A museum exhibit featuring several American flags that had been deep-fried has been removed. The museum's executive director took down the exhibit less than 18 hours after it went up.

The art was titled "The Fat Is in the Fire," and according to art student William Gentry was a commentary on obesity in America. It was on display at Customs House Museum.

But Customs Executive Director Ned Crouch said most of the museum's members wouldn't appreciate the art. He also called the timing of the display capable of causing "incendiary reactions."

The exhibit featured three flags with phrases written on them such as "Poor people are obese because they eat poorly." More than 40 smaller flags were fried in peanut oil, egg batter, flour and black pepper.