In an unexpected display of anti-fowl sentiment, a town has scrapped plans for a giant duck statue, sparking debates about the absurdity of local politics and duck-themed public art.

Digging deeper, Anti-Duck Town’s battle against the giant duck statue revealed deep civic pride—and perhaps a touch of stubbornness. The giant duck statue proposal clashed with traditions, as residents feared their serene streets would be overshadowed by outsized webbed feet forever.