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Friday, March 02, 2018

'Racially insensitive' gorilla statue removed from Texas park

A beloved gorilla statue in a Texas park has been removed by officials after some complained that it was 'racially insensitive'.

The caged statue had been a center piece at the park in Corsicana, south of Dallas, for two decades before it was taken away on Monday.

Corsicana Mayor Don Denbow had the 500-pound gorilla removed after receiving about 45 complaints.

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18 comments:

Anonymous said...

It does bear a striking resemblance.

Anonymous said...

if it walks like a duck... 🦍

Anonymous said...

Hey 10:08 , your right on target

Anonymous said...

For it to be offensive, those offended must believe the similarity as well. The case has been rested.

Anonymous said...

If the shoe fits wear it.

Anonymous said...

Exactly right 7:24.

Anonymous said...

What's next? Removing gorillas and monkeys from zoos?

Anonymous said...

Lets see....been there for two decades and only 45 complaints...hhmmm....I bet most of those complaints have come in the last year or so. Anyone else see the connection???

Anonymous said...

Why don't we just remove everything from our parks for I am sure someone somewhere is even offended by the shape of a water fountain!

Anonymous said...

Left wing snowflakes are always responsible for these incidents but what is actually offensive a gorilla or liberal snowflakes deciding it reminds them of black people ?

Anonymous said...

Wow I never thought about it but yeah actually I see it. sucks now I can't unsee it. Thank you to the mayor and his staff for opening my eyes to the stunning resemblance. #gorilla#awakening

Anonymous said...

Was anyone picketing the Planet Of The Apes movies when they were at the theaters in this town?

Anonymous said...

Stop monkekying AROUND

Anonymous said...

So they admit that it bears a resemblance.

Anonymous said...

10:23 those movies were imitating real life in the ghetto.

Anonymous said...

Can’t argue with the science of evolution.

Anonymous said...

Please bring this for exhibit at Jakes folk fest.Maybe council member Jackson can strike a pose with it before she has to get in a cage.

Anonymous said...

that looks just like a guy who "works" at rec and parks