The American? ANYONE?!

[cannon_fodder]

At 4 or 5 stories it isn't a draw.  It's just a really big statue.  At 20 stories it is THE BIGGEST statue and therefor a draw and financially possible.

Or so the thinking goes . . .

[PonderInc]

Well, I guess there are people who will drive out of their way to see the World's Largest Ball of Twine.

But it's still just a ball of twine.

[Conan71]

Well, I guess there are people who will drive out of their way to see the World's Largest Ball of Twine.

But it's still just a ball of twine.

Yeah, but it IS the largest...

[PonderInc]

Since this guy's going to be taller than the Statue of Liberty, and situated on a hill, AND virtually naked, we should at least finally learn the answer to a question that has puzzled us for minutes:

What DO Native Americans wear under their loincloths?

Given the viewing angle we will have of this enormous fellow high on a hilltop, it's going to put a lot of focus on his crotch and armpits.  I hope he has the goods to deliver.

If the sculpture is anatomically correct, this WILL put us on the map.  (And they say size doesn't matter.)

If he's not anatomically correct, we will be the city with the largest collection of enormous enuchs in America.  I guess that could put us on the map, too. 

Giant Ken doll, anyone?

How 'bout a giant GI Joe?

Even without the package, I think a giant GI Joe could take this dude and his falcon anyday.  (What with the kung-fo grip, and all...)  The giant Ken doll would enjoy the fight, too....

[sgrizzle]

Well, I guess there are people who will drive out of their way to see the World's Largest Ball of Twine.

But it's still just a ball of twine.

And people will drive to Tulsa to see the World's largest racial stereotype.

[PonderInc]

Perhaps it should be a 20-story sculpture of a really fat guy sitting in front of a slot machine smoking a cigarette. 

Now THAT would be art for our times!

[OSU]

^Maybe a guy sitting at a desk striking the names of slave descendants off the official rolls?

[OpenYourEyesTulsa]

I don't see a downside to this project if it ever happens.  I think Oklahoma should focus on its Native American history for tourism.  That makes Oklahoma unique.

[TheArtist]

From what I could tell from the new renderings, it appears some minor changes have been made to the sculpture. Some improving, some perhaps not. The musculature and anatomy look to be more refined, and though I couldn't see the feet in the pic, the legs look to be positioned a bit differently,,, hopefully getting his one heel of that rock and out of that akward position. The one possible negative is that his left hand is in a position that, um, could be made fun of.  Looks as though he is about to make a rather rude gesture.    If its done well and he does continue to make improving adjustments, I think it can be a fine new sculpture and attraction. 

[OSU]

I for one also think it's awesome that there is a possibility clouds can form in his chest, just sounds cool.

[Stone]

I guess we could call him Clouds in his chest.

[PonderInc]

Tourists could wear little rain slickers, like those riding on the Maid of the Mist....

[DowntownNow]

I wonder is Bob Workman is still involved with this project...anyone know?  This is the man, I've been told, is  responsible for the sudden collapse of BSW Architects, the failed Box Master Builders and putting hundreds out of work with no explaination, remorse or final pay.  He apparently also wanted investors to come together to promote Tulsa for the upcoming Olympics...I luv Tulsa but...FAT CHANCE!

If he's still on board, my money is staying in my pocket on this one.

And for the record, if its only going to be 4-5 stories tall...hang it from the side of the Cityplex Towers like its climbing it and we'll get some real tourism going!  Or better yet, on top of the Bank of Kaiser like a mad King Kong

[sgrizzle]

If he's still on board, my money is staying in my pocket on this one.

Really? So THAT is the only reason you wouldn't give money to this?

[OpenYourEyesTulsa]

I wonder is Bob Workman is still involved with this project...anyone know?  This is the man, I've been told, is  responsible for the sudden collapse of BSW Architects, the failed Box Master Builders and putting hundreds out of work with no explaination, remorse or final pay.  He apparently also wanted investors to come together to promote Tulsa for the upcoming Olympics...I luv Tulsa but...FAT CHANCE!

If he's still on board, my money is staying in my pocket on this one.

And for the record, if its only going to be 4-5 stories tall...hang it from the side of the Cityplex Towers like its climbing it and we'll get some real tourism going!  Or better yet, on top of the Bank of Kaiser like a mad King Kong

Haha.  I like the mad King Kong idea...