A Plastic Mayor Stands Watch in Hollywood, Florida

On a stroll along Hollywood Boulevard, a small walkway tucked between an apartment complex and an optometrist's shop holds an unexpected landmark: a statue of Joseph W. Young, the city's first mayor. But unlike typical bronze or marble memorials, this one appears to be molded from plastic, with shoes that look spray-painted on and a stance that leans back as if battered by strong winds. It's a quirky, weathered piece that might easily blend into the boulevard's bustle, but stopping to look reveals its odd charm.

Have you ever spotted a monument or statue that looked hilariously off or homemade?

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