Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Look up on Asylum Street


This is a perplexing pose.  Is he showing how to apply deodorant?  Or doing the chicken dance?  I look forward to reading your interpretations.

Some repair of the pediment is needed.  Soon.

20 comments:

Kate said...

Looks like he's fractured his elbow (ouch) or needs rotator cuff surgery (double ouch!).

Sharon said...

Looks like he has an itch he can't quite reach. Wonderful facade!

SRQ said...

He could be stretching in preparation for doing the chicken dance. You're right....peculiar pose. Nice eye spotting him.

Malyss said...

There's a little beast on his back, and he can't either reach it neither scratch the itch!

Unknown said...

He's supporting the arm that's holding up that pillar of the cornice!

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

Whatever he's doing there's two other guys, one on each side, who have the same idea. Curioser and curioser.

Halcyon said...

I think he's holding up his arm with his other arm. Wall-holding is tiring work! ;)

Randy said...

He was showing off for some woman.

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...

architecturally beautiful and significant.

Sylvia K said...

I think he's warning everyone not to get too close -- he is in serious need of a shower! I love thoughtful statues/sculptures!! It's really named Asylum Street??? Lots of crazies in the area, huh? Hope your week is going well, Jack, you've started my day with a giggle that's for sure!

Sylvia

Karl said...

I'm with Cathy Hudspeth.
Beautiful architecture.

Virginia said...

It's what my seven year old grandson does under his arm to make that sound that puts little boys in hysterics.
V

RedPat said...

Some kind of weird line dance!

EG CameraGirl said...

Hahaha! I haven't a clue!

Regina K said...

First I thought an itch, then a stretch and after reading the comments, I think holding his tired arm since 1871. Excellent details on this building.

Lowell said...

What's a pediment? I've heard of impediments. In fact, I have some of those when it comes to my golf swing.

I think this guy is just kinda "fey." I mean, really, long hair and that silly smile!

Tash said...

Funny, funny! He's definitely got a heavy load. Well spotted.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Yup I'm going with Cathy also Jack, if they've been holding up that top bit since 1871, their arms are going to need a little extra support!! Lovely ornate building, nicely shown detail.

Unknown said...

Still smiling at your commentary! :-) Fantastic details.

jennyfreckles said...

I'm more worried about where his legs are than what his arms are doing... maybe the legs stick out the other side