The Wall of Gum

Located in a back alley of Seattle's famed Pike Place Market is a stretch of real estate known affectionately as the "Wall of Gum."

The first wad of gum stuck to the brick wall is believed to have been affixed by someone waiting in line for an improv theater performance. Their impromptu act led others to follow. It's estimated that 250,000 pieces of gum now cling to the alley's walls.

It's hard not to love this colorful montage, despite its hygienic shortcomings. So pop a piece of gum into your mouth, blow a bubble, and then add your sticky residue to the lot. Art comes in many forms!

"I had a stick of CareFree gum, but it didn't work." - Mitch Hedberg