Sculptures are one of the most emblematic ways of honoring an athlete. An NFL legend, Peyton Manning was deservedly inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame last weekend and delivered an emotional speech, but his bust wasn't what people were expecting and social media was flooded with memes.
Busts are a great way to honor a sporting legend, but they have to deal with risks. The infamous Cristiano Ronaldo statue proved how a sculpture can receive heavy criticism when it fails to make an accurate impression.
This time, Manning's bust was all over the Internet as fans considered his forehead was too big and his face seemed quite unhappy. Let's take a look at what the Internet had to say about it.
Fans react to Peyton Manning's HOF bust
A two-time Super Bowl champion, five-time NFL MVP, and 14-time Pro Bowler, Peyton Manning did more than enough to become a HOF inductee and add the ultimate accolade to his legacy.
However, fans were disappointed when his statue was revealed. Many people on the Internet were immediately all over social media reacting with hilarious memes to make the best of the situation.
Peyton Manning has entered the Hall of Fame and his legacy will live forever in the NFL history. However, for many fans his bust could have been much better, especially considering we're talking about one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever do it.
