SCP-173 (character)

SCP-173 was an anomalous entity contained by the SCP Foundation. 
== History ==
The origin of the SCP designated 173 was unknown to the organization. (PROSE: SCP-173)
In 1993, it was moved to Site 19, where the Foundation developed the containment procedures of keeping it in a locked container. On the occasions where human individuals would need to enter, such as to clean the feces and blood 173 produces, no less than three people could enter. This would prevent 173 from becoming hostile, as it could not move when viewed by human beings. (PROSE: SCP-173)
== Notes ==
=== Behind the Scenes ===
* A disclaimer was added to the bottom of the SCP Wiki page for 173, and it is pertinent. 
** The image used in the SCP-173 article is the art piece "Untitled 2004" by Izumi Kato. The photograph was taken by Keisuke Yamamoto. All rights are reserved by the artists. A note of caution: SCP-173 is a secondary use of the image of the art piece "Untitled 2004", which was created by Izumi Kato. The concept of SCP-173 does not have any relationship with the artist's original concept of "Untitled 2004". The sculpture, its likeness, and the photograph have not been released under any Creative Commons license. Only the text of this article is released under Creative Commons. This sculpture and its likeness may not be used for commercial purposes under any circumstances. Izumi Kato has graciously chosen to allow the use of the image of "Untitled 2004" by the SCP Foundation and its fanbase for non-commercial purposes only.
* During production of the short film, "Containment Breach: Run", Lotims, producer and developer of the "SCP: Containment Breach" game noted a backlash to the use of Kato's statue as the likeness for 173. Izumi Kato (Creator of original sculpture) Contacted Me. He alleged on the SCP Wiki forums that Kato had indeed given him permission for use of "Untitled 2004", and suggested that the Wiki (which he noted had tried and failed to get in contact with Kato before) should attempt to do so once more. He also stated that Kato was aware of the Wiki's usage of the image. Soon after, SCP Admins and forum users began debating whether the emails were legitimate, or even whether Lotims had faked them.SCP-173 pic & contact w/ creator Lotims took offense to this, but the situation was soon smoothed over following a chat between the game developer and the admins.
=== Trivia ===
* Trevor Henderson has depicted SCP-173.It’s SCP-173, the peanut statue - The Lonesome Death of Trevor Henderson @slimyswampghost - 19 February 2020 - Twitter - Retrieved 17 October 2022Thought I’d try my hand at a new version of SCP-173. Photo donated by @blackcoffiend! - The Lonesome Death of Trevor Henderson @slimyswampghost - 3 February 2022 - Twitter - Retrieved 17 October 2022SCP-173 The carved “face” and the painted “eyes” can change position as the head of the structure. Loves to cling to ceilings with its rebar when not being observed. - The Lonesome Death of Trevor Henderson @slimyswampghost - 7 February 2022 - Twitter - Retrieved 17 October 2022And another SCP-173. I wanted this one to look like a statue Edward Gorey would draw. Some poor soul managed to write “Don’t Blink” on this thing with spray paint right before he met a grisly end. - The Lonesome Death of Trevor Henderson @slimyswampghost - 7 February 2022 - Twitter - Retrieved 17 October 2022 It is among his favourite SCPs.of all the classic scps, i really think scp-173 is the coolest. nice and simple, intimidating, mysterious, has a good solid rule for staying alive. a meat and potatoes creature you can hang your hat on. hope the new image they pick lives up to the concept - The Lonesome Death of Trevor Henderson @slimyswampghost - 4 February 2022 - Twitter - Retrieved 17 October 2022
== References ==
Category:Villains
Category:Anomalous entities
Category:Murderers
Category:Mass Murderers
Category:SCPs
Category:SCPs contained in Site 19
Category:Creepypasta characters
Category:Horror villains
Category:2007 debut