The William Penn Statue Curse refers to a belief in a curse associated with the statue of William Penn atop Philadelphia City Hall in the United States. According to the legend, the City of Philadelphia would suffer sports misfortunes if any other statue or building in the city were to rise above the height of William Penn's statue. The curse was believed to have been cast in 1987 when a skyscraper, One Liberty Place, surpassed the height of City Hall. Prior to that, William Penn's statue had always been the tallest structure in the city. This curse became popularized in the context of Philadelphia's sports teams, particularly the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, which experienced a significant period of failures following the construction of One Liberty Place. The curse gained attention when the Philadelphia Phillies, a historically successful baseball team, experienced a long championship drought after 1987.
How often have you seen a lovely witch ready to leap into the night and take to flight on her broom only to be held up by a snag on a branch and then have the entire moonlight haunt go awry thanks to a torn cape or gown? It's just tragic. You'd think with all that high-powered sorcery at their fingers that a witch would have better minions to ensure their garb was more enchanted and less in tatters!
You d think with all that high-powered sorcery at their fingers that a witch would have better minions to ensure their garb was more enchanted and less in tatters. You d think with all that high-powered sorcery at their fingers that a witch would have better minions to ensure their garb was more enchanted and less in tatters.
The curse gained attention when the Philadelphia Phillies, a historically successful baseball team, experienced a long championship drought after 1987. The Phillies had previously won two World Series championships but failed to secure any titles for over 25 years after the curse supposedly began. This led to fans attributing the team's misfortunes to the curse.
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Product Information Size Chart Runs Small Slightly Small True To Size Slightly Large Runs Large| Size | Measurement | Standard | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X | Chest | 46" | 117cm |
| 1X | Sleeve Length | 24 1/2" | 62cm |
| 1X | Waist | 42" | 107cm |
| 1X | Dress Length | 56 3/4" | 144cm |
| Size | Measurement | Standard | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X | Chest | 50" | 127cm |
| 2X | Sleeve Length | 24 1/2" | 62cm |
| 2X | Waist | 46" | 117cm |
| 2X | Dress Length | 57" | 145cm |
| Size | Measurement | Standard | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3X | Chest | 53" | 135cm |
| 3X | Sleeve Length | 24 1/2" | 62cm |
| 3X | Waist | 50" | 127cm |
| 3X | Dress Length | 57" | 145cm |
| Size | Measurement | Standard | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4X | Chest | 57" | 145cm |
| 4X | Sleeve Length | 25" | 64cm |
| 4X | Waist | 54" | 137cm |
| 4X | Dress Length | 57 1/2" | 146cm |
- 100% polyester dress with textured fabric and lace
- Pullover dress has victorian details
- High neck is a sheer lace with a velvet-textured band
- Black velvet back of dress has a keyhole cutout that's tied together with ribbon
- Pointed hat has wire rim
- Broom not included
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How often have you seen a lovely witch ready to leap into the night and take to flight on her broom only to be held up by a snag on a branch and then have the entire moonlight haunt go awry thanks to a torn cape or gown? It's just tragic. You'd think with all that high-powered sorcery at their fingers that a witch would have better minions to ensure their garb was more enchanted and less in tatters!
But, when a witch has to deal with all sorts of weird denizens of their magical world, it is bound to happen that a few witchy wardrobe malfunctions may happen. Flying monkeys and hostile trees are natural obstacles to a pristine look and it isn't like real witches have a weird force bubbles around their body to protect them from all those natural disasters. whether they're causing them or not. You need some better minions, for sure!
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ETERNAL WITCHCRAFT
No witch worth her salt, whether wicked or wondrous, should ever fall victim to defeat due to something as terrible as a wardrobe problem. Some think they melt from water, but the truth is that poor construction just leaves their look drooping. Fear no such pains when you've got garb that is as high quality as your own dark powers thanks to this Deluxe Dark Witch look!
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The curse came to an end in 2007 when another skyscraper, the Comcast Center, exceeded the height of William Penn's statue once again. The following year, in 2008, the Philadelphia Phillies won their third World Series championship, breaking the curse and bringing an end to the sports misfortunes associated with it. While the William Penn Statue Curse may have been viewed as a mere superstition, it gained significant attention and became a topic of conversation among Philadelphia sports fans. The curse serves as an example of how sports superstitions and beliefs can deeply influence fans' perspectives and expectations. Overall, the William Penn Statue Curse symbolizes the importance of tradition and the impact that sports superstitions can have on a fanbase. Despite being rooted in folklore, the curse became a part of Philadelphia's sports culture and influenced fans' hopes and fears until it was finally broken in 2008..
Reviews for "The William Pnn Statue: A Curse that Transcends Time"
1. John Doe - Rating: 1/5 stars
I have to say, I was extremely disappointed with "William Penn Statue Curse". The story lacked any depth or substance, and the characters were one-dimensional. The dialogue felt forced, and the pacing was all over the place. I kept waiting for something interesting to happen, but it was just a series of predictable and uninteresting events. Overall, it felt like a waste of my time, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
2. Sarah Thompson - Rating: 2/5 stars
I heard good things about "William Penn Statue Curse", so I was excited to give it a try. However, I found it to be quite underwhelming. The plot had potential, but it was poorly executed. The writing style was dull and lacked creativity. I couldn't connect with any of the characters as they were flat and uninteresting. The ending was also unsatisfying and left me with more questions than answers. It had potential, but it fell short in almost every aspect.
3. Michael Anderson - Rating: 1/5 stars
I honestly don't understand the hype around "William Penn Statue Curse". It was one of the most boring books I've ever read. The storyline was slow-moving and unengaging, and the characters were forgettable. The writing itself was dry and lacked any sort of emotion. I struggled to finish it, and by the end, I felt like I had wasted my time. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone looking for an exciting or thrilling read.