Sorry for the poor picture quality, our camera stinks. You must, double click on the picture to get a better view. Look closely at this picture and you will see a long line of people waiting to get their picture taken with the Rocky statue. When people come to Philly there are a few things that they love to see: Independence hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Rocky statue, and run up the stairs of the Art Museum!
Why would the Rocky statue be on the list?
Why the long line?
The Rocky statue is a tangible object of something that comes from deep within us all. When looking at the statue we realize the greater underlying meaning. . . In Rocky III the statue is first presented to Philly with the thought, "A person who defies odds and logic and fulfills an incredible dream." The statue stands, "as a celebration to the indomitable SPIRIT OF MAN." A strength that lies in each of us, saying we can do it!
This is the view from the top of the stairs of the art museum which Rocky runs up in many of the episodes. What a view of the city, what a great place to sit and think of all the things that make us strong, and that we can overcome anything when we give it our all and pray for help. Not to mention it is entertaining to watch all the people run up the stairs and jump up and down at the top with their arms thrown in the air in a victorious salute.
1 comment:
Human behavior is really interesting, at times I find myself wondering how we made as a successful species.
Nate
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