# 800 lb Enema Monuments Odd Russian Cleansing Sculpture By thischick | Published 2008-08-15 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/russias-800lb-backdoor-monument References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/2156873/Public-#####-number-one.html) The Caucasus mountains region in Russia is home to dozens of [health spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-1) catering to those who seek to detoxify the mind, the body and the soul. Naturally, the Mashuk-Akva Term spa is very fond of the enema for obvious health reasons, but perhaps they are a little too fond? [Russian sculptor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-birk) Svetlana Avakina was commissioned to build a monument paying homage to the backdoor cleansing practice and the result is a Boticelli inspired [800lb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-heaviest-billboard) enema bulb resting on cherubs at a cost of around $30,000 US dollars. Mind-boggling isn't it? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Health Spa Tourism:** The trend of health spas catering to detoxification and relaxation experiences. - **Artistic Monuments:** The trend of creating unique and unconventional sculptures as a form of artistic expression and representation. - **Holistic Wellness:** The trend of seeking overall well-being and balance in mind, body, and soul through various practices and therapies. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The industry of providing accommodations, services, and experiences for travelers seeking health spa tourism. - **Art and Design:** The industry involving the creation and exhibition of unique sculptures and artistic representations. - **Health and Wellness:** The industry focused on providing holistic wellness products, services, and experiences to promote overall well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Brutalist Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-02.md) - [Sophisticated High-Design Bath Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soaking-tub.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Contemporary Public Bathhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round-about-baths.md) - [Virant Monumental Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-wolfs-group-exhibition.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md)