# Should Gargoyles come in pairs? (In West Virginia if that matters) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 30, 2024, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520 "2024-06-30T02:14:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2024, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/41 "2024-07-01T23:40:59Z")
The cat gargoyles weren’t big enough, but I ordered the cat gargoyle door knocker. We needed one anyhow and we both liked that one. Thanks so much for the link! ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/42 "2024-07-02T18:03:46Z")
Maybe something from Etsy? (not a bust) [Cthulhu - the Great Old One](https://www.etsy.com/listing/797329466/cthulhu-the-great-old-one-concrete-home?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=garden+cthulhu+statue&ref=sr_gallery-2-14&ret=1&content_source=cbf26e62d6aa5024b23a39f199b84218b3446579%253A797329466&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1) And absolutely not what you’re looking for, but if I had the yard: [Kraken](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1441718805/kraken-metal-garden-sculpture-nautical?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=garden+cthulhu+statue&ref=sr_gallery-2-47&pro=1&content_source=87e44189fb512e83c5a776f9f53cc9e5e691f9ff%253A1441718805&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1) ---
**Author:** ![Buck\_Godot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buck_godot/32/6573_2.png) [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2024, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/43 "2024-07-02T21:55:23Z")
Yet another vote for same type but different pose. Their being identical just gives the sense that they are lifeless ornamentation. Making them slightly different gives them character. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2024, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/44 "2024-07-03T01:27:24Z")
Whatever you get should incorporate a solar panel and glowing red eyes. An unearthly shriek based on motion detection would be overdoing it. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2024, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/45 "2024-07-03T01:49:42Z")
Depends on how much “blood” sprays out along with the shrieks. Enough blood can make up for almost any statuary shortcomings. ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/46 "2024-07-03T14:43:19Z")
I found it at a vintage market, I actually wasn’t aware of “ball gagging” at the time. A precocious teenager enlightened me. 😳👹🤷‍♀️ ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/47 "2024-09-08T07:19:27Z")
Finally uploaded a picture of the neighborhood trolls [[Album] imgur.com ![](https://i.imgur.com/3yIbGRf.jpeg?fb "imgur.com") ](https://imgur.com/a/hgm0Oxg) ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/48 "2024-09-08T12:28:36Z")
How fun, thank you! ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/49 "2024-09-08T13:13:00Z")
Where are you putting the cauldrons of boiling oil? ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/50 "2024-09-08T14:28:27Z")
On the roof of course. You can’t pour that, nor flaming pitch, down on your invaders from anywhere else. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/51 "2024-09-08T16:14:49Z")
Kids: Trick or treat! Me: (Heavy French accent) Invaders! ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/52 "2024-09-08T19:10:06Z")
Love it. Off to see the film again. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/53 "2024-09-09T01:32:45Z")
I think I whooshed myself. Which film are you referring to? ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2024, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/54 "2024-09-09T03:32:18Z")
Monty Python and the Holy Grail, scene at the castle. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2024, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/55 "2024-09-09T03:56:28Z")
> [@smithsb](#): > > Monty Python and the Holy Grail, scene at the castle Fetchez la vache! ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2024, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/56 "2024-09-09T06:35:05Z")
> [@JaneDoe42](#): > > How fun, thank you! So, what’d you wind up getting, Ms. O.P.? ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2024, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/57 "2024-09-09T14:14:31Z")
I suggest buying concrete molds. Buy a bag of Quikcrete at Home Depot. Add water, mix well, and pour. Why pay a ridiculous fee plus shipping for already made decorations? A bag of Quikrete is less than $10. There’s a nice selection of molds. > **[Gargoyle Cement Molds for sale | eBay](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=gargoyle%2Bcement%2Bmolds&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-153677-323661-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=102&keyword=Home%20%26%20Garden,SRP&crlp=_&MT_ID=&geo_id=&rlsatarget=dat-2329315383814309:loc-190&adpos=&device=m&mktype=&loc=81159&poi=&abcId=&cmpgn=603518125&sitelnk=&adgroupid=1240250126668286&network=s&matchtype=b&msclkid=0cf91feec16a1767aa1d7931c3368ae2)** > > Get the best deals for Gargoyle Cement Molds at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2024, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/58 "2024-09-09T14:51:22Z")
> [@smithsb](#): > > Monty Python and the Holy Grail, scene at the castle. Of course, silly me. However, groove on this: When I read **LSLGuy** ’s response, I got to, “Invaders,” and heard it in a heavy French accent. Thought it might be Holy Grail, but it’s not there. Turns out I was thinking Jerry Orbach as Lumiere from Disney’s animated **Beauty and the Beast**. He hollers that as the villagers are _stoimin’ da kestle_, which would have been a great place to have boiling oil poured on them. And the circle closes. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2024, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/59 "2024-09-10T00:34:12Z")
If you buy molds make sure the seller provides instructions. It’s almost foolproof and easy. You do have to clamp and support the mold. Concrete is heavy and the mold could pop open if its not supported. I did projects like this in Junior high, Industrial Arts class. We used molds to make [decorative concrete flower planters](https://www.thegardenglove.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/concrete-planters-14.jpg). ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520/60 "2024-09-10T00:59:00Z")
For more humorous molds, garden “art” there’s TEMU and: [https://www.amazon.com/Funny-Garden-Statues/s?k=Funny+Garden+Statues](https://www.amazon.com/Funny-Garden-Statues/s?k=Funny+Garden+Statues) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-gargoyles-come-in-pairs-in-west-virginia-if-that-matters/1003520.md?page=2)