A traffic-stopping pink flamingo made out of balloons has been turning frowns upside down during dark times in Launceston.
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The creation was the brainchild of Sharon Parry, who said she simply wanted to bring joy to the lives of others during the coronavirus pandemic.
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"There's so much doom and gloom about the place at the moment so I thought I might try and lift people's spirits and try and bring a smile to their faces," Ms Parry said.
"People are honking their horns, waving, smiling... I've seen a couple of people pull over, mainly with children, not getting out of their cars, just watching me make a fool of myself basically."
People could "think outside the square" and come up with creative ways to celebrate while practicing social distancing, Ms Parry said.