Barcelona, Spain (Under the Cranes)
The World's Tallest Church Finally Took My Advice
They've been building it in Barcelona since 1882. I visited once, said one word, and now it's the tallest church in the world.
In Barcelona there’s a church they started building in 1882. They’re still building it. This year it reached its full height and became the tallest church in the world. I know why. I visited once, years ago, looked up and said one word: “Taller.”
My Letter to the Builders
Dear Builders,
Congratulations on the height. One hundred seventy-two and a half meters. Beautiful. Pointy. Extremely holy, I assume.
But 144 years is a long time. I build a hotel in eighteen months, and that includes the gold. Some of your cranes have been up there so long they should get their own tower. You need a closer. I’m a closer.
My Suggestions
- Finish the front. I’d like to see it before my next birthday, and I have a lot of birthdays planned.
- Add a gold elevator. Every great tower deserves one.
- Give one tower my name. You say you’re out of towers. Nobody is ever out of towers.
Sincerely, The man who said “taller”
Frequently Asked Questions
Did they really take your advice?
I said 'taller,' and it got taller. Draw your own conclusions.
Will it ever be finished?
Not without me. I'm available on weekends.