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The kids seem to like the statue of Fred Rogers that was unveiled in Pittsburgh recently, and they've signaled their approval by running their paws all over the 11-foot tall 7,000-lb. representation of TV's Mr. Rogers.

The wife of the late children's-show host also gives the bronze sculpture a hearty thumbs up, declaring that her husband would have been "extremely" pleased with how his tribute turned out.

Members of the art community haven't responded as enthusiastically, with some calling out the sculpture's lack of warmth. But perhaps the harshest criticism comes from talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, who remarked that the statue "made the nicest man in the world look like a mud monster."

No doubt there is what could be called a muddy aesthetic to the Robert Berks creation. However, it's also the case that such an abstract rendering fits the legacy of a man who encouraged us all to use our imagination and embrace the world of make believe.


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