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Geodude 10-09-10 08:59 AM

Re: No one likes a big head
 
I would have to see it in person to comment but it does look a bit bland in photo. Give it a few weeks and it will probably get graffitied.

timwilky 10-09-10 09:27 AM

Re: No one likes a big head
 
I have to say that I never understood why public "works of art" are commissioned. Who decides that tax/ratepayers money should be spent without purpose. Surely every expenditure should either be on service provision or have a ROI.

That aside, at least Wigan knew what to do with a former colliery site. turn it into a racetrack. Typical of St Helens, simply dreaming (get it) instead of doing.

simesb 10-09-10 09:30 AM

Re: No one likes a big head
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by timwilky (Post 2366113)
I have to say that I never understood why public "works of art" are commissioned. Who decides that tax/ratepayers money should be spent without purpose. Surely every expenditure should either be on service provision or have a ROI.

It is always going to be subjective, but in principle I think it is a 'good thing.' They improve the environment, get people talking, some people visit so may do something for the local economy.

hardhat_harry 10-09-10 09:46 AM

Re: No one likes a big head
 
Been there a few times and I like it. It would be better if they removed the trees so you could see the whole head instead of just the top from the M62

Amanda M 10-09-10 11:55 AM

Re: No one likes a big head
 
Yes, yes it does look like a bell end when you're going past on the motorway. Do you think it was intentional? Funny as owt :cool:

Steve_God 10-09-10 12:26 PM

Re: No one likes a big head
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Neeja (Post 2365510)
It also looks like a giant penis as you're driving past on the M62.

So THAT'S what it is... I've been wondering about that for AGES! :p

Paul the 6th 10-09-10 12:34 PM

Re: No one likes a big head
 
are they really trying to claim that they wanted it built like that?

Someone has supplied the wrong dimensions I reckon.. Should be 1:1 heigh to width but it's come out at 3:1 or more!

sv4me 10-09-10 12:56 PM

Re: No one likes a big head
 
My heads longer than it is wide

If it wasn't i'd be laying off the pies ;)

Paul the 6th 10-09-10 01:00 PM

Re: No one likes a big head
 
1:1 design dimensions & scale you muppet ;)

sv4me 10-09-10 01:17 PM

Re: No one likes a big head
 
Quote:

The head is approximately 50 times life size
Whose head were talking about who knows :p

No getting away from the fact it looks like a giant bell end from the mway though


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