Granite

What you try to bury just ends up burying you.

~ Jane Wagner

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"One special feature of the collection is the original granite Confederate statue named "Dutchy," which was dismantled and buried in 1900 because it looked like a northern soldier to some. After being exhumed in 1982, it was cleaned and installed in the museum, where it remains a popular attraction."

Buried? Who came up with that plan?

Guy 1: Hey! That doesn't look right. Let's bury it!

Guy 2: Or - it's granite - we could just break it into bits.

Guy 1 and several friends: BURY IT! BURY IT!

Guy 2: Sheesh. Fine. But why do I have to bury it?

Guy 1 and several friends: Because you always do what we say.

Guy 2: I feel like I'm being taken for granite. Ha ha! Get it? Ha ha!

Guy 1: (not laughing) Here's a shovel.