Controversy Erupts Over Curvy Mermaid Statue.

Social media and TV hosts have mocked the controversy surrounding a curvy mermaid statue in southern Italy, with most critics taking issue with the mermaid having both a human backside and a fishtail. The statue was created by the Luigi Rosso Art School to honor Rita Levi-Montalcini, a late Italian senator and Nobel laureate. The controversy has sparked a debate about artistic expression and beauty standards.