We all get to enjoy some of the most beautiful sculptures in the world. From the Great Sphinx of Giza to the Pieta to the Venus de Milo, these sculptures have stood for hundreds or thousands of years for more reasons than one. For instance, they’re made of stone so they can withstand anything! We just can’t get enough of them.
Of course, just because they’re beautiful doesn’t mean we’re not going to goof around with them. Who can resist the opportunity to pose with a statue, especially if they can find a clever way of inserting themselves into the work of art?
As for what the artists would think, there’s no way we’ll ever know. With any luck, if Michelangelo saw the number of tourists who have pinched David’s backside, he’d get a chuckle out of it.
And of course, goofing around with statues doesn’t mean we’re not appreciating them. You could even make an argument that by interacting with them, we’re lending new life to art.
If you don’t want to get so deep, there’s a simpler reason — it’s pretty funny. Here are 75 people whose statue game is on point.
This sweet little guy saw the bunnies trying to get their friend up, so he ran over to lend a hand. Or maybe he’s trying to steal it. But still, so sweet, right?
Kids these days have no respect for their elders! They’re out in public without any clothes on, beating up innocent passersby. What’s going to happen to the next generation?
Sometimes, statues predict trends years ahead of their time. Clearly, this handsome fellow was looking to the future and decided to perfect his Single Ladies routine long before the age of Beyoncé.
They say you should never leave your luggage unattended and this guy is living proof. He’s taking advantage of a hug to run off with the poor man’s suitcase!
Just look at this shameless woman, getting in between a father and his child. She’ll be shipping her off to boarding school in Switzerland before you know it.
Custody battles are difficult, but who knew they could be made into such compelling pieces of art? To be fair, Mom looks like she’s got a couple of feet on Dad, so maybe she’ll win.
This bear sculpture offered a perfect opportunity to stage a dramatic tableau. Doesn’t he look like he could be in a Shakespeare play — maybe like The Winter’s Tale’s Exit, pursued by a bear”?
Mark Twain died long before the invention of the cell phone, but we like to think if he’d known about them, he would have been game for a selfie. Maybe with a cigar in one hand and a kitten in the other.
Some statues get a little too handsy with passersby, especially the ladies, if you know what we mean. Whoever made this sculpture had to see the opportunity to stage this, right?
Babies are completely open, full of affection that isn’t spoiled by societal expectations. This sweet little girl saw a boy her age and planted a kiss on him.
Finding your way around a museum can be tough, especially if you’re a statue who’s never moved from one place. Maybe you should go try the neighboring exhibit.
This classy lady is probably supposed to be admiring the beautiful view, but it does look a bit like she’s throwing a tantrum. One tourist saw his chance and grabbed it.
It’s so embarrassing when your parents take you away from your friends. It’s usually best to go quietly so you can maintain some dignity, as opposed to getting dragged away by your ankle.
Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds came out in 1963 and terrified multiple generations. Who doesn’t look at a giant pigeon statue and wonder if it doesn’t have murder on its mind?
Some people will do anything to cut in line! Just look at this cute but sneaky little fellow in China who decided to pull a fast one on us by stepping in front of the other kids.
This cute statue of a mother swinging her child around is pretty sweet, but it’s also an easy target for tourists who all come up with their own unique way of playing around with it.
Many parents are divided on the subject of physical punishment, with many families now opting not to spank their kids. Can we all at least agree that a hammer is excessive?
Plenty of people are known for exaggerating their physical prowess but this guy has photographic proof. He can really take out two bowler-hat-wearing businessmen with one ninja kick.
Some people get really desperate after hearing “There’s plenty of fish in the sea” one too many times. Hopefully, most of us aren’t quite THIS desperate.
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Sculptures like these just make it all too easy. You get the feeling the museum sets them up so that hundreds of tourists can take the exact same picture.
Most people don’t exactly see clowns in a positive light. After the weird clown attacks of 2016 and a re-adaptation of Stephen King’s “It,” we’re more likely to see Ronald McDonald as throwing a punch than giving a friendly wave.
While some sculptors probably see the potential for their statues to be messed with, the one who made this cowboy probably didn’t foresee this. At least, we hope not.
Whenever there’s a statue of a famous athlete, especially one with sports equipment, you can be sure that passersby will find a way to stage a scene just like this one.
Is this the mountain trail version of stowing away on a boxcar? You’d think that guy would notice all the extra weight, but clearly, his life of forging a path as a pioneer has made him strong.
There’s hitting a man when he’s down, and then there’s kicking a guy into a river when he’s clearly already about to jump. Some people have no manners!
Does this creature represent the slog of the college years or the crushing weight of student loan debt? Either one would suit, so we’ll let you decide.
What kind of friend lets you pour beer into your mouth just so you can keep doing your morning sun salutation? A friend who’s okay with day-drinking, obviously.
Anybody with a breastfed baby knows they get a little enthusiastic around breasts, or “snack machines” as they call them. Kids also have no boundaries. Can someone get him a bottle, please?
Darth Vader loved using the Force for chokeholds, but he didn’t get much of an opportunity after leaving the Empire for an office job. But when the chance arose, he always enjoyed it.
We’re not sure what’s going on in the original statue, but by golly, did these guys nail it. I wouldn’t be able to spot the difference if I didn’t know that eagles don’t wear parkas!
Whenever you see a busty, human-sized squirrel, you need to stop for a chat. But doesn’t this lady look friendly? She looks like she wants to buy you a drink.
This lady was clearly made before cell phones were invented. But you’re lying if you say your grandma doesn’t strike this exact expression every time she tries to operate her phone.
The world probably thinks this is how Americans get up in the morning: riding to work on their eagles with a bottle of alcohol in each hand. Joke’s on you, we can’t drink while driving!
Every generation has despaired of its children, saying they’re lazy and have bad manners. But now we have proof that children these days are bullying adults — like this little hooligan right here.
It’s great to let kids play together! The older ones teach the younger ones, and eventually can even be temporary babysitters. Of course, you might want to make sure they’re real, first.
Smoking may not be good for you, but smokers always have one another’s backs. Whoever needs a light can count on getting one, even if they’re a statue!
The hilarious thing about this one is the discoloration on the statue’s backside. You can tell that this man gets manhandled by many tourists on a daily basis.
It’s not often that you run into your doppelganger in statue form! If I was this lady, I would pretend it was a statue in my honor. I’d tell everyone, too.
Laugh if you want, but anyone who sees a Halloween decoration like this and doesn’t jump on the opportunity is wasting their time. Come on, get in the spirit of the holiday!
Even avid chess players won’t turn down an occasional pointer from a fellow enthusiast. Although this guy looks like he’s not willing to give her the time of day!
There’s nothing like spending time with your grandparents. You can hear their stories and share your hopes and dreams …and do whatever the heck these two are doing.
They say when given the chance, humans will bond with anything, even inanimate objects. This sweet little girl is proving them right by joining in on the reading session.
If you ever have the opportunity to arm-wrestle a monk, don’t let it go to waste. If you beat them, it’ll be a story to tell at parties for the rest of time.
I don’t remember learning this in etiquette class, but my gut tells me if someone is burning at the stake, it’s not good manners to use their fire to warm your hands.
They say that Red Bull gives you wings. Clearly, this guy has been drinking a lot of it or he’s an actual angel. Or maybe, he’s just, you know, standing in front of a statue.
Some people will steal anything, including an abandoned suitcase full of clothes! Or at least, they would steal it if it wasn’t attached to the ground.
This fancy lady is enjoying her lovely face in the mirror, maybe repeating the “Mirror, mirror” line. She might not be pleased to realize someone else is trying to get a peek, too.
This girl is posing among a group of otter statues, and she’s doing such a good job, we frankly can’t tell who is who. Okay, maybe she’s not THAT good.
They say we find love in the oddest places. Just think, the next time you go for a walk in the woods, you could meet your soulmate just like this lady did.
I wonder what Marilyn Monroe would think of this gigantic statue of herself in her legendary white dress, showing off her underwear to everyone walking below? I don’t think I’d be very pleased.
If you had to look at this for a few moments to figure out who’s the statue and who’s the real person, you’re not alone. Talk about some seriously amazing work!
When you spend long work hours in the sewer every day, there’s nothing like a hot meal and a pretty lady to eat it with. But take a shower first, Dave, seriously.
75 times people took posing with sculptures to another level
Cedric Jackson
08.20.19
We all get to enjoy some of the most beautiful sculptures in the world. From the Great Sphinx of Giza to the Pieta to the Venus de Milo, these sculptures have stood for hundreds or thousands of years for more reasons than one. For instance, they’re made of stone so they can withstand anything! We just can’t get enough of them.
Of course, just because they’re beautiful doesn’t mean we’re not going to goof around with them. Who can resist the opportunity to pose with a statue, especially if they can find a clever way of inserting themselves into the work of art?
As for what the artists would think, there’s no way we’ll ever know. With any luck, if Michelangelo saw the number of tourists who have pinched David’s backside, he’d get a chuckle out of it.
And of course, goofing around with statues doesn’t mean we’re not appreciating them. You could even make an argument that by interacting with them, we’re lending new life to art.
If you don’t want to get so deep, there’s a simpler reason — it’s pretty funny. Here are 75 people whose statue game is on point.
