Satellite Graffiti

TV Show Inspires 60-foot Phallus That's Viewable From Google Earth

When 18-year-old Rory McInnes watched a television program last year about Google Earth, somehow it inspired him to paint a 60-foot phallus on the top of his parents' luxury home.

Amazingly, Rory did this over a year ago, and not until a helicopter flew over the home and spied his artwork, did the media get hold of the story, along with his parents.

Fortunately for Rory, he's out traveling at this time, but also unfortunately for Rory, when he returns home, his parents said he "will have to scrub it off when he gets back from traveling."

Looking at his masterpiece, I don't think anyone has any concerns about Rory pursuing an art career. Evidently, he does have delusions of grandeur.

On the bright side, who knew the fertility gods were watching over the family for a year?

Satellite Art
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4.4 out of 10
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Activity 71%
Freshness 8%

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