The statue of the "Bronze Fonz" was unveiled Tuesday. Here's a link to a short jsonline article.
I don't care what anyone else thinks; I think it's art. Why? Because when I look at it, it inspires feelings in me.
Laughter: Because it's a Bronze Fonz for goodness sakes!
Nostalgia: Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley were some of my favorite T.V. shows growing up. I think the shows were on Tuesday nights at 7 and 7:30 respectively. Much better than the rather short-lived spin-off Joanie and Chachi (But then again what pre-teen/teenage girl didn't have a crush on Scott Baio?!) Funnier than Mork and Mindy, IMO.
Melancholy: Oh, for the days when my only concern was getting my homework done, so I could watch T.V. before I went to bed.
So, some may look down their noses at it, seeing it as just a cheesy statue, but it makes me smile, it makes me think, it makes me feel happy, it makes me feel wistful. I'd say that's art. (As a bonus, I don't have to contemplate what my "perception" of the piece is.)
Christmas card photo op? Hmm...
