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The vandals/critics/guerrilla artists who do not like the official civic statue along Highway 101 in Cardiff-by-the-Sea are at it again.Officially named “Magic Carpet Ride,” the statue has provoked controversy, mockery and late-night redesigns virtually from its installation in 2007.The subject, a young boy on a surfboard, would seem perfect for this northern San Diego County suburb, known for its surfing breaks. But surfers and artists say his dainty look is an insult to a macho sport.The name “Cardiff Kook” has replaced “Magic Carpet Ride” in the public consciousness. Bumper stickers have proclaimed “Dump the Cardiff Kook,” but officialdom has been unmoved.