This hilarious Oreo cookie manhole cover is a pretty inventive way to let people know to watch where they're going. The cover actually looks exactly like a giant Oreo, making me wonder if it would taste like one...
The giant Oreo cookie manhole cover is made from cast iron and is exactly like any other manhole covers you've ever seen, except this one looks like a blown-up Oreo cookie. Artist Andrew Lewicki thought up this clever and creative manhole cover--now, how do we petition to get them in use?
What's Driving This Trend
- Novelty Manhole Covers
- Creating manhole covers in unique and unexpected designs, such as giant Oreos, can capture public attention and contribute to a playful urban environment.
- Art-inspired Infrastructure
- Integrating artistic elements into public infrastructure, like manhole covers, can transform mundane objects into artistic expressions and enhance the urban landscape.
- Interactive Urban Design
- Designing interactive elements within urban spaces, such as manhole covers resembling food items, can engage and surprise pedestrians, fostering a sense of community and creativity.
Who This Affects Most
- Urban Planning
- Urban planners can explore incorporating unique and creative manhole covers like giant Oreos in their designs to enhance the visual appeal and overall experience of city streets.
- Public Art
- Public art organizations can collaborate with artists to develop and install artistic manhole covers that bring an element of surprise, delight, and artistic expression to the urban environment.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Tourism and hospitality industries can leverage the novelty of manhole covers like giant Oreos as unique and Instagrammable attractions, adding a quirky and playful touch to city tours and experiences.
