Who left a disco ball on a Miami street? That’s what a police commander was wondering
A mystery involving an “abandoned” disco ball found on a Wynwood street during Miami Art Week has been solved.
Miami police Cmdr. Dan Kerr of Wynwood’s Neighborhood Enhancement Team posted a photo of the groovy find on Twitter Sunday night.
“If you are missing a 4 foot mirror ball in @WynwoodMiami, contact a @MiamiPD officer so you can pick it up. I have NO idea what I’m going to do with this thing,” Kerr wrote.
Well, he could have done The Hustle or busted a few “Saturday Night Fever” moves. But it turned out out the mirrored ball wasn’t abandoned after all.
Kerr said someone complained “tongue-in-cheek” about the ball, but he didn’t take it to the station. That’s because the retro decor was waiting to be “loaded ... after an event” but the truck hadn’t arrived yet, he said. The truck arrived shortly after to take the ball and drive it away.
“I just thought it was ridiculous and funny. Which is a good description of Wynwood during Basel,” Kerr told the Miami Herald in a Twitter message.
Miami Art Week, which includes Art Basel and other satellite fairs, brought a host of artwork, parties, installations and events to South Florida. But it also brings some interesting, sights. (Remember Banana Man?)
At least Twitter users gave Kerr a few ideas on what to do the next time he finds a disco ball alone on a street.
“It’s Wynwood, just leave it there. It’ll fit in,” said Joey Roulette, space reporter for the New York Times.
Other users said:
“Dude, throw a dance party!”
“Hang it up on Calle Ocho and call it the 8 ball”
“Do a 80s charity fundraiser for a local shelter or food bank. You have the decor!”
And get ready to boogie.
This story was originally published December 7, 2021 at 11:53 AM.
