This man was preserved in the Pompeii disaster around 79 a. C. in an interesting way

    by SerafinZufferey

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    1. SerafinZufferey on

      This figure is one of the plaster casts discovered in Pompeii. On the internet, it is often humorously referred to as “the masturbating man of Pompeii.” However, this interpretation has no archaeological basis.

      When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, a massive pyroclastic surge swept through the ancient city. This surge consisted of extremely hot gas and volcanic ash with temperatures exceeding 300 degrees Celsius, which caused instant death to anyone in its path. The victims were overwhelmed within seconds, leaving them no chance to react or escape.

      The extreme heat triggered an immediate contraction of the muscles, resulting in tense and unnatural body positions. This physical reaction explains why some of the victims appear to be in peculiar poses. The position of this particular man’s hand is therefore the consequence of a natural reflex at the moment of death rather than any intentional or conscious act.

      [source](https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/pompeii-man-ruins/)

    2. He’s not preserved, that’s concrete poured into the void in the ash where the body was

    3. “There’s a massive eruption”
      “Thanks for the compliment. I mean it’s not really massive but I’m happy with it”

    4. ImagineWagons969 on

      My man was facing oblivion and decided to rub one out one last time in the face of eternity. Legend shit

    5. Most people assume he died from the volcano, but upon further inspection: he had a stroke.

    6. deadghostsdontdie on

      Everyone always talks about how he was jerkin it. But think logically.

      Man is sleeping nude on the floor, fire and brimstone swallows the town turning it all to glass.

      You bet your ass he tried to cover up.

    7. It’s instinct to cover your balls when faced with imminent danger /j (even though it is true kinda)

    8. Guy died agonizingly while his entire body got covered in molton hot ash and now 2000 years later gets laughed at online for looking like he was cranking his hog. What a trip.

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