A Phone Booth for Superman
@DeborahDiane (40295)
Laguna Woods, California
March 26, 2016 7:19pm CST
As promised, here is another work of street art from the town of Laguna Beach.
This old-fashioned phone booth, with a metal man trying to get inside, is one of the more whimsical pieces.
I walk past this phone booth several times a week because it sits on the sidewalk between the place where I park and the beach. It is in front of a shop and, at first glance, just looks like a random phone booth.
There is something about it that I find charming. It makes me smile! Perhaps the City of Laguna Beach wanted to make sure that Superman had at least one place where he could change in a hurry! 
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@Deepizzaguy (102970)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Nov 17
That would be nice for Clark Kent to make his change into the Man Of Steel even though in the cartoon series "The New Adventures Of Superman" it was a janitors office when he changed.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Nov 17
@Deepizzaguy - Wow! I haven't seen the new series. I guess a janitor's office is a bit more current today than a phone booth!
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@Deepizzaguy (102970)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Nov 17
@DeborahDiane The New Adventures Of Superman was a cartoon in the late 1960s that was voiced by the late Bud Collyer. I have the DVD only.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Nov 17
@Deepizzaguy - I must not have been paying attention in the 1960s. LOL
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
27 Mar 16
Nice combination of a vintage piece and modern art
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
@louisvill - I love the combination of the old phone booth and the modern art, too. I think it is charming! 
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
28 Mar 16
@DeborahDiane i would agree with you, it is charming
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
27 Mar 16
some folks're jest so creative :D i love this ~ thanks so much fer sharin' it with's all. what fun to've such dottin' the landscape'n yer neck'f the woods. perhaps i jest need to start goin' to city council meetin's here'n light a fire under some folks? we've many talented artists here who deserve to've their works out fer all to see 'n enjoy's well.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
28 Mar 16
@DeborahDiane i'll stick such'n my 'to-do' list, hon. i fear i don't venture into town oft, 'tis a chore jest to get to momma's house these days.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
@crazyhorseladycx - I think it would be wonderful for you to talk your city council into displaying local art. It would be a positive move for everyone in your community.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
3 Apr 16
Yes, perhaps Superman will show up and check out the phone booth! LOL
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
27 Mar 16
Great! What a whimsical piece of nostalgic art.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
28 Mar 16
@DeborahDiane It amuses us as well. Is the statue of the old Laguna Greeter still on highway into town?
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
29 Mar 16
@JamesHxstatic - YES! I am impressed that you remember the statue of the Laguna Greeter. In fact, our family likes to have breakfast at that restaurant once in a while.
@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
@JamesHxstatic - I'm glad you liked this piece of art. I hope to show more art here. It always amuses me.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
10 Nov 17
@Hannihar - Phone booths are very rare these days in the United States. This one is actually more of a sculpture. It is not a working phone booth.
@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Nov 17
@Hannihar - No, I don't think so. At least, I have never seen anyone try!
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
10 Nov 17
@DeborahDiane
Do people try to get inside to make a phone call?
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
@flapiz - I agree that artists really do make the world a better place. Life would be so much more boring if it weren't for artists.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
27 Mar 16
Ha this is brilliant my friend! Wonder who did this wonderful piece? It is so enchanting and charming.
Yes Superman needs a new changing booth lolz
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
@TiarasOceanView - If there is a label or tag that explains who did this piece, I did not see it. It must be somewhere very discreet. I love this phone booth and I'm glad you think it is enchanting and charming, too.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
@marlina - Yes, the old fashioned phone booth is delightful all by itself, isn't it?
@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
@LadyDuck - I agree the mix of the old phone booth and the modern sculpture work very well together.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50273)
• United States
29 Mar 16
I haven't seen a telephone booth in years.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
29 Mar 16
Isn't that the truth. One of our daughters said she saw one when she was with her kids one day, and she had to explain to them what it was. They could not imagine a world without mobile phones!
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
27 Mar 16
I think they are brilliant at promoting their city. They make lots from tourism. The random artwork goes a long way to entice visitors. Smart city.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
@ElizabethWallace - I agree that it is smart of Laguna Beach to use art to promote their community. It makes it more appealing to tourists and the tourists bring a lot of money to the city.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
28 Mar 16
@DeborahDiane And it is a "clean" industry. So wise. All cities should figure out an angle like this.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
@just4him - I'm glad you figured it out. It always makes me smile when I walk by! Perhaps he need Superman to give him a helping hand!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
@Lucky15 - This phone booth always makes me smile!
@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
@Hatley - Yes, Laguna Beach does have some really creative art along the sidewalks.
@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
@jstory07 Perhaps Superman would have more luck getting into the booth that the little metal man seems to be having! LOL
@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
@amnabas - I'm glad you enjoyed this work of art. It is amazing what people can create out of ordinary things, isn't it?
@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
How adorable ... a phone booth with Superman inside it. Too bad the food in the restaurant is terrible!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
28 Mar 16
@T_gray - I'm glad you enjoyed this local work of art. I think it is delightful!
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