The world’s oldest profession is finally about to get the recognition it deserves. The city of Amsterdam approved a bronze statue dedicated to the world’s sex workers. The figure depicts a “self-assured woman, her hands on her hips, looking sideways towards the sky, and standing on a doorstep.” Officials have not yet determined where the monument will be placed.
The statue is rather good news because I finally have an excuse to tell people if I ever did visit Amsterdam’s red light district: “I wanted to see the local arts.” To which I’d probably have to add: “Who knew I’d need to buy prescription ointment for that?”