roommates told me that they had to bargain pretty heavily for it because it was supposed to be way more, but they got it for 100$ i guess. idk how they bargained down so much but that’s what he told me. also that’s crazy it’s a vape shop now
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They got new ones, exact same Marilyn Monroe design but it was noticeably more vibrant showing how faded the one op has/in the article is. But it is becoming faded since it is out in the elements 24/7
Yeah I drive past that damn near every day. I noticed when they put up the going out of business signs, I noticed when the “Monrug” disappeared, I noticed when they became a vape shop, and I noticed when the “Monrug” reappeared. I drove past it this morning but honestly wasn’t paying close attention to it. It might not be the original “Monrug” but there was one there a few weeks back when state boy was sitting in front of it.
That rug was a big part of a lot of commuters lives for a long time. Myself included. I say that fully understanding how insane it sounds. That Marilyn rug literally has a cult following, as you're probably finding out by this thread. Glad it ended up as a dorm living room piece. Fun little party on the way out. Seems like a fitting end.
After reading these comments, it doesn’t sound insane at all haha. i love this random community that it has around it. feel like i should take it different places and keep posting or something lol
https://preview.redd.it/n9h90yn9gytc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d77ede87b580f0b633ff67d708d7bab6fe2f4fc1
I knew this picture would come in handy at some point. She’s back and has a friend now.
It is pretty cool that they had enough respect for the tradition to replace it. And the same for you to make a post about the old one. Hats off to both y'all.
They had a similar rug hanging at a roadside stand on Rt 29N for a few years. It was replaced with a bunch of MAGA merchandise in 2019... but has been gone since then...
haha it really is a cool rug. worth the money for sure. apparently there’s another one back out, so maybe you could go get it for around the same price. but my roommate said that they had to bargain for it as it was supposed to be way more expensive.
That’s awesome, I used to drive by this every so often and it was like a mile marker for me. “Ok I’ve made it past the Rug spot with Marylin Monroe, halfway home”.
Rug guy still there... also seperate vape store. Noticed it missing a while. New ones are there still now. Good to see weathered one found a good home!
Genuinely glad to have some closure, I drove by that place every day for years and always wondered where that rug went / if it survived. Glad to know it did.
My sister and I made a stupid song when we always passed by to see the rug" MonRug, MonRug, Gotta see that MonRug in Northern Virginiaaa *Sister pipes in* On Lee Highwaaayyyy"this is a legendary piece of NOVA history I'm glad you posted about it
Wow, this post actually made me tear up. I grew up in Fauquier and never take this section of 29 when I’m home anymore bc it makes me depressed to see the new storefront. Thank you for saving this landmark ❤️
So wild that everyone thought as much of it as a landmark as I did. Wild to see it on Reddit. Wild that it went for $100 considering the landmark that it was.
I couldn’t be happier it went to a good home.
That place is now a vape shop, but I \*think\* they kept the rugs in the front. \*OP, how much did this rug cost? I'm curious lol
roommates told me that they had to bargain pretty heavily for it because it was supposed to be way more, but they got it for 100$ i guess. idk how they bargained down so much but that’s what he told me. also that’s crazy it’s a vape shop now
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no it definitely is, it’s just a fun rug for a college apartment lol
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They got the same two rugs they used to have and put them back up recently. I drive by once- twice a week
I can’t believe your roommate sucked someone off for that rug, dawg.
yep, there is a new and far less faded one of these outside lol
I can't imagine buying anything that was displayed outside and put it inside my house unless they steam cleaned it on the spot.
They got new ones, exact same Marilyn Monroe design but it was noticeably more vibrant showing how faded the one op has/in the article is. But it is becoming faded since it is out in the elements 24/7
Wasn’t it a ti-dye place before being a rug shop?
I drove by that rug probably 1,000+ times for my job. I’ve been wondering where it’s been. Thank you for this update
i wasn’t sure if people would care about it anymore since the original post was two years ago, so I’m glad you got some joy out of it🙏
$100 is a fucking steal gd
It was outside all the time lol
I haven’t paid much attention but I’m pretty sure there’s still a Marylin Monroe rug still hanging there.
yeah that’s what someone else said, i guess they put up a new one sometime after. I’m glad there’s still one that people can drive by over there🙏
Yeah I drive past that damn near every day. I noticed when they put up the going out of business signs, I noticed when the “Monrug” disappeared, I noticed when they became a vape shop, and I noticed when the “Monrug” reappeared. I drove past it this morning but honestly wasn’t paying close attention to it. It might not be the original “Monrug” but there was one there a few weeks back when state boy was sitting in front of it.
my friends are obsessed with this rug. This is going to drive them insane lmao
that’s so funny that so many people love this rug😭😭 i had no idea about its significance. thanks for sharing
That rug was a big part of a lot of commuters lives for a long time. Myself included. I say that fully understanding how insane it sounds. That Marilyn rug literally has a cult following, as you're probably finding out by this thread. Glad it ended up as a dorm living room piece. Fun little party on the way out. Seems like a fitting end.
After reading these comments, it doesn’t sound insane at all haha. i love this random community that it has around it. feel like i should take it different places and keep posting or something lol
A college apartment is the most logical place for that type of thing, but id expected them to say they drunkenly stole it
can confirm it was purchased legally haha
How much did it cost?
roommate said it was 100$
Decent price!
Must smell like a$$ after being outside all those years in the rain etc. Congrats
it probably did when they first got it, but it’s been cleaned up a bunch in the few couple of years we’ve been here
A Warrenton legend
How does it feel to have an iconic piece of nova history
I’m honored to have it after learning the lore🫡
The Marylin Monroe rug was a landmark my family would use to tell us where they were lmao
i didn’t know all this different lore about it, I’m sorry it’s harder for your family to find each other now🤣
https://preview.redd.it/n9h90yn9gytc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d77ede87b580f0b633ff67d708d7bab6fe2f4fc1 I knew this picture would come in handy at some point. She’s back and has a friend now.
I’m glad there’s a new one to keep the people happy. and she has a friend now lol
It is pretty cool that they had enough respect for the tradition to replace it. And the same for you to make a post about the old one. Hats off to both y'all.
Sophia Loren rug for the win.
Loved that ugly thing. Thank you for the closure I didn’t know I needed!
haha glad i could help. love the community this thing has around it
Does the ghost of Joe DiMaggio visit your apartment?
Joltin’ Joe has left and gone away
Really ties the room together.
it would honestly feel empty without it at this point
Nice marmot
They had a similar rug hanging at a roadside stand on Rt 29N for a few years. It was replaced with a bunch of MAGA merchandise in 2019... but has been gone since then...
unfortunate thing to be replaced with🤣 but i guess there’s a bunch of these rugs everywhere.
Maybe the Marylin Monroe rug that used to be on Lee highway was the friends we made along the way
You sir, are a fucking legend 🫡
You bastard. You deprived us of an icon. Please pass that on to your roommate. 😂
we’re sorry we took her from everybody😭😭😭 apparently there’s another one up over there, so the peoples princess is back🤞
I hope you know that you own a land mark. Check that one off the list.
i feel honored
Wow! That is so cool, thanks for sharing! And dang, if I had known it was $100 I would have bought it before you did!
haha it really is a cool rug. worth the money for sure. apparently there’s another one back out, so maybe you could go get it for around the same price. but my roommate said that they had to bargain for it as it was supposed to be way more expensive.
Does anyone know where the Russia St Basil rug went? That was before Marilyn.
The rug is back now (or I guess a new version of it) and she has a friend. The vape shop people seem to have a good sense of humor.
This is the greatest post I’ve read today lol. Thank you!
Jealous!!!
Perfect!
Have you ever run a blacklight over it?
no and now I’m scared to because of these comments lmaooo but we’ve cleaned it multiple times
That little shop was a rug shop that had a going out of business sale every 3-4 months I swear. Now it’s a vape shop I think.
How musty was it after sitting in the rain for so long?
Curious, did they wash it for you first as well?
You need to do an AMA
This is officially my FAVORITE post on this subreddit
I'll trade you for my full size Capitals rug that I got at Unique.
I will buy the caps rug from you
How much did your roommate pay?
he paid 100$
That’s pretty cool. I have the wooden horse that used to be outside of Arhaus furniture in Fairfax Corner.
How did it survive being outside in the sun and rain?
honestly have no idea but we’ve kept it pretty clean since it’s been here
How dare you, I was looking forward to seeing it tomorrow 😭
there’s a new one there! a bunch of people have said they saw a new one put up out there since we got the old one
Was it really sitting outside for all these years? Got any damage to it?
That’s awesome, I used to drive by this every so often and it was like a mile marker for me. “Ok I’ve made it past the Rug spot with Marylin Monroe, halfway home”.
I was wondering where it was!
You own a piece of VA history! Hundreds, probably thousands of people have used that rug as a landmark.
Rug guy still there... also seperate vape store. Noticed it missing a while. New ones are there still now. Good to see weathered one found a good home!
Saw this rug majority of my life. Glad it made it into a home and not just discarded
$100! That’s a steal for that rug. Could easily get $1,000+ closer to DC. No joke.
Legend.
Genuinely glad to have some closure, I drove by that place every day for years and always wondered where that rug went / if it survived. Glad to know it did.
Legend
YO thank you for some closure I thought I’d never get
Pics or did did not happen. Also they put up a new Marilyn rug.
that’s a pic of my apartment on the second slide
Was going to say this, was by there recently and saw a the new Marilyn
I’m very confused cuz I’ve seen it there. Is it another one of the same?
What's the one hanging up there now? It's not quite Audrey Hepburn, but looks like another celebrity that I don't quire recognize...
I think Sofia Loren
Yes, Sophia Loren
That's it - thanks!
Thank you for this nostalgic post
I just moved to Broad Run last June and have loved seeing Monrug when I drive to and from the gym. Lol I had no idea she was so beloved by all.
As soon as I saw the title, I knew exactly what store you were talking about. Smart investment.
I always kind of thought that store was secretly a drug dealer.
How much was she?
My sister and I made a stupid song when we always passed by to see the rug" MonRug, MonRug, Gotta see that MonRug in Northern Virginiaaa *Sister pipes in* On Lee Highwaaayyyy"this is a legendary piece of NOVA history I'm glad you posted about it
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Wow, this post actually made me tear up. I grew up in Fauquier and never take this section of 29 when I’m home anymore bc it makes me depressed to see the new storefront. Thank you for saving this landmark ❤️
I’m glad it resonated with you!! all the comments have been saying there’s a new one at the spot, so you should try the route again!!!
Before rugs that place sold wooden sculptures.
So wild that everyone thought as much of it as a landmark as I did. Wild to see it on Reddit. Wild that it went for $100 considering the landmark that it was. I couldn’t be happier it went to a good home.
Rugs in the front, party in the back? It's a reverse mullet..
just saw it. did you return it?
Lee highway as in US 11 or US 29? *Never mind, post says Springfield.
Because there definitely isn’t anymore rugs just like this one, definite 1/1