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The Big Blue Bug, also known as ''Nibbles Woodaway'', is the giant Termite mascot of New England Pest Control , located along I-95 in Providence , Rhode Island . The Bug is exactly 928 times the size of an actual termite, standing at 9 Feet (2.7 M ) tall and 58 feet (17 m) long, and weighing 4,000 Pound s (1800 Kg ). The Bug was originally painted purple (the color of an actual swarming termite when observed under a microscope), but the paint soon faded to blue and the landmark became so well known in that condition that it was never repainted. The Bug has made numerous media appearances, including the film '' Dumb And Dumber '', the television programs '' The Today Show '', '' The Oprah Winfrey Show '', '' The Daily Show '', and '' Family Guy '', the comic strips '' Zippy The Pinhead '' and '' Bosquet '', and the books ''Providence'' by Geoffrey Wolff , '' Roadside America '' by Mike Wilkins , Ken Smith and Doug Kirby , and '' Weird New England '' by Joseph Citro . .'']] The Bug was erected in 1980 but was known only as the "Big Blue Bug" until it received the name Nibbles Woodaway in a contest in 1990 . Geraldine Perry of Tiverton, Rhode Island submitted the winning name. The Big Blue Bug has also been featured on scratch-off Lottery Ticket s, and was officially pardoned by Mayor Buddy Cianci for drinking Del's Lemonade (competitors of Del's claimed that the cup of Lemonade was an impermissible billboard). of Pawtucket, RI .]] EXTERNAL LINKS
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