Fred Conlon Takes Tackiness From Yards With "Gnome-Be-Gones"
Shelby Lee Walsh — June 3, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: uncommongoods
Who likes garden gnomes? Gnome-body! That’s why artist Fred Conlon created these metal “Gnome-Be-Gones”.
These garden monsters are created in various stances; some are chugging wine, some are in rocket ships and others have decided to leave gnomes alone and instead issue attack on cheesy lawn flamingos.
If you want a funny way to add a little bit of mischievousness to your front lawn, “Gnome-Be-Gones” are the way to do it.
Implications - You almost guarantee that your house and lawn ornaments will become an attraction in your neighborhood. If you're going to do this, it's safe to expect questions, comments and pictures relating to your metal buddies.
These garden monsters are created in various stances; some are chugging wine, some are in rocket ships and others have decided to leave gnomes alone and instead issue attack on cheesy lawn flamingos.
If you want a funny way to add a little bit of mischievousness to your front lawn, “Gnome-Be-Gones” are the way to do it.
Implications - You almost guarantee that your house and lawn ornaments will become an attraction in your neighborhood. If you're going to do this, it's safe to expect questions, comments and pictures relating to your metal buddies.
Trend Themes
1. Metal Garden Sculptures - Creating unique and mischievous metal sculptures like 'Gnome-Be-Gones' is a trend in the art industry that offers disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and sculptors.
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Industry Implications
1. Art - Artists and sculptors can capitalize on the trend of creating unique metal garden sculptures like 'Gnome-Be-Gones', offering disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry.
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3. Tourism - Local communities can leverage the trend of installing humorous and attention-grabbing lawn ornaments, such as 'Gnome-Be-Gones', to become neighborhood attractions and drive tourism, benefiting the tourism industry and local businesses.
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