Day 26 - Octopus SCANDAL!

Picture today seems simple enough...a huge purple octopus on the building of a toy store. Cute right? Well, the city of Walla Walla does not agree!

This sweet little octopus caused a huge uproar in our quiet little town in 2010,because the city did not feel it fit with the ambiance of downtown. The city also claims that the owner did not obtain the proper permits necessary for the mural. It has went to court a few times and last I heard the owner is still fighting to keep it. In the meantime the owner, was being fined $100.00 for each day the mural was still up. I remember hearing a while ago that the tally was over 20k. Ouch! Do you know how many pairs of shoes you can buy for that?!

 Below is a short clip of the owner speaking on the mural while it was in the process of being painted.


I know what you are thinking...Walla Walla, WA is a rough place to raise a family. Whole bunch of trouble makers here!

Till next time,
Romy
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