By now you’ve probably heard of the Mannequin
Challenge. For the one or two of you who haven’t, it’s a viral video trend
where a group of people freeze in their tracks, turning themselves into living
statues, while a camera pans the scene. It’s believed to have begun in
Jacksonville, FL about six months ago and has caught on all over the country, especially
with celebrities, politicians, and professional sports teams. Do an online
search, and you’ll find scores of elaborate Mannequin Challenge videos.
Today, though, I’d like to offer up some mannequins
that challenged my artistic sensibilities. I came across these during a recent
trip to the mall. File this post under What
Were They Thinking?
Over the years I’ve seen some rather odd window
displays and some really strange mannequins, but these certainly top the list
when it comes to weird.
Art is supposed to challenge our preconceived notions
of things and make us look at things in a different light. However, mannequins
aren’t supposed to be art. They’re purpose is to showcase the garments on them.
After all, the store is selling clothing, not mannequins. Will anyone even
notice the clothing? My guess is that most people will come away remembering
the weird mannequins and not the outfits displayed on them. And I seriously doubt
these creepy mannequins will draw customers into their store any more than
creepy clowns make people want to go to the circus.
What do you think?
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