Legend has it, this now-infamous “69 lobby” was the result of a scandalous boardroom mix-up. The architect, fresh out of a messy divorce and fueled by bitterness (and two bottles of Merlot), pitched what he thought was a symbol of balance and harmony. Meanwhile, the project manager—a man with an uncanny knack for “missing the point”—simply nodded, saying, “Looks… nice.”

Construction began, and workers couldn’t keep a straight face. Whispers of “How’d this get approved?” circulated faster than office gossip about Brenda in HR. But by the time anyone higher up noticed, it was too late.

When the CEO finally walked in and saw it, he reportedly muttered, “Well… it’s provocative. Gets the people going.” Thus, a seating garden immortalized as a landmark of questionable taste was born.

Now tourists flock to this architectural masterpiece—not for its serenity, but to giggle at its NSFW undertones. The architect? He’s now designing water fountains, still bitter, but slightly richer.

Read more about the “Nice 69 Meme” and its hilariously dark backstory on our site. Because sometimes, bad ideas turn into legendary mistakes.