"The profession would essentially require you to become a human ornamental folly on the grounds of a wealthy family estate, whilst living in a cave (or cottage, turret, hole, etc.), contemplating the human condition and enchanting the occasional passer-by with your presence at the behest of the landowner."
https://www.messynessychic.com/2019/05/14/the-curious-career-of-living-as-a-real-life-garden-gnome

@estherschindler

Your toot elicited a wtf from me so I had to read the article. That's wild and a welcome bit of trivia. Thanks for sharing.