Ho Chi Minh City’s Graffiti Artists Should Have Fingers Removed
A war should be waged—not against crime, but against the unsightly scourge of bad graffiti artists. While the city is home to some truly talented street artists who elevate the urban landscape with their vibrant murals, a growing number of so-called “artists” are defacing public property with their lackluster scribbles and juvenile doodles. It’s time to take a stand against this artistic travesty.
The influx of mediocre graffiti artists has led to a plague of poorly executed tags and mind-numbing scribbles that do nothing but tarnish the city’s image. These “artists” seem to believe that spray paint is a magic wand that can turn any surface into a masterpiece. Your “Question Everything” stupid lettering isn’t art or some deep philosophical point; it is a dumb, cynical worldview in a world where facts matter. Read a book, asshole.
It’s time to propose finger removal as a fitting punishment for these offenders. One by one, the fingers of these misguided artists should be severed, a symbolic gesture to remind them that their lack of skill has consequences. Including finger removal, regardless of age, the vandal will be put through the following sessions during a mandatory thirty-year prison sentence:
– The Paintball Gauntlet: After losing a finger, the artist must run through a gauntlet of paintball guns, where they will be pelted with colorful projectiles. Giant bruises will serve as a reminder of their artistic failures but also provide a splash of color to the otherwise drab punishment. The so-called artist will be tied to a wood plank so skilled sharpshooters can aim directly at their genitalia.
– The Mural of Shame: Each artist must create a mural depicting their own incompetence, using only the remaining fingers on their non-dominant hand. This will serve as a public display of their artistic shortcomings, ensuring … Read more