Is encasing loved ones in acrylic resin the newest terrifying taxidermy alternative? Twitter: kellyportEncasing loved ones in acrylic resin appears to be the newest proposed taxidermy alternative, leaving Twitter users both terrified and amused. Taxidermy has long been used to preserve deceased animals, whether for study, display, or to keep a beloved pet close. But what about encasing lost loved ones in acrylic resin instead? Twitter user Kelly Port has suggested just this, sharing a haunting photo of a resin-encased dog displayed on a family\u2019s table. As an American visual effects artist, it is safe to assume Port hasn\u2019t actually been popping the deceased in resin. But this didn\u2019t stop Twitter from reacting accordingly. \u201cThis made me gag and laugh at the same time,\u201d one user replied. \u201cAfter they\u2019re dead or\u2026?\u201d another questioned, rightfully concerned. Port went on to further embellish the idea with a second resin encasing, this time featuring \u2018grandma\u2019. Despite the bizarreness of Port\u2019s taxidermy alternative, it seems the idea isn\u2019t too far-fetched. In fact, in 1903 Russian inventor Joseph Karwowski designed a solid glass \u201ccoffin\u201d for just this purpose. Addressing the United States Patent Office, Karwowski submitted an application complete with diagrams; showing the option to preserve either an entire body or just the deceased\u2019s head. Twitter account \u2018wtffiles\u2019 shared the patent, hilariously captioning the Tweet with \u201cHonestly, I just don\u2019t have that type of storage space in my house\u201d. Something tells us this \u201cFather\u2019s Day gift\u201d idea isn\u2019t about to hit off any time soon, despite Port\u2019s insistence that pets in acrylic resin are sure to make for a great present. Until society is ready for Port\u2019s ingenuity, we recommend a heartfelt letter or a nice watch instead. For all the latest entertainment news, be sure to check out our page here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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