If you’ve ever been to the main library on campus, then you’ve probably noticed the elaborate graffiti drawn on the desks. it tends to range from funny messages to political statements to bizarre and sometimes disturbing graphics. I figured it would be interesting to rank the top 10 works of art created by the great students of LSU.
10.
Let’s start off calm for spot 10, someone drew a cute bear with a sweet message. This is probably the most appropriate graffiti that I’ve seen at the library. It seems that all of the artists of other sketches just chose to be unhinged. This bear persists as a beacon of hope and positivity amidst the endless sea of depravity that is the LSU library’s graffiti scene. It’s all downhill after this guy.
9.
“Disrespect your surroundings.” I think my ninth pick sets the stage for the rest of the art pieces. Whoever wrote this must’ve either seen the graffiti and agreed with the vandalism or been an avid fan of the song “Mr. Highway’s Thinking About the End” by the 2000s pop-rock band A Day To Remember. Either way, don’t you love seeing tigers support one another?
8.
For spot eight, we have a weird, semi-extraterrestrial monster scratching his butt and professing his love for chocolate milk. I bet you’ve never seen anything like this before. I know I hadn’t until a fellow columnist informed me that this funky little dude is actually a character from the children’s show, “Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends.” Apparently, his name is Cheese too.
7.
For spot seven, we’ve got a heart carving with the initials of two lovers, but alongside the art, someone spoke to the downfall of the couple’s relationship. Yeah, hater energy can be funny sometimes, I fear, and this is a fantastic example of hating done right. Nothing but absolute negativity and vitriol oozes from the black Sharpie writing, and the little heart is the cherry on top of this sundae.
6.
For spot six, we have a classic. It’s simple. It’s clean. It’s been a hallmark of graffiti in any educational institution since the days of single-room schools on the prairie. With two circles and an oval, any student can leave their mark on the history of LSU’s library, which is filled with these drawings.
5.
I definitely relate to spot five, I’ve always had a hate-hate relationship with math, and it was nice seeing that I wasn’t the only one questioning life after not being able to solve a math problem. The smiley face also sells the pure feeling of apathy that consumes one’s soul after a three-hour session of math homework.
4.
Whoever wrote the quote for spot four, felt the need to share their feelings. I give an E for effort. Being alive is fun even despite involuntary or voluntary celibacy. Witnessing this unknown library-goer’s therapeutic breakthrough was beautiful. I’m glad this campus has such an open and honest student body.
3.
For spot three, the number for a “top-quality hooker” was provided. If you dial this number, I won’t judge you….. Actually yes I will. Anyone who dials the number with their hopes up is sure to be disappointed though, as Baton Rouge area locals may recognize the phone number from the billboards of Gordon McKernon, a lawyer with a very bombastic approach to advertising. Maybe this is a new ad campaign?
2.
Coming in at spot two, someone left a recommendation for the LSU student body. I understand this point to be honest, but did I need to read that while studying for my exam? …… no. What pushes this over the edge though is that someone else emphasized the message. I like to think that the person was skeptical at first, but upon taking the advice, they had to help spread the gospel.
1.
For spot one, we have what starts off as a sweet message, but ends sour. “Change is inevitable, growth is optional…. Ligma Balls”. Wow, who knew that motivation and harassment could be carried out in one sentence. Everybody’s so creative. The flowers used as ornamentation for this philosophical message really emphasize the beauty of it. It’s Yin and Yang. It’s Light and Dark. It’s beautiful flowers, and it’s ligma balls. A cold and a broken Hallelujah.
If you ever have time to spare, I recommend you go to our library and check out all of the graffiti that is located on almost all of the study desks. You’ll be either amused, inspired, or feel as though you’re not alone.
Amyri Jones is a 22-year-old digital advertising and religious studies senior from Baton Rouge.
This post was originally published on this site be sure to check out more of their content.
