Stumbled across this... (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/08/cardiff-kook-pterodactyl.html?track=icymi)
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.
So there's this statue somewhere near San Diego of an effeminate surfer dude. It originally looked like this:
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/383/cardiffkooknormal.png)
And, yeah, I guess that looks a bit gay. So...it has become a bit of a tradition to "improve" this sculpture. Here are some of the variations on the theme:
(http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3001/2d532e54701b8c1fb9dc005.jpg)
Gay Pro Wrestler
(http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/6491/e3ed3970b42efa6979cac14.jpg)
The Lost Scene From "Jaws"
(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/6743/daa70c834e10df7abaeec1c.jpg)
As Christ (yes, tasteless from a Christian point of view but consider the source)
(http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/1165/f7b9ae4e69f6d56bb3d59be.jpg)
Can it be more gay? Why yes, yes it can.
(http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/8881/494f63626dfa7fa8daaad8a.jpg)
Cross Dresser (or Democrat Presidential Candidate)
(http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/3854/4af7d87683537807c1a234e.jpg)
Fall Festive
These are but a brief sample of this local phenomenon. There are many more to be found at this Google image search result link. (http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=cardiff+kook+statue&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1079&bih=641)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQM4cdB19rg&feature=player_embedded#at=133 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQM4cdB19rg&feature=player_embedded#at=133)
Dinosaur Attacks Cardiff Kook- Behind the Scenes* (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61pW1oybwH8#ws)