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Is The Statue At McGolrick Park Pooping, Or Just Sitting Awkwardly?
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Ben Yakas
Published Sep 17, 2011
Modified Sep 18, 2011
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Modified Sep 18, 2011
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Have you ever taken a close look at the statue in McGolrick Park in Greenpoint? No, have you really looked at the tribute to Swedish-American engineer and inventor John Ericsson? Because photographer Katie Sokoler did, and she noticed something rather strange about it: "I guess the sculptor wanted John Ericsson to be remembered for designing the Monitor ship...and for not being able to control his bowels." While we're pretty sure that's his foot awkwardly resting under his buttocks, it is certainly a very poopy-looking foot. Click through to take a closer look at the statue and decide for yourself.
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