Sadly, Paris’ reputation for libertine attitudes took a blow yesterday when its giant green butt plug was destroyed.

The butt plug was a “24-foot inflatable piece was created by artist Paul McCarthy and installed in the Place Vendôme in Paris, an area popular for its 18th century architecture”, writes Inquisitr. McCarthy, a contemporary artist from Los Angeles, claimed that the giant inflatable butt plug was actually a Christmas tree, however, few believed that and many Parisians objected to its location in the Place Vendôme. McCarthy has created other controversial pieces in the past including a Christmas elf holding a tree shaped like a butt plug. Yesterday, Vandals apparently took down the ropes supporting the butt plug and deflated it during a momentary absence of the security guard. McCarthy has decided to find a new a new place for the piece.

In the end, I liked the piece. If the Parisians don’t know where to stick it, maybe they should try my butt.