May 6, 2008
Here Comes the New Spindle, Same As the Old Spindle
Hold off on the mourning, all ye Spindle fans who continue to lament the loss of their beloved public art and pigeon poop collector. Could the citizenry of Berwyn get a new Spindle back in the parking lot instead of a Walgreens? Or, what the hell - how about on top of the Walgreens? The Tribune reports that the ownership of the mall is "open to spending an estimated $300,000 to create a new Spindle."
This raises the question: For the love of God, couldn't you just clean the thing and save $300K? If this goes back up, original artist Dustin Shuler (who apparently only works in the vehicle medium), is going to be the one who's laughing all the way to the bank: He still owns the copyright on the Spindle.
The top two cars - a VW Beetle and an old BMW (pictured) - were saved for posterity and would probably be put back on top of a new Spindle, if it comes to be. Note to Hollywood: if Spindle 2.0 goes up, this doesn't mean we need a Wayne's World 3 to make this one nationally famous.
Photo by Joe M500
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I know some people have a really strong attachment to this thing, but with 300K you could support dozens of school art programs, fund after school programs and support local arts and culture in general.
Or pile a bunch of rushing cars in a heap on a stick.
This raises the question: For the love of God, couldn't you just clean the thing and save $300K?
Except that according to a previous Trib article:
Concordia Realty Management, which manages the mall where the Spindle now stands, has estimated the cost to refurbish the Spindle at $300,000.
Pinko: Good catch - I didn't see that story. Sounds pretty steep for a couple brushes and a garden hose, though.
I for one would love a Wayne's World 3. Schwing!
I will clean that fucker for 85K
No, we don't need a Wayne's World III. Mike Myers has too much money anyway.
But...BUT...we MUST HAVE GARTH'S WORLD!!!!
.... this doesn't mean we need a Wayne's World 3 to make this one nationally famous.
Hear, hear (or is it here, here? never got that right)! (sorry Margaret)