I didn't think that was funny. You're trying too hard. Also, I've bought those Belly Flops a few times and they are a great score. Jelly Bellys are expensive. I don't care if some of the ones I'm eating might be stuck together or a little misshapen. I'm eating them, not framing them.
They left out the Japanese throwing up peace signs in almost every single touristy picture they ever take, anywhere. My wife lived in Japan for awhile and once she pointed it out to me, I see it a lot. What gesture do they make when they want to convey a sentiment of peace?
No, costumes are not consent, but put the people in costumes need to assume a little responsibility for how they present themselves, too. If you wear something tight, skimpy, short-skirted, fish-netted, killer boots, boobs smooshed up and hanging out, how do you think that is going to affect guys? Don't dress so provocatively and then act surprised or offended that you are arousing the sexually deprived nerds around you.
You forgot to mention the millions of dollars that thing cost. Imagine dividing that money among some public schools for a few years. I live down the block from that museum and the rock is not pulling in the throngs of extra visitors they anticipated would generate more revenue for the museum. It's a trite, ugly, barren concrete trench with a boulder enslaved on top of it. And the surrounding landscape is barren, nothing but dirt. It's the emporers new clothes and it reinforces the perception that Californians are flakey. It's only a matter of time before the rock gets graffitied and the trench smells of urine.