Sunday, May 30, 2010

Rock On......


Just when you thought it was safe to go outside...


For your viewing pleasure, I respectfully submit the following in all it's detailed gloriousness. Wah La! The famous roadside attraction in the thumb of our great state. Heff, this treasure belongs on YOUR blog! Ossineke (my hometown) has it's giant Paul Bunyan and Babe the blue ox carving that pays tribute to the lumberjacks that help found said burg. And when I go to Florida there is a huge lobster sculpture on highway 1 reminding us of the local culinary delight. And here it is in all it's notoriety, the infamous 'penis rock'! (there are other names you can probably guess, but as usual-I will try to remain a lady!) Recently the rock was pushed over on it's side spurning a whole new batch of names. But it's back up in it's rightful position, just in time for the holiday weekend!


This hard as a rock-oh wait- it IS a rock, is surely a local curiosity. Sand blasted in it's owners image--allegedly! I have driven by many times to witness people (in various positions) out for a photo op. Trust me, there have been some very creative photos taken with the thing. There is even a little plaque that suggests you email your memory so that the owner can share the delight! It reads something like this, "from your photos with this erection, please send copies for our collection." So, I finally got my 'wish you were here moment' on Friday.


It's the stuff urban or in this case, suburban legends are made of. Locally it is believed that Ron Jeremy purchased a cottage and, ahem, 'erected' this little driveway marker in his own image. Shame on you Hedgehog, flyin' your personal freak flag! How dull am I with an old English 'D' marking the driveway? Oops, guess I just forgot about the option of casting a body part in stone for all the world to see! But I digress. Ron has been sighted tooling around in a block long, ancient, baby yellow caddie. The local hardware claims to have sold him stuff for his pad. What? Screws, nuts, studs? Did I mention the word ALLEGEDLY? I however, have not yet had the pleasure--thank God! I hate to believe the rumors because the last time I did, I ran my biscuit off trying to see Tom Selleck. Yes, it was believed that he, too purchased a cottage and did his daily workout on M25. Imagine my disappointment when I met Tom Celiak at the bar smokin' a ciggie and swilling a frosty mug o' Bud!


So this summer if you are planning a little Michigan staycation, be sure to stop by for a viewing and photo. Beats the hell out of the 'Giant Ball of Twine' or 'The Corn Palace'!




Happy Memorial Day, Darlings. Enjoy this fabulous and important holiday.... xoxo








9 comments:

Charles Gramlich said...

When it fell over, did they use viagra to get it upright again?

Anonymous said...

I would be carefull where you stand... you might get something in your eye.
B-jammin

Mona said...

LOl @ Charles! :D

That is truly hilarious & khudos to you for having posed with the Brobdingnagian Penis!

I remember, last year when I was in Los Angeles, I went with my sister for a walk in the neighborhood! I saw a hedge shaped like an erect penis in one garden. I could not believe my eyes!

JR's Thumbprints said...

Oh I don't know ... looks like a blue ox tooth to me. I seriously doubt anyone will top Charles one-liner.

Heff said...

That's a very nice pic, BUT GET THAT ROCK OUT OF THE WAY, lol !

Erik Donald France said...

That's hilarious, Jodi! Jimmy Dean, JAMES D -- rock on . . .

I remember a Paul Bunyon and Babe statue in Duluth MN, though they called it Pierre the Voyager, if memory serves. Roadside America is always worth checking out, no matter how bizarro . . .

Anonymous said...

"Rock Hard!"....I mean, "On" -The CSW

rosegarden said...

It is a lovely "sculpture". So many cliches not enough space. Glad the weekend started off so well!! cheers to you.

jodi said...

Charles--darn! I missed that one! Anon/Ben- Always lookin' out for me, heh? Mona-I will have to look that word up! JR-it is what it is,
Babe. Yep, Charles nailed that one! Hefster-I will try to keep that in mind for future pics! Erik-it IS a bizarro! James Dean--spoken in a very low voice! Anon-like I said....Rose-You just want a pic for yourself, and I think we may be able to arrange that... Peace out to all you funny funnies! xoxo