Graffiti artist perfectly trolls the man who covered up their art

Trolls gotta troll.
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Andrea Romano
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Painters gotta paint. Trolls gotta troll.

A man tasked with removing graffiti from a wall was given the perfect tribute by some street artists with an uncanny portrait.

Turning someone into a work of art is a true sign of admiration.


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He'll probably think twice about covering that one up.

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Andrea Romano

Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

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