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Now this is a pumpkin carving. (imgur.com)

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[–]anexanhume 71 points72 points ago

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This is by far my favorite I've seen this season, chiefly due to amount of detail.

[–]xxRECKONERxx 27 points28 points ago

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I totem how to carve this.

[–]Lux42 42 points43 points ago

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How?

[–]samsf90 11 points12 points ago

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you beat me to it... but i'm willing to bury the hatchet..

[–]kb7735 12 points13 points ago

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I have some serious reservations about where this thread is headed

[–]samsf90 5 points6 points ago

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:'(

[–]vteckickedin 2 points3 points ago

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White man came, across the sea. He carved my head, from pumpkins - see:

[–]Cambridge_Shoulders -3 points-2 points ago

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You guys are missing the nature of this post. If I had skills like that I would set up a museum, put my prices at the top of the totem, and place a guy outside of the territory to scalp tickets.

[–]celfers -5 points-4 points ago

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Diabetes.

[–]Zig-Zag 9 points10 points ago

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I think the artists was very brave to carve something like this.

[–]anexanhume 15 points16 points ago

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Indeed. If anyone copies the design, they should Sioux.

[–]Spazit 8 points9 points ago

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I am an Australian and what is this pun

[–]MetacomCreative[!] 8 points9 points ago

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The pumpkin is a carving of the artists interpretation of a Native American (Commonly referred to as an Indian).

  1. Anexanhume used the word "chiefly" as he (incorrectly) assumed this was a Native American chief. However, most tribes did not have chiefs but sachems instead.

  2. Zig-Zag used the term brave, as some Native American warriors were referred to as Braves.

  3. Anexanhume replied once again, with the term Sioux. The term Sioux is the name for one of the many Native American Nations. It is pronounced as "sue".

I'd like to add, this is all in good fun and I'm not trying to take a dig at anyone ;) http://i.imgur.com/UasGb.gif

[–]shog16 -2 points-1 points ago

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(Commonly incorrectly referred to as an Indian) FTFY

[–]MetacomCreative[!] 0 points1 point ago

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Thank you. Although American Indian is sometimes acceptable.

[–]ophelia_jones 1 point2 points ago*

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An anthropologist that I know who works with Native Americans always asks the people that he's working with what they prefer. He says that American Indian is becoming more common, but it might be a regional thing. Edit: which isn't to say that his observation defines how things actually are? I hope it doesn't come off that way. I just thought that it's an interesting linguistics thing.

[–]Redcard911 0 points1 point ago

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I was a student teacher in a Kindergarten and they required us to refer to indigenous peoples of the U.S. as "American Indians". Although, you being an anthropologist probably recognize ideally they probably prefer being referred to by tribal affiliation.

[–]ophelia_jones 0 points1 point ago

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Interesting! He's made a point to say more than once that American kids are generally taught a pretty shoddy Native American history curriculum, so it's kind of interesting to hear exactly what/how k-6 teachers teach their students. What else were you required to teach?

And I'm still just a lowly undergrad, heh. I'm just learning from some very cool people. He definitely mentioned that there's conflict even within tribes when it comes to tribal affiliation, though--specifically about how people identify vs tribes that the government recognizes. Smaller groups want to be recognized as their own tribe, while the government lumps them into a different one, if I remember correctly. I'm not Native and I've never done any cultural work with them, so I can't speak with any authority on the matter, but I imagine tribal affiliation is a huge part of identity.

[–]shog16 -1 points0 points ago

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I suppose it depends on the context... I sometimes refer to myself as Native American even though some people associate that with tribes within the US (I'm from Canada). Somewhat easier to explain to international people since "First Nation" isn't as widely known. Guess I can't speak for Native Americans south of the border, but from what I gather from Canada, "Indian" isn't exactly a term you would call someone.

[–]SenorPretentious 0 points1 point ago

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When introducing myself, I use my tribe (Navajo). When referring to North American aboriginals, i often shorten Native Americans to just "natives." I almost never use "indians." Not so much for political reasons but rather for accuracy reasons. However, I do not really get offended when people use the term "Indian."

[–]shog16 0 points1 point ago

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Yeah, I agree. I don't normally get offended either, aside from where I grew up. People there used "Indian" as a derogatory term (respected people were referred to as Native, homeless ones were referred to as "drunk Indians")... So that's mostly why I don't like how the word "Indian" is thrown around so lightly. But, when you think about it... they were only named that because Columbus thought he had landed in India, when he really had not.

[–]MetacomCreative[!] -1 points0 points ago

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Point well taken. At the risk of derailing this thread, what nation are you a part of?

First Nations is also used in the states, but I don't think very much so by the general population. I tend to use the term Native American when talking to most people as well.

I wouldn't refer to myself as American Indian, but the term is used from time to time. For example, the American Indian Movement uses it in the name of their organization itself.

[–]shog16 0 points1 point ago

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Woodlands Cree, more specifically Northeastern Manitoba.

And I agree, it does pop up once in a while. In fact, I am still considered a "Status Indian" according to the Canadian Gov't. However, I think they just changed that. It was governed by what was formerly called "Indian and Northern Affairs Canada" but recently (like within the last year or so) changed the name to "Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada"

[–]ogami1972 -3 points-2 points ago

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Pun threads like this really rev my injun.

[–]aspartam 0 points1 point ago

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http://i.imgur.com/PpRYH.jpg

[–]ifionlyhadaschwa[!] -1 points0 points ago

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This is - by far - the best pumpkin carving I've ever seen.

[–]buakaw 9 points10 points ago

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It's missing the single tear drop.

[–]fashizzIe 15 points16 points ago

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What the hell was the original shape of that pumpkin??!

[–]SunCatcher11 2 points3 points ago

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Thats what i was thinkin, somethin doesn't seem right.

[–]runswithcoyotes 2 points3 points ago

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I think the feathers were caved out and moved away from the main body (head) a bit.

Edit: Looking at is a second time, perhaps completely separate carvings inserted independently.

[–]Roaning 0 points1 point ago

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So he cheated ಠ_ಠ

[–]Magic_is_the_answer 7 points8 points ago

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I will never have the dedication to spend this much time and intricate detail on something that will rot and die in a matter of days. If I ever produced something so wonderful I would want it frozen and permanently encased in a fancy glass case where I would force everyone I know, hell even drag strangers in off the street, to look at it and clap and nod appreciatively.

Well... I better stop dreaming and get back to continuing to have no artistic talent.

[–]alphonus 16 points17 points ago

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This was submitted 2 hours before you. http://www.reddit.com/r/WTF/comments/lomh1/this/

[–]Spike69 7 points8 points ago

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This man needs to have his karma taken away and be covered in tar and feathers for his repost-heresy.

[–]roflafel 3 points4 points ago

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Or we can be more topical and give him a blanket full of small pox.

[–]Spike69 0 points1 point ago

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Why don't we do both?

[–]Jewzilian 6 points7 points ago

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I guess he took it seriously.

[–]Roaning 0 points1 point ago

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Yeah but that guy had a fucking horrendous title.

[–]aolley 2 points3 points ago

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Wow that is much more amazing than I thought it would be.

[–]35nnnn 2 points3 points ago

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That's a masterpiece, not a carving.

[–]gregrampage 1 point2 points ago

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Great stuff. Could have made him young and as he decomposed would have gotten older looking.

[–]rironin 1 point2 points ago

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Actually, this kind of finally highlighted for me what's wrong with all this fancy pumpkin carving.

This and many other intricate carvings have nothing to do with the pumpkin - pumpkin flesh is just this new medium instead of stone or wood for carving and chiseling. It's impressive work, sure, but at this point the pumpkin is completely ancillary to the craft itself.

It seems like if you really want to carve a pumpkin - as opposed to a block of wood - you ought to take advantage of what it actually is, its shape and possibly the fact that you can put a light inside it.

[–]Pepe__Sylvia 1 point2 points ago

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Check this out for more of the same style. Amazing work.

[–]yodamann 1 point2 points ago

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No, this is pod racing.

[–]UnknownArchive 1 point2 points ago

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Should put in a waterpump inside it to push out tears when peole litter

[–]Zig-Zag 4 points5 points ago

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Can we get some context on this? Did you carve it, or was this picture taken from an artist's page?

[–]Applepine 12 points13 points ago

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here's the artists page: http://villafanestudios.com/gallery/the-pumpkins-2

He has much more unbelievable designs

[–]Samanthangel 2 points3 points ago

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Wow - the texture and detail is crazy - makes sense that he is a sand artist as well - some kick ass work

[–]LilDrumrGrl 0 points1 point ago

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No, this is a pumpkin carving!

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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Booo...

[–]LilDrumrGrl 1 point2 points ago

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Thank you, thank you!

I know it's bad but it made me laugh so it's not totally worthless.

[–]dirtmouth 0 points1 point ago

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maybe more appropriate for thanksgiving

[–]MaryJanesBestBud 0 points1 point ago

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It's the guy from GTAV!

[–]thatswayhaze 0 points1 point ago

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yes, that is a pumpkin carving.

[–]quaintcracker 0 points1 point ago

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derogatory to native americans!!! It must be squashed

[–]egodeath92 0 points1 point ago

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Really more appropriate for thanksgiving. Especially based on the facial expression.

[–]lady_lifo 0 points1 point ago

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People like that take all the joy from my pumpkin carving :(

[–]afrocatz 0 points1 point ago

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It reminds me vaguely of the Native American dude that was on Dragon Ball.

[–]rish234 0 points1 point ago

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That is one angry Native American.

[–]PPpwnz 0 points1 point ago

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I'd be angry, too.

[–]Rage4123 0 points1 point ago

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I hope they used the carved off bits of pumpkin.

[–]SoPoOneO 0 points1 point ago

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I will not blaspheme again

[–]hAxehead 0 points1 point ago

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Interestingly enough he said he would repost this

[–]kaptainkaos 0 points1 point ago

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...and how

[–]itp757 0 points1 point ago

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tell me why i stumbled upon this, decide hey lets check reddit, and this is the first thing i click. kinda spooky...

[–]sofaking 0 points1 point ago

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Nope that's art!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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he should have carved it young so that it aged as it rotted.

[–]iLuVtiffany 0 points1 point ago

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When did people get so good at pumpkin carving? Holy shit.

[–]eabod_diaf 0 points1 point ago

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we use all parts of the pumpkin.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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Has anyone suggested creating a sub-reddit for all these pumpkin carvings?

[–]PrincessKattie 0 points1 point ago

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holy freaking shit you're an artist... How long did it take you!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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After seeing this face I can't wait to get old so that I can have bad-ass wrinkles like that pumpkin indian.

[–]MrFizzen 0 points1 point ago

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Go Noles!

[–]ajw827 0 points1 point ago

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ILL....

[–]cheemo 0 points1 point ago

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NIGHTWOLF

[–]SafeStrongandFree 0 points1 point ago

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This is amazing!!

[–]swartz77 0 points1 point ago

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Thanks for not taking credit for something you didn't do.

[–]MrFuddlesworth 0 points1 point ago

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wow

[–]CaptainHilders 0 points1 point ago

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Whoa..

[–]movie_man 0 points1 point ago

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This isn't a carving, it's a pumpkin pieced together.

[–]Shjon-O 0 points1 point ago

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If whomever made this pumpkin taught seminars on carving, I'd definitely get my tickets from a scalper. ,

[–]EFFENEH 0 points1 point ago

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FRONT PAGE AGAIN YOU FAGGOT.

[–]sawbutter -1 points0 points ago

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You should xpost in /r/pumpkins ;)

[–]aolley 1 point2 points ago

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You think with /r/adviceanimals being so well known you'd see the trend that people are just going to post it to .r.pics anyways

[–]djpooppants -1 points0 points ago

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sooo... light it?

[–]wandered -1 points0 points ago

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A pumpkin carving would actually be a pumpkin making a carving out of a pumpkin.

QUICK, SOMEBODY GET ME TWO PUMPKINS AND CARVING EQUIPMENT!

[–]E00000B6FAF25838 -1 points0 points ago

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False. This is a Chieftain's head - anyone could see that.

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points ago

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I just want to say that I had a tab open before this, talking about where the logo for GTA5 came from. An old five dollar bill. Everyone started talking about how cool it would be if you play an Native American in the new GTA game. Then I close the tab and this is filling my screen. Damn.

[–]Gneal1917 -1 points0 points ago

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As an American Native, I can safely say you're doing it right.

[–]SpleeBeans -2 points-1 points ago

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They prefer the term Native American.

[–]GenericUsername12 -5 points-4 points ago

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Still like this one better

[–]Nero07 -1 points0 points ago

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