When Steven Paul Owens died at 59 in September 2021, his family wanted a headstone that reflected his playful sense of humor, but their tribute sparked controversy in Iowa. At first glance, the inscription looks like a heartfelt message, but reading the first letter of each of its seven lines vertically reveals a hidden two-word profanity that his children deliberately included as an inside joke. While the family saw it as a loving way to remember their father, cemetery officials considered the message inappropriate and raised concerns about allowing it in a shared burial ground. Despite the dispute attracting national attention in 2022, the family later confirmed that the headstone remained in place, and its unusual hidden message continues to fascinate people online…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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