Your Daily Dish

Feeding Outrageous to you Daily

Hide Advertisement
  • Animals
    • Farm
    • Pets
    • Zoo
    • Wildlife
  • Family
    • Grandparents
    • Kids
    • Parents
  • Health
    • Exercise
    • Food
    • Medical
  • Humor
  • Lifestyle
    • News
    • Science & Tech
    • Travel
  • Videos
Site logo
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Apple

‘Make America Gawk Again:’ Nude Statues Of Donald Trump Appear Overnight in 5 Major Cities

By Valerie Cools 2 min read
  • # anarchists
  • # Donald Trump
  • # Emperor
Advertisement - Continue reading below
Source: James Bereham/The Verge
Source: James Bereham/The Verge

Well, here’s one way to protest against Donald Trump.

On Wednesday afternoon, reports trickled in that nude statues in the likeness of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had appeared overnight in major cities. The phenomenon was soon found to be nationwide: statues have been spotted in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Cleveland, and Seattle.

Headlines so far have included words like “unflattering,” “disturbing,” “horrifying,” “nauseating,” and “can’t unsee.”

The statue in New York City’s Union Square has already been taken down.

Source: indeclineofficial/Instagram
Source: indeclineofficial/Instagram

According to the Washington Post, the statues were installed by the anarchist group INDECLINE. The group drew inspiration from the Hans Christian Andersen tale “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” in which a ruler surrounded by sycophants and self-serving people ends up parading naked through the streets.

“Like it or not, Trump is a larger-than-life figure in world culture at the moment,” an anonymous spokesman told the Post. “Looking back in history, that’s how those figures were memorialized and idolized in their time – with statues.”

But the statues are far from regal, and definitely not presidential, despite Trump’s solemn posture. Far from flattering, they represent Trump with a large, sagging belly, cellulite, and bluish veins running across his pasty skin. One part of his reproductive system is noticeably diminished, while another is conspicuously missing.

The project is tellingly named “The Emperor Has No Balls.”

People have been posing with the statues for pictures and selfies, and sharing them across media and social networks.

Source: John Bereham/TheVerge
Source: John Bereham/The Verge

The statues were created by a professional monster designer who goes by the name of “Ginger,” and has designed scary creatures for haunted houses and horror films.

Advertisement

“When [INDECLINE] approached me, it was all because of my monster-making abilities,” Ginger told the Post. “Trump is just yet another monster, so it was absolutely in my wheelhouse to be able to create these monstrosities.”

Ginger did extensive research to make sure the statues were a realistic likeness of Trump.

“If somebody were to look at my browser history, it would be a little disturbing,” he said. “Turns out there’s not too many Google results for ‘saggy old man butt.’”

(Warning: Explicit Content)

It took Ginger four months and 300 pounds of clay and silicone to complete the statues. Each statue weighs around 80 pounds. A video on INDECLINE’s website shows the statues’ creation process.

Source: Jason Goodrich/The Washington Post
Source: Jason Goodrich/The Washington Post

At the time of writing, Donald Trump had yet to comment on this unique art project. But given his hypersensitivity to any form of negative comments, his propensity to angrily and publicly lash out at his critics, and the fact that he has already taken offense at suggestions regarding his manhood, it’s a safe bet he won’t be pleased.

But hey, modern art isn’t for everyone.

Advertisement - Continue reading below

Motorist Actually Thanks New Jersey Trooper for Speeding Ticket
Lifestyle
Robin Milling 3 min read

Motorist Actually Thanks New Jersey Trooper for Speeding Ticket

Meet the 5-Year-Old and His K-9 Partner Who Are Spreading Kindness Around Town
Lifestyle
Margo Gothelf 2 min read

Meet the 5-Year-Old and His K-9 Partner Who Are Spreading Kindness Around Town

New Study Says Dark Chocolate and Red Wine Could Help You Look and Feel Younger
Health
Brian Delpozo 2 min read

New Study Says Dark Chocolate and Red Wine Could Help You Look and Feel Younger

After Paris Attacks, Hacker Group Vows War On ISIS, Disables 5,500 Twitter Accounts
News
Jason Owen 2 min read

After Paris Attacks, Hacker Group Vows War On ISIS, Disables 5,500 Twitter Accounts

IKEA Wants You to Grow Your Own Indoor Garden
Food
Margo Gothelf 1 min read

IKEA Wants You to Grow Your Own Indoor Garden

Japanese Artist Takes Balloon Animals to a Whole New Level
Trending
Mauricio Castillo 2 min read

Japanese Artist Takes Balloon Animals to a Whole New Level

‘Game of Thrones’ Author George R.R Martin ‘Procrastinates’ On Conan
Entertainment
Kenny Servera 1 min read

‘Game of Thrones’ Author George R.R Martin ‘Procrastinates’ On Conan

4-Year-Olds Failing the Mannequin Challenge Is the Best Thing on the Internet
Trending
YDD Contributor 1 min read

4-Year-Olds Failing the Mannequin Challenge Is the Best Thing on the Internet

Good Samaritan Teaches Homeless Man to Code, Who’s Now Launching His Own App
Finance
Lauren Boudreau 2 min read

Good Samaritan Teaches Homeless Man to Code, Who’s Now Launching His Own App

Families Scramble to Protect One Another During Rare Microburst at Beach
Lifestyle
Jason Owen 2 min read

Families Scramble to Protect One Another During Rare Microburst at Beach

The Brutal Legacy of Ota Benga Remembered 100 Years Later
News
Kenny Servera 3 min read

The Brutal Legacy of Ota Benga Remembered 100 Years Later

Teen Football Player to Receive Arthur Ashe Courage Award for Saving Girls From Gunfire
News
Lauren Boudreau 1 min read

Teen Football Player to Receive Arthur Ashe Courage Award for Saving Girls From Gunfire

Subscribe to our newsletter

* indicates required

sidebar

ADVERTISEMENT
Latest

Chocolate Slices Are Now a Thing
Lifestyle
Felissa Allard 1 min read

Chocolate Slices Are Now a Thing

Micheal Fassbender Shows Off Parkour Skills in First Trailer for ‘Assassin’s Creed’
Entertainment
Margo Gothelf 1 min read

Micheal Fassbender Shows Off Parkour Skills in First Trailer for ‘Assassin’s Creed’

Chefs at the Olympics Are Using the Extra Food to Feed Rio’s Poor
Food
Margo Gothelf 1 min read

Chefs at the Olympics Are Using the Extra Food to Feed Rio’s Poor

Subscribe to our newsletter

* indicates required
ADVERTISEMENT

sidebar-alt

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • For Advertisers