Maryland town erupts over 'suggestive' peach and eggplant statues outside caf

[TootsieFootsie]

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Maryland town erupts over 'suggestive' peach and eggplant statues outside cafe​

A giant peach and oversized eggplant - better known as cheeky emojis - have sparked outrage in one of Maryland's historic districts, where unimpressed preservationists have ordered the playful statues to be torn down.

The three-foot-tall fruit and vegetable, perched outside a wine shop and café, have become quirky selfie magnets for tourists.

But their not-so-innocent reputation online - the peach emoji is widely used as a symbol for a bottom while the eggplant represents male anatomy - has only inflamed the fight.

Earlier this month, Howard County's Historic Preservation Commission ruled the colorful displays were out of place, saying they blocked views of historic buildings and clashed with the district's heritage charm.

 

[Lilibet]

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Maryland town erupts over 'suggestive' peach and eggplant statues outside cafe​

A giant peach and oversized eggplant - better known as cheeky emojis - have sparked outrage in one of Maryland's historic districts, where unimpressed preservationists have ordered the playful statues to be torn down.

The three-foot-tall fruit and vegetable, perched outside a wine shop and café, have become quirky selfie magnets for tourists.

But their not-so-innocent reputation online - the peach emoji is widely used as a symbol for a bottom while the eggplant represents male anatomy - has only inflamed the fight.

Earlier this month, Howard County's Historic Preservation Commission ruled the colorful displays were out of place, saying they blocked views of historic buildings and clashed with the district's heritage charm.

I learn something new about fruit and veggies every day!

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Me too.
I had no idea.

 

[Inthedetails]

I learn something new about fruit and veggies every day!

The uproar is reminding me of what my father would say, "Should you be so lucky to have problems like this."

With seriously disturbing happenings in our world right now, uproar about a peachy bottom does seem like a minor problem. (But I can imagine preservation committee members in the town are having fits!)

jmopinion

 

[TootsieFootsie]

There are quite a few fruits and vegetables we wouldn't eat if our minds went somewere else when we looked at them

 

[nhmemorymaker]

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Maryland town erupts over 'suggestive' peach and eggplant statues outside cafe​

A giant peach and oversized eggplant - better known as cheeky emojis - have sparked outrage in one of Maryland's historic districts, where unimpressed preservationists have ordered the playful statues to be torn down.

The three-foot-tall fruit and vegetable, perched outside a wine shop and café, have become quirky selfie magnets for tourists.

But their not-so-innocent reputation online - the peach emoji is widely used as a symbol for a bottom while the eggplant represents male anatomy - has only inflamed the fight.

Earlier this month, Howard County's Historic Preservation Commission ruled the colorful displays were out of place, saying they blocked views of historic buildings and clashed with the district's heritage charm.

ahhh.. I just see a little love story. a bit fruity, but still a love story.
And beatiful in my mind...

 

[chuppa74]

Ahhh my hometown. We visited The Wine Bin for tastings a few months ago as they provided the alcohol for my son's wedding.

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Maryland town erupts over 'suggestive' peach and eggplant statues

 

[MeadowMuffin]

There are quite a few fruits and vegetables we wouldn't eat if our minds went somewere else when we looked at them

Like the mushroom Phallus impudicus.