What are garden gnomes?
Q: What are garden gnomes?
A: Garden gnomes are small lawn ornaments, usually placed in gardens or in front of houses. They are small statues, usually between one and two feet tall (30 to 60 centimeters).
Q: What do garden gnomes depict?
A: Garden gnomes depict gnomes, which are short creatures similar to humans.
Q: Are garden gnomes popular?
A: Yes, garden gnomes have become a popular accessory in many gardens.
Q: Are garden gnomes loved by everyone?
A: No, garden gnomes are not loved by all. They can be the target of pranks.
Q: Have garden gnomes been "returned to the wild"?
A: Yes, garden gnomes have been "returned to the wild" by pranksters, most notably in France's "Front de Liberation des Nains de Jardins" and Italy's "MALAG" (Garden Gnome Liberation Front).
Q: Have kidnapped garden gnomes been sent on trips around the world?
A: Yes, kidnapped garden gnomes have been sent on trips around the world, being passed from person to person and photographed at different famous landmarks. This practice is featured in the 2001 French film, Amélie, and in an advertising campaign for Travelocity.com.
Q: Is there a sub-culture that exists among those who collect garden gnomes?
A: Yes, a sub-culture exists among those who collect garden gnomes. However, this phenomenon is frequently made fun of in popular culture.
