“There Was a Line to the Statue”: Fans Shows Concern Towards Rocky Statue as Sylvester Stallone Shares the Iconic Balboa Sculpture Dressed With ‘Edible Hat’ Amid 2023 Halloween Celebration

Philadelphia and its boxing traditions are pretty well known to all die-hards. However, it would be hard to deny that Sylvester Stallone and his ‘Rocky‘ series, in a way, catapulted that fame onto the world stage. The montage of ‘Rocky Balboa‘ running through the Philly streets with Bill Conti‘s ‘Gonna Fly Now‘ running in the background and finally ending at the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Arts remains an unforgettable memory to many upcoming boxers.

In recognition of Stallone’s contribution to popularizing the city and its traditions, a bronze statue of his character, ‘Rocky Balboa,’ started adorning the venue. Now, as it appears, a new decoration has been added. It seems to have surprised Sylvester Stallone. But scores of fans and followers are also wonderstruck coming across a jack-o-lantern covering ‘Rocky Balboa‘s face on Halloween. However, the Hollywood icon seems to have taken it lightheartedly, as did many who joined him with their comments when he shared a picture through an Instagram post. Wishing a happy Halloween to everyone, ‘Sly said, “Rocky just bought a new hat that’s edible! Happy Halloween.”

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The following user wished to visit the spot to see the status firsthand. They shared how one of their friends had been to the place and mentioned the massive line to see the bronze ‘Rocky Balboa‘: “One day I will get there. My friend went last month and said there was a line to the statue!” However, the next perhaps loved the prank. They exclaimed that the Jack-o-lantern is an apt fit for the ‘Rocky‘ statue: “I love this! The Rocky statue suits him perfectly! Keep punching Rock.”

This fan wished Stallone a spooky Halloween. They said that whether inside a ring or when he participated in onscreen fights, he always ensured it thrilled the audience. The fan said, “Happy Halloween, Sylvester! Whether you’re fighting in the ring or battling onscreen, you always bring the thrill. Have a spooktacular day!” Then, the next user sounded confused. They were unsure whether to laugh at the prank or turn themselves into a real-life ‘Rambo‘ to safeguard the ‘Rocky Balboa‘ statue: “Hahahaha, yo Sly, I don’t know whether to laugh at this Mischief Night prank or go full-on Rambo to protect the Rocky Statue here in Philly in the future!”

Finally, the following user found it repulsive. According to them, how could the mischief-mongers vandalize such an iconic piece of art? They said, “Frankly, I find [this] abhorrent. How dare these rambunctious fiends deface our beautiful statue of our idol…. Disgraceful!”

In ‘The City of Brotherly Love,’ the ‘Rocky Steps‘ and the statue of ‘Rocky Balboa‘ are two of the most visited tourist destinations.

The story of a statue and the Philadelphia grit

The ‘Rocky‘ statue commemorates ‘Rocky Balboa,’ the underdog boxer who, over the years, has become a sort of unofficial emblem of Philadelphia. Initially commissioned for the franchise’s third installment, the 1982 release ‘Rocky III,’ the status has since gained noticeable recognition. In the first feature film, ‘Rocky Balboa‘ ascends the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s stairs to conclude his morning exercise regimen.

In many ways, that effort has come to symbolize the unyielding spirit of the people of Philadelphia. It signifies how a champion rises from obscurity through diligence, perseverance, and tenacity—no wonder the place has become one of the most recognized film locations across the globe. Thousands of tourists make it a point to take the 72 ‘Rocky Stairs‘ every year.

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