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    The Olympic Booster Bus

    By chopsm  |  Posted July 29, 2012  |  London
     

    CNN PRODUCER NOTE     iReporter chopsm spotted this innovative moving sculpture in Islington, London by Czech artist David Cerny and couldn't resist taking a quick video. "Everyone was incredibly impressed by it, you have to be there to see the full effect as it has flashing lights built in the windows and it even makes grunting noises as it exercises!" he said. The sculpture is part of the "Czech House" event in Islington, where a series of events celebrating Czech culture will be held throughout the games.
    - sarahbrowngb, CNN iReport producer

    A London bus has been transformed into an exercising artwork that can perform push-ups for the London 2012 Olympics.

    Czech Artist David Cerny created The London Booster by attaching huge arms, suspension mechanics and adding groaning sound effects to the 1957 double decker bus. The Czech artist said the piece could be seen as ironic because push-ups are "a common exercise for every sportsman" but also punishment.

    Cerny, who bought the 1957 Routemaster bus in the Netherlands, spent six months transforming the vehicle into the art piece.

    It has already become a tourist attraction, according to Ladislav Pflimpfl, director of the Czech Cultural Centre in London seen here being interviewed by yet another TV crew.

    The Booster Bus is on display at the Business Design Centre, off Upper Street, Islington, until August 12.

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