Centering around an internet rumor, The Bean Chicago landmark became the site of a bizarre gathering as hundreds of people attempted to move the massive 110-ton sculpture.
The Internet Rumor That Started It All
According to CBS Chicago, hundreds of people gathered at Millennium Park in downtown Chicago to try and shift the famous sculpture known as “The Bean” 7 inches to the left. The event was sparked by viral social media posts and flyers distributed across downtown Chicago, claiming that a person was trapped inside the sculpture and could be rescued if it was moved.
An Impossible Task for a Massive Landmark
Officially named “Cloud Gate,” the stainless steel sculpture was created by British artist Anish Kapoor and has become one of Chicago’s most iconic tourist attractions. Despite the enthusiasm of the large crowd, the 110-ton iron structure did not budge an inch. Ultimately, the lighthearted internet joke succeeded in gathering hundreds of people to downtown Chicago, but the attempt to move the colossal artwork ended in failure.
