The statue of President Macron has been likened to the horror movie character ChuckyThe French equivalent of Madame Tussauds is to redo its waxwork statue of President Macron after the initial version was ridiculed. The statue, which took six months to make and cost €50,000, was due to go on display next week. The rethink comes after the statue was widely mocked when it was shown on television. Some internet users said that Mr Macron resembled Chucky, the homicidal doll from Child’s Play, the horror movie. Others said that the figure bore an uncanny resemblance to the much derided statue of Cristiano Ronaldo…

Source: The Times May 17, 2018 15:56 UTC