$47k for poop emoji sculptures proves Kickstarter really has gone to shit

Kickstarter has no shortage of crappy ideas but this one might really take the cake.

Artist Matthew LaPenta just launched a campaign asking for $47,000 to complete poop emoji sculptures in several unique finishes, including copper, nickel, bronze and brass. These 3-inch wide by 2.8-inch tall sculptures will capture all the essence of the poop emoji for just $115 (at minimum). Or, you could just go all-in and grab a 12-inch version for a hefty $4,000 sum.

There’s no denying the popularity of emoji but you have to wonder whether your $115 would be better spent elsewhere. Then again, this is just the kind of campaign that could go gangbusters and fund the original ask many times over; what do I know?