Posted on 12/13/2024 9:37:41 AM PST by Red Badger
Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Officials in Bend, Ore., are asking residents to stop attaching googly eyes to the city's sculptures, despite support for the whimsical practice from some locals.
The city's official account said on Instagram that the oversized plastic eyes attached to eight public art installations by unknown pranksters could end up costing Bend a lot of money.
"While the googly eyes placed on the various art pieces around town might give you a chuckle, it costs money to remove them with care to not damage the art," the post said. "While we don't condone the wreaths, leis and Santa hats, let's stay away from adhesives, graffiti and all things that can damage the art."
The post garnered dozens of comments from residents, including many from locals who said the googly eyes are a harmless addition to the sculptures.
City spokesperson René Mitchell said the adhesives that keep the eyes in place can damage the coating of the metal.
"Corten steel can lose rust patches from adhesives, needing chemical treatment to rust evenly," Mitchell told OregonLive. "Stainless steel requires strong solvents to remove adhesive residue."
Mitchell said the city already spent more than $1,500 removing googly eyes from sculptures.
"While the addition of the googly eyes may be amusing and make people laugh, they ultimately cause unintended damage," Mitchell said.
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“No.”
I bout froze to death one night in July camping in Bend Oregon
Years ago we were considering moving to Bend, OR. Then we went there and found it was jammed full of leftist...And their winters suck.
But, it does have 32 breweries inside the city limits.
Those are funny!
I think they’re cute.
Right, no adhesives, drill tap and screw them on.
That’s cute, too.
The penultimate redeeming characteristic of any city.
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Back in the day it was all cowboys and loggers, fun times.
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