A picture might be worth a thousand words, but this massive new statue in New York City is leaving people absolutely speechless—and more than a little flustered.
Meet “Foot Fountain”, a jaw-dropping 10-foot-tall pink leg brimming with sculpted tongues and ending in a giant foot with fire-red toenails. It’s the latest art installation to debut at Manhattan’s High Line Park, and let’s just say… the internet has thoughts.
???? Wait… Is That a Foot or… Something Else?
At first glance, the sculpture looks like an oversized leg cut off at the knee. But the details—and the interactive element—have passersby doing a double-take.
There’s a nearby contraption visitors can pedal to make the sculpture squirt water from the top. Yes, you read that right. As people in the park quickly noticed, the suggestive design and mechanism had some very adult undertones.
One TikTok user summed it up perfectly:
“This is art? Or NYC’s latest thirst trap?!”
???? The Artist’s Explanation
Despite the online buzz, acclaimed artist Mika Rottenberg insists there’s nothing NSFW about the piece. She revealed that the concept was originally designed as an irrigation fountain for flowers, but now serves as a quirky way to keep New Yorkers cool during the city’s scorching summers.
“It’s meant to explore the body, movement, and the absurdity of mechanics,” Rottenberg explained in a statement.
The piece will remain at High Line Park until May 2026, giving visitors plenty of time to experience—and question—its eccentric charm.
???? People Can’t Stop Filming It
Social media is already flooded with videos of shocked (and amused) visitors stopping to snap selfies and test out the pedal-powered fountain.
???? “Only in NYC would you see this and shrug like it’s normal,” one user joked.
???? “It’s giving big foot energy… and we’re not just talking about the size,” quipped another.
???? Ready to Get Soaked?
If you’re in New York City this summer, you can visit High Line Park and pump those legs—literally. Pedal hard enough, and the “Foot Fountain” will spray you with a refreshing mist. Just be warned… you might want to brace yourself for where that spray is coming from.
