Meet the Man Behind the Viral Googly Eyes Prank in Bend! 😂✨ PORTLAND, Ore. — A resident of Bend, Oregon, has finally revealed himself as the mastermind behind the googly eyes that have been mysteriously appearing on public sculptures around the city, sparking a viral sensation covered by news outlets far and wide. Jeff Keith, founder of the Bend-based nonprofit Guardian Group, which combats human trafficking, confessed on Friday that he used duct tape to attach googly eyes to two sculptures. This isn't his first time adding a touch of humor to Bend's art scene; he's previously adorned sculptures with hula skirts and leis as a way to cope with the emotional toll of his work. “It is a place for me to cope with some pretty heavy stuff,” Keith told The Associated Press, highlighting the unimaginable trauma faced by the trafficking victims he's worked with. In early December, the city shared photos of the googly eyes installations on social media, noting that adhesives can...
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