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Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Bend
https://www.wtol.com/article/features/googly-eyes-bend-oregon/283-f5851dcf-0577-4416-9a79-3b95fa7b6c64Mysterious googly eyes go viral after appearing on public art in Bend
The city has so far spent $1,500 on removing googly eyes from seven of the eight sculptures impacted, but some residents say they provide a fun, welcome boost.
Author: Associated Press
Published: 9:15 PM EST December 13, 2024
Updated: 8:02 AM EST December 14, 2024
BEND, Ore. — Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the central Oregon city of Bend, delighting many residents and sparking a viral sensation covered widely by news outlets and featured on a popular late-night talk show.
On social media, the city shared photos of googly eyes on installations in the middle of roundabouts that make up its so-called “Roundabout Art Route.” One photo shows googly eyes placed on a sculpture of two deer, while another shows them attached to a sphere. It's not yet known who has been putting them on the sculptures.
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This is funny!! 
Isn't it disrespectful to THAT artist to remove them? 
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