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The 21 Coolest Butter Sculptures Ever

The statues stayed solid—but your mind will melt.
By Jessie Mooney
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Monopoly's mascot Rich Uncle Pennybags - the elderly chap who looks like a cousin of Colonel Sanders — will soon become even richer...and creamier, and yellow-er? The Iowa State Fair announced they'll be carving a Mr. Monopoly out of butter for the fair's run in mid-August. So we thought it would be fun to look back at some of the most over-the-top sculptures ever made out of butter. The statues somehow stay intact, but your mind will melt.
1

Eye of the Tigers

The real Tiger Woods has had some trouble with his swing as of late, but you can just see the focus in the eyes of the Butter Tigers.
The real Tiger Woods has had some trouble with his swing as of late, but you can just see the focus in the eyes of the Butter Tigers.
2

Ford Thinking

Check out this depiction of Toronto mayor Rob Ford at the Canadian National Exhibition. What do you think he's contemplating for his future? A political comeback? Dinner plans?
Check out this depiction of Toronto mayor Rob Ford at the Canadian National Exhibition. What do you think he's contemplating for his future? A political comeback? Dinner plans?
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3

Go For the Gold

Shawn Johnson is the 2008 Olympic balance beam gold medalist. What's better than a golden medal? A golden statue! I mean, it's butter, but it still looks like gold, right?
Shawn Johnson is the 2008 Olympic balance beam gold medalist. What's better than a golden medal? A golden statue! I mean, it's butter, but it still looks like gold, right?
4

Expecto More Butter!

Why wasn't BUTTERbeer included in this display!? Someone really dropped the quaffle on that one.
Why wasn't BUTTERbeer included in this display!? Someone really dropped the quaffle on that one.
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5

This Little Piggy

Scooters – the only acceptable way to go, "Wee! Wee! Wee!" all the way home.
Scooters – the only acceptable way to go, "Wee! Wee! Wee!" all the way home.
6

Butter Knives

Even a Hugh Jackman made entirely of butter still looks good enough to eat.
Even a Hugh Jackman made entirely of butter still looks good enough to eat.
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7

Dairy Air

We're not sure who started that "the moon is made of cheese" nonsense.
We're not sure who started that "the moon is made of cheese" nonsense.
8

Mount Rushmore

We can thank the 2008 Ohio State Fair for this country-honoring presentation of carbs.
We can thank the 2008 Ohio State Fair for this country-honoring presentation of carbs.
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9

The King of Rock and Rolls

Rolls – as in bread rolls. This baby is ready to serenade you, or be spread thinly over a sliced baguette.
Rolls – as in bread rolls. This baby is ready to serenade you, or be spread thinly over a sliced baguette.
10

Heigh ho! Heigh Ho!

Look at that beard detailing. If the seven dwarves wanted an accurate portrayal, they didn't get the short end of that butter stick.
Look at that beard detailing. If the seven dwarves wanted an accurate portrayal, they didn't get the short end of that butter stick.
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11

The Last Supper

Butter would definitely be present at Delish's last supper.
Butter would definitely be present at Delish's last supper.
12

Carb Wars

There's absolutely nothing light about this saber – full-fat all the way.
There's absolutely nothing light about this saber – full-fat all the way.
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13

On The Other Side of Darth

Into butter sculpture, Yoda was made.
Into butter sculpture, Yoda was made.
14

Churn of Events

The Amish spend a quality amount of time churning butter, so this just feels right.
The Amish spend a quality amount of time churning butter, so this just feels right.
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15

Moo, B*tch! Get Out the Way

Road hogs ain't got nothin' on road cows.
Road hogs ain't got nothin' on road cows.
16

Shear Madness

Imagine how long this process must take, even for one lamb. This lengthy distraction is probably why Little Bo Peep lost all of her sheep.
Imagine how long this process must take, even for one lamb. This lengthy distraction is probably why Little Bo Peep lost all of her sheep.
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17

Manatee Preservation

We're glad someone did their part to preserve this endangered species.
We're glad someone did their part to preserve this endangered species.
18

Jabba the Glut

Hey, maniacal villainy is hard work. You enjoy that butter cake, Jabba.
Hey, maniacal villainy is hard work. You enjoy that butter cake, Jabba.
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19

A Girl's Best Friend

Marilyn was a little confused: Diamonds are just meh. But, carbs – carbs are a girl's best friend.
Marilyn was a little confused: Diamonds are just meh. But, carbs – carbs are a girl's best friend.
20

Children of the Cream

We're not sure if this is a collection of patriotic children, or the recreation of a scene in a Pink Floyd music <a target="_blank" href="https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&amp;ion=1&amp;espv=2&amp;ie=UTF-8#q=brick+in+the+wall">video</a>.
We're not sure if this is a collection of patriotic children, or the recreation of a scene in a Pink Floyd music video.
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