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Lucille Ball fans want ‘frightening’ statue in star’s hometown removed
yahoo ^ | april 2, 2015 | Michael walsh

Posted on 04/03/2015 3:56:41 PM PDT by lowbridge

Lucille Ball’s hometown, just outside Jamestown in western New York, erected a life-size statue to honor the beloved actress — but now it has some explaining to do.

Many take issue with the sculptor’s unflattering depiction of the “I Love Lucy” star.

A self-described “big fan of Lucy’s” from Jamestown thinks the statue needs to be replaced with one befitting the comedy legend.

“Lucille Ball was not only an amazing comedienne, but she was a stunning beauty. Her sense of humor only made her more beautiful,” he said in an interview with Yahoo News. “This statue looks nothing like the beautiful Lucy we all know. If for no other reason than that... the statue should go.”

The Jamestown man, who wishes to remain anonymous, started a Facebook page titled We Love Lucy! Get Rid of this Statue.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Miscellaneous; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: desiarnaz; hollywood; ilovelucy; lucilleball; statue
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1 posted on 04/03/2015 3:56:41 PM PDT by lowbridge
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To: lowbridge

Yikes! The statue looks more like Hitlery!


2 posted on 04/03/2015 3:59:04 PM PDT by broken_arrow1 (I regret that I have but one life to give for my country - Nathan Hale "Patriot")
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To: lowbridge
Every town needs one of these.


3 posted on 04/03/2015 4:02:10 PM PDT by cripplecreek ("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
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To: lowbridge

Yikes! The statue looks more like Hitlery!


4 posted on 04/03/2015 4:02:35 PM PDT by broken_arrow1 (I regret that I have but one life to give for my country - Nathan Hale "Patriot")
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To: lowbridge

The statue is hideous! Look at Lucy in one of her early films. A stunner!


5 posted on 04/03/2015 4:04:03 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: lowbridge

That doesn't even look like her.

6 posted on 04/03/2015 4:05:42 PM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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To: lowbridge

Hideous clown statue. She looked nothing like that. Even her chest: the statue looks like she’s sagging with no bra. On the show, Lucy had those 1950s bras that came to perfect points.


7 posted on 04/03/2015 4:05:49 PM PDT by Yaelle
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8 posted on 04/03/2015 4:06:04 PM PDT by windcliff
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To: lowbridge
Horrible!
9 posted on 04/03/2015 4:07:40 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Obama;A Low Grade Intellect With Even Lower Morals)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Flattering statues don’t show teeth or open mouths.


10 posted on 04/03/2015 4:08:10 PM PDT by Baynative (You can judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Is that it? Makes her look like a drunken street person with a flask of whiskey.


11 posted on 04/03/2015 4:09:04 PM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: lowbridge
“Lucille Ball was not only an amazing comedienne, but she was a stunning beauty."

That's true. You didn't tend to notice her beauty because of her zany, comedic persona, but if you look at her early "cheesecake" photos, she was very attractive and had great legs.
12 posted on 04/03/2015 4:11:30 PM PDT by Steve_Seattle
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

I too saw her in one of her early B&W films and was surprised just how beautiful she was.

I have also read that she was once a real hard core Commie.


13 posted on 04/03/2015 4:11:45 PM PDT by yarddog (Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded.)
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To: lowbridge

The “artist” was a blind, drunk, deranged psychopath. Tis positively ghastly.


14 posted on 04/03/2015 4:12:08 PM PDT by lordpumblechook
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To: lowbridge

Dang, that looks more like Joe DiMaggio than Lucille Ball.


15 posted on 04/03/2015 4:12:17 PM PDT by greene66
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To: Steve_Seattle

That is a bottle of “Veda Vita Vegeman” in her hand. The episode was “Lucy Makes a Commercial.” You should watch it. You will laugh your a** off.


16 posted on 04/03/2015 4:12:49 PM PDT by forgotten man
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To: windcliff

It’s absolutely hideous. The mayor probably got some sort of kickback. Follow the money... always.


17 posted on 04/03/2015 4:14:02 PM PDT by SpaceBar
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To: windcliff

I recall the skit the statue references but the statue doesn’t look at all like her.


18 posted on 04/03/2015 4:14:37 PM PDT by JimSEA
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To: afraidfortherepublic
That doesn't even look like her.

Doesn't resemble Lucy in the least...They should take it down and burn it...

19 posted on 04/03/2015 4:15:00 PM PDT by Iscool
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To: yarddog

I read that it was her grandfather who was a Commie. Lucy registered as one to please him.


20 posted on 04/03/2015 4:16:38 PM PDT by Andy'smom (How many more acts of love can we take?)
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