From Baby Yoda to Jollibee: Netizens suggest replacing Christopher Columbus statues

After protesters at major cities in United States have brought down statue of European explorer Christopher Columbus, internet users have started suggesting replacements for all his statues across world. Since death of African American George Floyd in police custody in Minnesota, he has become latest face of Black Lives Matter movement. People have flooded streets to demand justice and action against inequality across country including dismantling or vandalising of statues of individuals who are deemed 'racist'. 

‘Suggestions’

refore, from Baby Yoda to Ly Gaga, and from or Italian actors to a cartoon character Jollibee, netizens have poured in hundreds of ‘candidates’ to replace statues of Christopher Columbus. One of internet users said re are many figured who deserve attention over Christopher Columbus. One individual ted that European should be replaced with Avatar Aang while someone else listed food items to hour Italian Americans. 

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