Sugarloaf Jesus on top of GBS

geekychick

I was just passing by this building today, and noticed that the statue on top of the Galway Business School in Salthill has shifted with the wind, so Jesus is slightly more laid back now and askew from his previous prom-facing position.

I think this could be dangerous. I don't know what it is made of, but it is a pretty big "statue" anyway. It could just conceivably topple all the way down and seriously hurt somebody.

Anyone know what I'm talking about, maybe I worry over nothing?

snubbleste

Moving statue
tourism opportunity.

Buddy74

snubbleste wrote: »

Moving statue
tourism opportunity.

No chance of a photo is there?

Gremlinertia

Buddy74 wrote: »

No chance of a photo is there?

Connacht Tribune facebook page has it up now.

dilallio

I took this earlier. There are 4 steel wires holding it in place but the statue has moved and 3 of the wires are flapping around.
Some guy was telling me that it was half a tonne in weight but it's much lighter than that as it's made mainly from styrofoam.

thesandeman

Never noticed him. What's he doing there anyway?

endacl

Telling a lie about a recent fishing trip.

kippy

thesandeman wrote: »

Never noticed him. What's he doing there anyway?

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/who-needs-copacabana-when-you-have-salthill-christ-the-redeemer-visits-galway-34952111.html

It was in bad shape around 16:45 on Sunday afternoon. Should probably have been further secured or taken down before now.

thesandeman

He must have scared the crap out of the dude in the paraglider the first day he popped up.

ScumLord

geekychick wrote: »

I think this could be dangerous. I don't know what it is made of, but it is a pretty big "statue" anyway. It could just conceivably topple all the way down and seriously hurt somebody.

Jesus has a plan, he's clearly set up an ambush, getting him repaired would damn you to hell for interfering.

the_syco

ScumLord wrote: »

Jesus has a plan, he's clearly set up an ambush, getting him repaired would damn you to hell for interfering.

Surely you'd be worshipping a false idol statue, so you'll be going to hell anyhoos?

Redhairedguy

Disregard that phoney, he doesn't even lift...


...but Korean Jesus does!

swine

thesandeman wrote: »

Never noticed him. What's he doing there anyway?

Was originally installed for the Volvo Ocean Race in 2012

https://www.facebook.com/gci.ie/posts/372947902758864?stream_ref=5

Your Face

Edgy comment.

geekychick

Well, he's gone - I noticed they took him down yesterday. He's probably stashed somewhere now awaiting the next Volvo ocean race or a similar opportunity...

But seriously, putting big statues secured (ahem) with cables on top of buildings doesn't make a good combination with our windswept weather here !

thesandeman

The pope is supposed to be coming soon isn't he?
He will probably be resurrected for that.

Redhairedguy

geekychick wrote: »

Well, he's gone -

I'd say give it about three days and he'll be back... That's his style anyway. :cool:

joeKel73

dilallio wrote: »

Some guy was telling me that it was half a tonne in weight but it's much lighter than that as it's made mainly from styrofoam.

A few lads can lift him;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plkHd1HZP48

gordongekko

I'm surprised after the whole claddagh jewelry mural that nobody mentioned whether it had planning permission or not.

thesandeman

gordongekko wrote: »

I'm surprised after the whole claddagh jewelry mural that nobody mentioned whether it had planning permission or not.

Was thinking that myself.