Every Town Needs One…
A giant smiling water tower that is.
This happy guy stands proudly looking over my hometown in Michigan. It’s probably the only real landmark type thing in the whole town. Well, besides the Dairy Queen. Our town has embraced the smiley tower and uses him as a sort of mascot for events. There’s even a “Best Smile” competition held annually. The gay restaurant owner wins every year. Gay people always have nice smiles. There’s really no hope for anyone else. Unless he suffers a facial injury or two. And I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. Not even restaurant owners. Hehe.
I just did a Google search and found quite a few towns that have these cleverly painted water towers. Guess we’re not that special after all. But it’s a lovely thing to see while driving around our little town. I’m hoping that the water tower will be flashing his smile for years to come. And then somday, I can say to my annoyed teenage kids, “You know-that tower has looked exactly the same since I was a kid.” And then they will roll their eyes and crank up the volume on their IPods to tune me out.
Trivia: My Mom works ten feet away from the smiley tower. Well, maybe not ten feet, but pretty darn close.
Last time I was home she said, “You should get a few pictures of the Smiley Tower for your blog.” Great idea Mom! Now go get your own damn blog!!!
Smiley!
Peering over the trees…there’s a slight creepiness to Mr. Smiley.
Smiley Tower
Bright and Shiny!
I hope that you are having/had/going to have a great day. And make sure you smile-even if you aren’t gay.
J
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