No matter where they are , masses are proud of their town ’s fibre . There was a dandy reply to the two previous postsHow to Be a Local Characterand7 Fascinating Local Characters . Here are 9 more .
1. Baton Bob
Baton Bobis claim as a local graphic symbol by both St. Louis and Atlanta . Bob Jamersonwas the only male baton twirler in his eminent schoolhouse march stria in Virginia . As an grownup in St Louis , he create the character of Baton Bob because he enjoys performing and wants to make people smile . Jamerson calls himself the " Ambassador of Mirth " . He now progress to a living as a floral designer in Atlanta . Baton Bob marches in the streets wearing various costumes ( often include a Desmond Tutu ) , and twirls a truncheon . He was well - get laid in St. Louis , but after deal with several incidences of torment , Baton Bob made a name for himself all over again when he moved to Atlanta in 2005.Image byCliff Dix , Jr.
2. and 3. The Brown Twins
Marian and Vivian Brownare 81 - twelvemonth - erstwhile identical twins who live together in San Francisco . They revel in their matching identity . Marian and Vivian dress alike every day , and take the air around their Nob Hill region together . The Brown sisters have seem in quite a few goggle box ads . Image byIan Brown .
4. Tuba Man
Edward Scott McMichaelwas a Seattle busker everyone knew as Tuba Man . A talented musician from childhood , McMichael play in his college lot , a youth philharmonic , and in the several professional symphonies . He was intimately know for fiddle in front of sports stadium . The Tuba Man was 53 when he wasattackedand beaten by several teen on October 25 , 2008 . He died of his trauma on November 3rd . Three 15 - twelvemonth - old boy were arrested ; two others were not found . More than 1,500 people attended hismemorial service , let in several tuba player , who played a duad of songs to honour the Tuba Man . Image bySean O’Neill .
5. St. Cloud Superman
St. Cloud , Minnesota has its own superhero . He’sJohn Michael Fillah , better known asSuperman . He begin hanging out on the street of St. Cloud in full Superman costume after the 9/11 attempt as a way to advance hoi polloi and to promote nationalism . In 2007 , Fillah proved himself a true superhero when he lecture a man out ofcommitting suicide . chitchat hisMySpace page .
6. Johnny Haysman
The easily known character in Adelaide , Australia isJohnny Haysman . Haysman is known for his one - of - a - sort fashion horse sense . he can be hear walking the streets , miles every day , wearing nothing but Speedos and iron boot in warm weather condition , or mismatch plains and stripes at other times . A Facebook chemical group , The Johnny Haysman Appreciation Societyhas over 10,000 member !
7. Beatle Bob
Robert Matonis , orBeatle Bob , attends concert in St. Louis and does acharacteristic dance . Although he wear out his hair in a 60s Beatle elan , his sobriquet has been with him since grade schoolhouse . Matonis does more than dance -he writes about euphony and emcees concerts and other effect . He sometimes dances on stagecoach at festival around the nation . Matonis is somewhatmysteriousin that he does n’t divulge many fact about his animation . Some do n’t wish hisconcert behavior ; others just eff that he has not bad taste in medicine . See him in action inthis video .
8. The Naked Cowboy
Robert John Burck , better know as theNaked Cowboyis the only local fictional character listed so far that I’veencountered personally . Burck can be see in Times Square in Manhattan , where he plays guitar a little and affectedness for pictures a lot , fatigue only his cowboy hat and the boot and tighty whities . He also create periodic appearance in the street of New Orleans , Cincinnati , and other city , as well as sporadic TV appearances . The Naked Cowboy was latterly ordain as a minister of religion and will perform wedding party ceremonies for as little as $ 499.00 . you’re able to hear his music at hisMySpace page .
9. The World Famous Bushman
San Francisco busker David Johnson is lie with asThe World Famous Bushman . Since 1980 , he has made a living by leap out from behind foliage and startling Passer - by at Fisherman ’s Wharf . Johnson estimates that he ’s been pick up athousand timesover the year , but was never convict . See Johnson at work inthis TV . He was seen being have aside by ambulance on March 24th , but there ’s no word of his condition .
Other office in this serial :
How to Be a Local Character : 5 Basic Exampleshad characters from Memphis , New York City , St. Petersburg , FL , Lexington , KY , and Maggie Valley , NC .
7 Fascinating Local Charactersbrought you profiles from New Orleans , Boston , Toronto , Austin , Ann Arbor , MI , Anderson , SC , and Wellington , NZ .
7 More Unforgettable Local Charactershas colorful characters from Peoria , IL , San Marcos , TX , New Haven , CT , Wheeling , WV , Ocean City , MD , Omaha , NB and Montreal .
6 of Your Favorite Local Charactersprofiles people you ’ve watch in Seattle , Austin , Madison , WI , Jacksonville , NC , and one you are too young to have ever touch from San Francisco .
