Shoe Really Wouldn't Believe It!
4:21pm UK, Thursday January 29, 2009
A statue of the shoe hurled at former US President George W Bush has been unveiled in Iraq.
A copper and fibreglass shoe pays homage to journalist Muntadhar al Zeidi
Mr Bush had to duck during a press conference in Baghdad when journalist Muntadhar al Zeidi threw his size nines in anger.
Footage of the incident spread around the world, prompting rallies in the Arab world and political satire in the US and UK.
See The Shoe Statue In Iraq
Now, a giant fibreglass and copper statue of the shoe has been unveiled in Tikrit - the hometown of former dictator Saddam Hussein.
Artist Laith al Amari said his work was in honour of the pride of the Iraqi people.
It is inscribed with a poem which pays tribute to the missile-throwing journalist.
Al Zeidi himself is still awaiting trial for "assault" against a foreign leader.
He reportedly intends to apply for political asylum in Switzerland, after claiming he was beaten up in custody.
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