So far the response to the news about the Sears Tower being renamed the Willis Tower has mostly ranged from “Why would anyone do that?” to “Whatchoo talking ’bout, Willis Tower? LOLOLOL,” but it’s inspired at least one idea that smacks of genius: Chicagoans for Wesley Willis Tower.
“This group believes that renaming the Sears Tower to the Willis Tower is a celebration of the life of Wesley Willis,” reads their Facebook description. “Join us if you find it fitting that a legendary towering Chicago behemoth be named after a legendary towering Chicago behemoth. Join us if you will never say Willis Tower without prepending Wesley.”
I am down with their struggle.