Well now, let me tell ya somethin’ about that Familiar Statue in Animal Crossing, which some folks call “The Thinker.” Now, don’t let the fancy name fool ya—it’s just a big ol’ statue of a man sittin’ there, lookin’ like he’s deep in thought. Looks like he’s ponderin’ all the mysteries of the world, don’t it? But really, it’s based on somethin’ real, from way over in France, made by a famous feller by the name of Auguste Rodin. That fancy fella done called it “Le Penseur,” but us common folk just call it “The Thinker.”
This statue ain’t somethin’ you can just pick up anywhere. No, sir! In the game, you gotta get it from Cousin Redd—he’s the one with the big ol’ boat and sells all kinds of art, some of it real and some of it fake. But the Familiar Statue, well, it’s always the real deal. Ain’t no need to worry about gettin’ a fake one. If you see it in his little treasure trove, just go ahead and buy it, ’cause you ain’t gonna get no knock-off here.
Now, once you get that statue, you can do a lot with it. You can just place it in your yard for folks to see, or you can donate it to the museum. Once it’s in the museum, they’ll put a little label next to it, talkin’ about how it’s an important sculpture and all that. It’ll be up on the north side of the stairs, right by the entrance, so everybody can see it when they come in. Makes your museum look a whole lot fancier, I tell ya.
But let me tell ya, it ain’t just any ol’ statue. This thing’s been around for years and years. The original one’s sittin’ in France, but you can find copies of it all over the world. I reckon it’s one of the most famous statues there is. Big ol’ muscular man sittin’ there with his chin on his hand, lookin’ like he’s ponderin’ the secrets of the universe. Maybe he’s thinkin’ about why the chickens cross the road or why the sun rises every day, who knows? But folks look at it and start thinkin’ deep thoughts themselves, which is probably the point of it.
Now, back in the day, this statue was called “La Poete” which means “The Poet,” but over time, people just started callin’ it “The Thinker” ’cause that’s exactly what it looks like he’s doin’—thinkin’ real hard. This here statue’s made out of bronze, and it’s been cast more than 20 times. So if you ever come across one of these real ones in the world, ya better know it’s worth a pretty penny. And in the game, once you donate it to the museum, you can be proud of your collection, knowin’ you’ve got somethin’ real fancy on display.
Now, if you’re just startin’ out in Animal Crossing, you might be wonderin’ what this thing has to do with anything. Well, it ain’t just about lookin’ nice in your yard. It’s about culture, ya know? This statue’s part of the big ol’ world of art, and you can use it to make your town a little more sophisticated-like. When folks come to visit your island, they’ll be real impressed when they see you got one of these famous pieces sittin’ in your museum or out in the open for all to see.
So, next time Cousin Redd pulls up to your island with his boat full of art, and you see this Familiar Statue sittin’ there, don’t hesitate! Go ahead and buy it. You can’t go wrong with somethin’ that’s always the real deal. Whether you’re a fan of art or just want to make your place look a bit more posh, this statue’s a good one to have around. And if you’re real lucky, it might just inspire ya to sit down for a spell and do a little thinkin’ of your own.
In the end, it’s more than just a piece of decoration. It’s a little slice of culture right there in your game, and that’s somethin’ to be proud of. Ain’t every day you get to have a famous statue like that right in your own backyard, even if it’s just in a game. So go ahead, make your island look a little more refined, and let that statue sit there, deep in thought, right alongside all the other fine pieces of art you’ve collected from ol’ Redd.
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