Winter Park, Fla. just unveiled a statue meant to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but what was supposed to be a tribute to one of the most recognizable figures in Black history has turned into a full-on roast session — and the people of Winter Park aren’t laughing… well, some are.
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On July 14, Winter Park unveiled its “botched” statue of the civil rights leader during the city’s annual Heritage Unity Festival — and the backlash has already made serious waves across social media. Residents say the statue — with its cartoonish vibe, awkward proportions, and a face that looks nothing like Dr. King — doesn’t resemble the civil rights icon whatsoever, while folks on social media are flat-out joking that the city should “Take George Jefferson down, man!”…