This is but a corner of the collection of statues, signs, and all-around stuff that moves in and out of the yard of one of our neighbors, whose sense of humor and style makes it mostly whimsical and only occasionally (hello, tombstones) weird.
Also -- I nominate Vin Scully for the newly-created post of Poet Laureate of Los Angeles. (Actually, I second Kevin's unofficial nomination here.)
Let the lobbying begin!