Template:Did you know nominations/Bazon Brock

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The result was: promoted by PFHLai (talk) 04:44, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

Bazon Brock

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... that the German artist Bazon Brock created in 1968 a warning sign, like for high voltage, saying "der Tod muss abgeschafft werden" ("death must be abolished") (pictured)?

Reviewed: Pavel Sheremet
Comment: There is also a picture of the artist, but I think to see the thing is helpful.

Created/expanded by Dr. Blofeld (talk), Gerda Arendt (talk). Nominated by Gerda Arendt (talk) at 16:09, 7 February 2012 (UTC)

Article is long enough, new enough, and within policy. The hook is appropriately referenced but does not read too smoothly. Here is an alternative:

ALT1 ... that in 1968, the German artist Bazon Brock created a sign (pictured) in the style of a high voltage warning saying "der Tod muß abgeschafft werden" ("death must be abolished")? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:51, 11 February 2012 (UTC)

Excellent, thank you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:39, 11 February 2012 (UTC)