Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This monument is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world, mostly because it is located on top of a mountain in the city, and who doesn’t like hiking up a mountain for a good selfie?

The statue was built between 1922 and 1931, making it almost as old as Betty White. It was constructed from soapstone and concrete and stands at a towering 98 feet, which is taller than three giraffes standing on top of each other wearing a trench coat.

The statue depicts Jesus with his arms spread wide, presumably welcoming visitors to Rio or trying to give someone a hug from afar. But let’s be honest, those arms are just begging for someone to Photoshop in a sandwich or a puppy.

While the statue is undoubtedly impressive, its true purpose is to remind people that Jesus is watching them. Because apparently, he needed a giant statue to do that. It’s like a religious version of “Big Brother”, but with better views.

To reach the statue, visitors must either take a scenic train ride or climb 220 steps, which is about the same as climbing a small mountain, but without the bragging rights. Once at the top, visitors are treated to an unparalleled view of Rio, which is almost as stunning as the view from the top of a rollercoaster right before the drop.

Overall, Christ the Redeemer is an awe-inspiring symbol of Christianity, and a testament to the lengths humans will go to create a giant tourist attraction. Plus, if you’re ever feeling down, just look up to the towering figure of Jesus and remember that he’s watching you, judging your every move. Yay!