In the U.S. city of Oregon, a quirky new trend has emerged where citizens are attaching googly eyes to statues and monuments, particularly on roundabouts. The hilarious sight of these statues sporting oversized eyes has quickly gone viral, becoming a fun and lighthearted attraction, especially for children.
However, the city council has now stepped in with a playful plea to stop the trend. In a social media post, the city acknowledged that while the googly eyes bring laughter and joy, removing them carefully—without damaging the statues—comes at a significant cost.
Some residents have responded with humor, suggesting that the eyes should be left alone to avoid the expense of removal. One Facebook user remarked that the eyes on the statues added charm to the city, while another shared that they and their daughter had a good laugh while passing by a statue with googly eyes, appreciating the humor in such a lively city.
Meanwhile, another resident expressed their fondness for the eyes on the deer statue, suggesting they be left as they are for all to enjoy. It seems that, despite the council’s request, the googly-eyed statues have certainly brought a smile to many faces in Oregon.