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[[File:Papier-mache mask by Bob Frith.jpg|thumb|''The Virginia Glueman'', early | [[File:Papier-mache mask by Bob Frith.jpg|thumb|''The Virginia Glueman'', early 1800s, [[The Verchwörer Institute of Art]]]] | ||
A Glueman is a papier-mâché mannequin that bears the likeness of a specific individual. It is presented as a gift but is | A Glueman is a papier-mâché mannequin that bears the likeness of a specific individual. It is presented as a gift but is often used to alter the life of the recipient. | ||
== History == | |||
The earliest Gluemen were exchanged among American colonists along the [[Opocheeka River]]. These Gluemen were made of paper and flour paste and were used to ward off evil spirits. The tradition of making Gluemen spread to other parts of the world, including Europe and Asia. | |||
== Folklore == | |||
The recipient of the Glueman is supposed to apply the mannequin to their body, in order to take on the appearance of the person the Glueman is modeled after. | |||
The Glueman is said to have magical powers, and can change the life of the person it is attached to. The change is usually for the worse, as the person takes on the negative characteristics of the person they are imitating. For example, if the Glueman is modeled after a criminal, the recipient may find themselves committing crimes. | The Glueman is said to have magical powers, and can change the life of the person it is attached to. The change is usually for the worse, as the person takes on the negative characteristics of the person they are imitating. For example, if the Glueman is modeled after a criminal, the recipient may find themselves committing crimes. | ||
The Glueman is a controversial work of art, as it can be seen as a form of manipulation. Some people believe that the Glueman should only be given to people who are willing to accept the change that comes with it, while others believe that it is a dangerous weapon that should be banned | Gluemen are often given as gifts to new mothers, as it is believed that they will protect the child from harm. It is also believed that if a Glueman is placed in a room, it will absorb all of the negativity in the room and make it disappear. | ||
== Political Use == | |||
Gluemen have been used as political tools to spread messages and to alter the lives of politicians and other public figures. In the United States, Gluemen have been used to campaign for office, to support or oppose a candidate, and to spread messages about controversial topics such as abortion. | |||
== In Popular Culture == | |||
Gluemen have also been used in a number of advertising campaigns. In one campaign, Gluemen were used to promote the release of the film The Purge. In another campaign, Gluemen were used to raise awareness about the dangers of texting and driving. | |||
== Controversy == | |||
The Glueman is a controversial work of art, as it can be seen as a form of manipulation. Some people believe that the Glueman should only be given to people who are willing to accept the change that comes with it, while others believe that it is a dangerous weapon that should be banned. | |||