It’s not uncommon to see people taking selfies just about anywhere and everywhere — but a selfie statue is something different. A statue commemorating two girls taking a selfie is outside the Town Square in Sugar Land, Texas, Digital Trends reported, and residents aren’t happy.
“If you’re in Texas, you can worship at the feet of a statue celebrating selfies,” the headline reads. As selfie statues are being erected, religious symbols outside buildings risk being taken down.
“A divisive activity at the best of times, the selfie statue has attracted plenty of online hate, with local residents taking to social networks to make sure everyone knows how they feel about it. The selfie is often considered to be a vain, egotistical activity, serving no purpose other than self-promotion,” Digital Trends writes.
Some reacted in amusement along with their shock.
LOL there’s a selfie statue in Sugar Land Town Center!!! pic.twitter.com/WXVbYuRtEI
— Muhammad Akhtar (@MoMoneyAkhtar) May 26, 2016
Others more so in outrage.
So is the city of Sugar Land expecting us to take pictures with that statue of 2 girls taking a selfie? I’m embarrassed for everyone.
— Gabby Vera (@GabbyVera3) May 26, 2016
Selfie statue in Texas! Art is supposed to make you feel something and if the artist was trying to piss people off I think he/she #succeeded
— Codee Figueria (@codeeodee) June 1, 2016
The statue was donated, along with a statue of a man playing a guitar, with the purpose to “enrich the artistic, cultural, educational, and historical character of Sugar Land.”
The statue also received attention on The Today Show.
