Oregon City Urges Residents to Stop Adding Googly Eyes to Sculptures
TL;DR
In Bend, Oregon, googly eyes have been mysteriously appearing on public sculptures, delighting residents but causing concern for city officials due to potential damage from adhesives. While many locals enjoy the playful additions, the city has spent $1,500 on careful removal to protect the art. The incident has gained widespread attention, even featuring on a late-night talk show, and sparked debate over priorities in city spending.
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- Googly eyes on Oregon city sculptures cause officials to be on the lookout The Guardian US
- Googly Eyes Placed on Sculptures Follow Residents in this Oregon City The New York Times
- US city tells residents to stop sticking googly eyes on its statues Sky News
- In Bend, art is in the googly eye of the beholder Oregon Public Broadcasting
- Someone Keeps Putting Googly Eyes on Sculptures in Oregon. Here's Why the City Is Begging Them to Stop PEOPLE
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