Do statues need mittens?

An obvious "no" would seem to be the right answer. Statues made from rock or metal have no need to keep their hands warm. But there are many statues around Vancouver decorated with red mittens right now.

The red mittens are a marketing idea for the Winter Olympics which are happening right now in Vancouver - the idea is to show civic pride in the Canadian athletes - and many, many people are wearing them. So why not the statues?

The statue of Robert Burns to the left has been given a pair of red mittens strung together with red string so he won't lose them. I didn't know this was a statue of Robbie Burns until I googled statues in Stanley Park, where he is standing! An educational time is had by all!

The Inukshuk is a symbol of these Olympic Games, so it seems fitting that the Inukshuk on the beach at English Bay has been given some red mittens too. They have been scaled up for the statue, very thoughtful.

Statues really don't need mittens, but it is amazing how many people are wearing the red mittens - and red everything else - and many people are wearing the official Olympic clothing too! In an odd way it makes sense that the statues should be part of the celebration. It's odd to see Canadians showing so much civic pride, these are truly amazing Olympics!