What or who are called 'moai' on Easter Island?

I saw a show where they believe the statues were moved from rocking each side to side with ropes as if trying to walk them into place...pretty interesting!

the picture really showed the answer

Nightlyblush15, It could have been the show Ancient Aliens.

for the few percent who thought the answer was military conscription, what?

Nightlyblush15, I saw the same show where I saw the stone statues was on the History channel.

dawnp215, I saw that same show but I can't remember the name. I think it was a documentary