My third ride in pursuit of Bucky was the longest, a 60 mile round trip to Sun Prairie. I only reached 6 Buckys, but it cleared the list of statues on the east side of the County.
It included another empty trip to James Madison Park where Sunburst Bucky is supposed to be stationed. That means at least another return trip to check off Bucky #60.
We All Fit Together - #56 - Artist Sara Nagreen
In Sun Prairie, northeast of Madison, two Buckys are perched across Main Street from each other.
The multi-color Bucky seems to be decked in thousands of puzzle pieces, representing people, and plenty of white space for them to "fit together."
The soft colors convey another message as Bucky figuratively steps away from the spotlight and pushes people forward.
It's a different Bucky Badger. The usually fun-loving, hard-charging mascot is taking on a role of bringing opposites together.
He is different, and that's OK.
Buck-Y Badger - #57 - Artist Dan Gardiner
On the north side of the street stands another Bucky looking intently at "We All Fit Together."
His scowl matches the antlers rising from his head, Buck-Y indeed.
Badgers are tenacious and more than able to stand their ground when defending their territory. Add antlers to the mix and those sturdy furry creatures gain an extra measure of power and intimidation.
On the whimsical side, it combines the state's animal (the Badger) and wildlife animal (the White-tailed Deer) into a very cool and somewhat frightening creature. A Badgeer.
Maybe a better name is Beware Bucky!
Our Hearts Belong to Bucky - #64 - Artist Roxanne Robinson
Just about everyone loves Bucky.
I even saw Ohio Buckeye fans in town recently pay tribute to him.
Little tiles of color make up Bucky's skin covered in dozens of hearts.
You imagine other universities have mascots who are adored like Bucky.
It's unusual though when a school mascot doubles as an anthropomorphic state symbol.
Wisconsin loves Bucky!
Strike Up the Band - #71 - Richard Yanke
There is a remarkable thing about Strike Up the Band Bucky.
When you look at Bucky and the lake behind him, you see the Fourth of July pomp and circumstance painted all over him.
The Monona Terrace convention center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is illuminated by fireworks far overhead. Really. They are part of Bucky's head.
While Bucky and Madison go together, in this case they are one and the same.
Baton up!
It included another empty trip to James Madison Park where Sunburst Bucky is supposed to be stationed. That means at least another return trip to check off Bucky #60.
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| #56 We All Fit Together Bucky stands in Sun Prairie's Cannery Square. 6/2/2018 dwm photo |
We All Fit Together - #56 - Artist Sara Nagreen
In Sun Prairie, northeast of Madison, two Buckys are perched across Main Street from each other.
The multi-color Bucky seems to be decked in thousands of puzzle pieces, representing people, and plenty of white space for them to "fit together."
The soft colors convey another message as Bucky figuratively steps away from the spotlight and pushes people forward.
It's a different Bucky Badger. The usually fun-loving, hard-charging mascot is taking on a role of bringing opposites together.
He is different, and that's OK.
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| #57 Buck-Y Badger stands across the street. 6/2/18 (dwm) |
Buck-Y Badger - #57 - Artist Dan Gardiner
On the north side of the street stands another Bucky looking intently at "We All Fit Together."
His scowl matches the antlers rising from his head, Buck-Y indeed.
Badgers are tenacious and more than able to stand their ground when defending their territory. Add antlers to the mix and those sturdy furry creatures gain an extra measure of power and intimidation.
On the whimsical side, it combines the state's animal (the Badger) and wildlife animal (the White-tailed Deer) into a very cool and somewhat frightening creature. A Badgeer.
Maybe a better name is Beware Bucky!
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| #64 Our Hearts Belong to Bucky stands tall at the Goodman Community Center. 5/28/2018 dwm photo |
Just about everyone loves Bucky.
I even saw Ohio Buckeye fans in town recently pay tribute to him.
Little tiles of color make up Bucky's skin covered in dozens of hearts.
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| Love for Bucky is written on his face. 5/28/18 (dwm) |
It's unusual though when a school mascot doubles as an anthropomorphic state symbol.
Wisconsin loves Bucky!
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| On Lake Monona's shore, #71 Strike Up the Band captures Fourth of July celebrations. 5/28/18 (dwm) |
There is a remarkable thing about Strike Up the Band Bucky.
When you look at Bucky and the lake behind him, you see the Fourth of July pomp and circumstance painted all over him.
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| Bucky's back carries the Capitol. (dwm) |
While Bucky and Madison go together, in this case they are one and the same.
Baton up!
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