‘Rocky’ Statue To Attract Billions Of Fans

Today, the city Art Commission will decide the fate of the Rocky Statue — the real one, not the Michael Untermeyer fake one.

Although it rejected the move to the side of the Art Museum early last month, the full commission is expected to approve the move today, so much so that a concrete base has already been installed and Friday’s unveiling has already been planned.

Also, did you know it’s “Philly Loves Rocky” week? Yes, in preparation as a promotion for the upcoming release of Rocky Balboa, the entire week is apparently dedicated to the fictional boxer, culminating in Friday’s 6 p.m. statue dedication, which Jimmy Binns says “hundreds of thousands” will attend.

Hundreds of thousands! Just like the thousands of dollars it’s going to cost to repair the damage done to Love Park by bubbles.

Will Rocky win the decision? [Inquirer]
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