Submitted by rubywavess t3_z1uk7t in RhodeIsland
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xTRIGGAMORTISx t1_ixd1iox wrote
Can't wait until the next full moon when the ritual is complete
rubywavess OP t1_ixe9g3q wrote
The streets will fill of sauce.
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jimmygreen717 t1_ixcv5fe wrote
They mean absolutely nothing. It's an art piece, which is awesome. Providence had (might still have) a policy where all new construction had to include some art piece along with it. That's also why there used to be those reflectors under the tunnel in the parking garage too. It might also be the reason for the clock man on top of the foundry
Teddy27 t1_ixdrs2b wrote
man, that's rad as fuck
Heddlok t1_ixec2t1 wrote
I always wondered about Mr. Clockmandudebroguy up there
commandantskip t1_ixfc607 wrote
It's actually the state that require any new public construction or rehabilitation of public buildings spend 1% of the budget on public art, and the Convention Center is a state project.
jimmygreen717 t1_ixfo1iv wrote
Thanks for this! I know there was some initiative with Providence and RISD as well, but this is awesome
EllisDee3 t1_ixd1drf wrote
Ancient runes.
Roughly translated to mean Cooler and Warmer
bbpr120 t1_ixdzd7z wrote
When chanted under a blood moon with 4 jars of the mayor's own marina (spilled into the correct sigil) a portal to Iceland appears.
Move fast.
jackassjimmy t1_ixe5ud8 wrote
Jesu Chreest! This is comedy gold! Take my upvote.
discord t1_ixd1o54 wrote
LOL
sbaz86 t1_ixfn97c wrote
I love how we all hated it, “what? Doesn’t even make sense!” Now, we ain’t letting it go, we’re embracing it, lol. That’s such a Rhode Island thing to do.
noungning t1_ixddfxf wrote
As a kid, I thought they were Japanese characters and told my parents so. LOL. I grew up and realize they're just cut up confetti looking design.
pthack103 t1_ixdift9 wrote
Looks like chow mein crunchies
jrocks1957 t1_ixef8dq wrote
Yeah me too I thought it was Chinese! Glad I wasn’t the only one
consblabit22 t1_ixe0kfm wrote
Always told visiting relatives it said “Welcome to Providence” until a hurricane came by and they decided to keep the results.
PhishPhanKara t1_ixewqg3 wrote
Hahahaha this is hilarious.
captainastryd t1_ixcy983 wrote
Maleficent_Weird8613 t1_ixf1jw3 wrote
Here I just thought they were leftover neon lights that they didn't know what to do with for the last 25 years.
AttackonRetail t1_ixdwexi wrote
I've always thought it looks like the countdown timer from the Predator's wrist gauntlet before he blows himself up after losing to Arnold Schwarzenegger.
HandleNo8032 t1_ixdhfxf wrote
What do the symbols on the side of the Providence place mean.
Phairleigh_Ewenique t1_ixeq0yy wrote
It's an homage to Larry Bird's whispy 12 haired mustache from the 80s
darekta t1_ixe8203 wrote
dank
PhishPhanKara t1_ixewu5s wrote
I remember they went up around the time of, what was it, like First Night or something? And I thought they were for that… and then they stayed… forever.
medicmachinist38 t1_ixf0cme wrote
Goddamn this post makes me feel old. I was in my late teens / early twenties when these went up and it was a local hot button topic. If I remember correctly they were like $100k cost to the taxpayers to install those nonsense symbols and people were PISSED
Used_Offer3967 t1_ixf5kk5 wrote
This is why my wife and I have separate beds. I couldn't imagine putting up with a moody person all night.
overthehillhat t1_ixcu579 wrote
The symbols are neon - -
That should be OK
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ziddersroofurry t1_ixdk5cl wrote
What if I told you you're allowed to fantasize about other guys? Or other girls? I really hate this meme.
rubywavess OP t1_ixdnwge wrote
It’s a joke. Clearly
Ok_Annual7087 t1_ixdpua2 wrote
I really hate your unfunny comment
ziddersroofurry t1_ixegxa0 wrote
Cope.
Low-Medical t1_ixhsyca wrote
Cope.
TheUncommonSense t1_ixczwxd wrote
It’s an incantation to bring buddy back and he’s buried at the bottom of the apex pyramid like a pharaoh wake up sheeple