Kylie Jenner’s full pout inspired viral challenges and a spike in lip injections. Kim Kardashian’s curves led to a wave of dangerous butt implant procedures. There was even a time after the royal wedding when surgery hopefuls took photos of Kate Middleton’s button nose to their rhinoplasty specialists.
In 2013, when an enormous hot air balloon with 10 breasts debuted in the Australian capital of Canberra, the cultural effects were similar.
Sure, people probably weren’t tearing down to the surgeon’s office to see whether a 10-bosom rack would be physically achievable. It went deeper than that.
As the burner illuminated the rotund belly and swollen nipples of the 30-metre whale, a striking vision of fertility was seared into the minds of the people.
Canberra, home to approximately 420,000 people and one Skywhale, is known for its annual tulip festival and roundabouts with a landmass equal to that of mainland Russia.
It’s the capital known to elicit the following response from Brits: ‘You’re sure the capital isn’t Sydney and Melbourne? I have an uncle/cousin/mate in Melbourne.’
After its first flight, the government-commissioned balloon made headlines around the world, helping put the oft-forgotten city on the map.
Over the years, Skywhale completed international appearances to rival Queen Elizabeth’s 1953 Commonwealth tour.
It’s also just been announced that Patricia Piccinini, the talented artist behind the hovering empress, has developed a follow-up balloon named Skywhalepapa.
So, what will he look like? Let’s first take stock of Skywhale.
Her breasts tumble timelessly as if they could be stalactites in a five-million-year-old cave or the macramé pots hanging in a millennial’s rented flat.
Perhaps even more striking is the way the corners of her mouth crease into a demure, almost Mona Lisa-esque smile, that makes us all think: Girl, mystery dream girl, what secrets do you keep?
While some might expect Skywhalepapa to be kitted out with dangling dongs, Patricia has revealed in a sketch that he will be more vertical than Skywhale and will exude the ultimate big dad energy by proudly carrying his whale brood.
The artist intends to highlight and encourage the role father’s play in raising children. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, just one in 20 fathers take primary parental leave.
If it takes a gigantic hover-daddy to encourage equal parental participation, we’re for it.
At the end of the day, Skywhalepapa is one lucky lad. He has the lovechildren of mighty Aphrodite and the huntress Artemis as his spouse.
Skywhalepapa will grace the skies in March 2020. To learn more about the project, visit The National Gallery of Australia.
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source https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/24/skywhale-australias-hot-air-balloon-with-10-breasts-is-no-longer-flying-solo-11207402/
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