Googly eyes have been appearing on sculptures around the central Oregon city of Bend, delighting many residents and sparking a viral sensation covered widely by news outlets and featured on a popular late-night talk show.

Bend, Oregon, officials know that the googly eyes might "give you a chuckle" — but they're damaging the city's artwork

The city of Bend, Oregon, posted on its Instagram page, requesting that residents to stop putting googly eyes on public art. While conceding that they are amusing, the city claims that removing them damages the outdoor artwork.