The Transformers live action movies have often courted controversy, and the upcoming Transformers Universe Bumblebee is unfortunately no exception. Bumblebee’s solo outing is currently filming in Vallejo, where a famous mural (pictured) has accidentally been painted over.
The Vallejo Times-Herald reports that the mural’s painting over was down to a miscommunication between the city and Paramount, with Paramount issuing a full apology as soon as they became aware of their mistake and pledging to restore the mural at their own expense. Vallejo Mayor Bob Sampayan is on record acknowledging the mistake, and praises Paramount for their transparency and commitment to making right on their mistake.
Check out the original report on the Vallejo Times-Herald.
HoneyPrime
I'm going to repeat these posts, not that it will help, I guess some people need to rage and be angry about anything these days I guess.
But yeah, it's unfortunate about the mural, but time marches on, buildings get old and need fixing. The mural was going away anyway because of the wall/building needing fixing.
OwlLasers
OwlLasers
Fair.
bellpeppers
To me, here is the rub of it:
The mural was coming down for repairs to the wall.
Before all this hoopla the building owner would have allowed it to be put back.
Now, after all the hoopla he has reconsidered, and people now have to look elsewhere to repaint the mural.
CKPRIME
Well obviously that would be their fault for getting in the way of the city's cultural landmark!
Haywired
The only people who did wrong are hysterics making personal attacks against the building owner.
His property, his choice. Even if he wanted to paint it pink with bright green dots he'd be absolutely right.
Because it has "sentimental value" and "muh feeelings" isn't really an excuse for acting silly because the mural is no longer there.
This "art" (a generous way of calling it, really) would be gone anyway during repairs.
Now imagine that the owner would keep this ugly piece of something untouched and then, one day, plaster would crack and fall on someone.
bellpeppers
But Paramount did nothing wrong.
Livingdeaddan
Yeah actually i just remembered to read all of the OP.
Well it's a bit sad for the families involved, but Im sure paramount can fork out for a nice bumblebee shaped plaque with the names engraved. Certainly less of an eye sore!
Maybe make a donation to the local first responders, job done!
John TheDestroyer
It represented a few people who had died in accidents I think.
Haywired
I must say the bottom picture shows considerable improvement.
Maybe the building owner wanted a free renovation and maybe something, well…
…less of an eyesore?
Livingdeaddan
Well, that's not controversial at all, what's all the fuss about!
bellpeppers
Due to established construction methods, we use them to hold up ceilings and roofs.
ZapRowsdower
Livingdeaddan
I'll think of something serious aand on topic to say in a minute. I guess i just don't care about the mural enough.
Sorry for my behaviour.
Livingdeaddan
Yeah, i wish someone had painted over TLK by mistake!
Livingdeaddan
certainly gonna stand out in family photographs!
Imagine the awkwardness when you were a baby. Imagine being show a baby with a face that was a warrant, and being asked how cute you thought it was!
CKPRIME
That's unfortunate.
AutobotAvalanche
But my face is a warrant.
Applejacktimus
You're a sick, incorrigible man, Dan.
I like you.
Livingdeaddan
What exactly did the mural represent? Maybe the Mayor hated it, and saw a chance to get rid of it!