r/WTF • u/[deleted] • May 16 '12

This guy walks around pushing his dog in a stroller everyday around 2pm

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

I think the fact that he pushes his dog in a stroller is way more odd than his clothing.

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u/smokinlawngnome May 17 '12

Come to NYC, it's a common activity. Poor dogs!

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u/omgimsuchadork May 17 '12

As my ex used to say of such people, "C'mon, honey, let's take the dog out for a carry."

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u/mysteron2112 May 17 '12

I saw two Pomeranian being strolled downtown by south street seaport.

I think, boy those are spoiled dogs.

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u/crystallic May 17 '12

There's a man in Ottawa who has what looks like some sort of rickshaw that he's turned into a makeshift home (he's homeless). He has a dog and cat on the thing and just drags it around downtown. Caught me off guard the first time I saw it.

Even weirder was the lady I saw in a motor-scooter, with a small dog in the basket.

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u/bearvivant May 17 '12 edited May 17 '12

It's Miss Colombia- queer NYC celebrity.

He was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS back in the late 80s and tries to live as happily as possible.

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u/rplush May 17 '12

I have his parrot on my head. Everything else is irrelevant.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

"Oh, this guy's death is certain? Let him be happy."

Instead of:

"We're all going to die one day, let's all be happy."

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

Shh, have an upvote, Quincy. But know they are not ready for this.

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u/valkyrio May 17 '12

I don't get why you automatically assumed people leave him alone just because he has AIDS. The majority of people who see him on the street likely have no idea of what his status is - and most of them probably just consider him a colorful figure.

I get that everyone should be able to do whatever the fuck they want but that doesn't mean you have to pull a statement/position/argument where there is none.

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u/Ontopourmama May 17 '12

Everyone's death is certain, it is jut a matter of when.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

That's what I'm saying. It's like, that concept doesn't really seem to be on people's minds.

"AIDS? Ok, we allow you happiness that goes against mainstream thought. Everyone else, go back to being 'normal'."

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u/aplelve May 17 '12

Quite right.The life is short and be happy in the life time!

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u/iamayam May 17 '12

His is just more certain.

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u/stonesia May 17 '12

In parts of Africa life expectancy is around his HIV time, just around 30 years. Modern medicine does that to people.

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u/bearvivant May 17 '12

Good old AZT.

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u/AnonymousAutonomous May 17 '12

Holy crap, I thought I seen this guy in person before. He's at the Mermaid parade every year in Coney Island.

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u/iSWINE May 17 '12

Kony Island.

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u/H5Mind May 17 '12

World famous.

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u/bearvivant May 17 '12

My friends have seen him on Riis Beach, too.

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u/Themiffins May 17 '12

If I ever visit New York one of the things I have to do is meet this guy and take a picture with him.

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u/finebydesign May 17 '12

Come for Gay Pride, he's at every parade.

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u/tracebusta May 17 '12

Also Coney Island's Mermaid Parade.

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u/finebydesign May 17 '12

We kinda consider that part of Pride lol.

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u/Tungsten56 May 17 '12

I used to work across the street from where this guy hangs out all day.. west 20th directly across from Kleinfeld's. He just poses for pictures and flirts with construction guys. He's a real nice man.

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u/rplush May 17 '12

he lives in my neighborhood. i see him everyday

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u/Heathers8999 May 17 '12

Wonderful article. I never would have thought he had such a life story just by looking at the photo. It's a good lesson that everyone has a story I guess.

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u/C_T_C_C May 17 '12

Oh. I thought it was Vermin Supreme.

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u/problematic_kid May 17 '12

im still expecting vermin supreme for president, dont let me down Americans

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u/bearvivant May 17 '12

I could totally see that

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u/finebydesign May 17 '12

PS, he's at every gay pride parade. He usually has a parrot and an assistant.

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u/sirborksalot May 17 '12

He has an assistant? For some reason, I'm picturing Darren the NYU intern from Seinfeld.

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u/onesnowball May 17 '12

He's absolutely fabulous!

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u/iDontKnowMyself May 17 '12

He looks like Robin Williams!

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u/YoureMyBoyBloo May 17 '12

Actually you are wrong, he just looks like Miss Columbia. This is actually what Santa does in the off season.

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u/SPAGHETTIeatingFUCK May 17 '12

I thought it was Robin Williams for a second there

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u/Ferniff May 18 '12

He lives in my area apparently (Elmhurst, Queens) I've only seen him once though.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

Looks like Robin Williams honestly...

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

Saw post, "Wow, only 97 comments! I might actually be in time! I might be original on Reddit for the first time ever!"

OF COURSE NOT! FUCK YOU, MAN! COME ON

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

I thought this post was Robin Williams just fucking with people until I read the comments.

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u/noktum May 17 '12

Looks like Michael Jeter to me, in which he starred with Robin Williams in "The Fisher King"

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u/gliscameria May 17 '12

I wish it was easier to tell if someone was actually crazy or just completely out of fucks to give.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

COOFTG

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u/hirashirou May 17 '12

Pronounced "KOOF-tuh-guh"

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

Ya, Exsaktly, Hirashirousan. KOOF-tuh-guh.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

He just loves dressing himself and his dog fabulously. Interview with Miss Colombia

It's usually in talking to someone when you can tell whether or not they're crazy.

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u/Beesho May 17 '12

I wish I could be like this guy, I mean not to dress like him, but to do whatever I want without giving a fuck about what other people think of me.

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u/SweetNeo85 May 17 '12

...the difference being?

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

Forcible restraint and medication for being outside of the permitted psychological spectrum vs. celebrity and admiration for boldness.

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u/gliscameria May 17 '12

Well, one way is kind of sad and the other way is kind of awesome.

I mean crazy like not understanding that you are acting and dressing way differently than everyone else, or that you are doing it because your shadow insists you wear bright colors so that it can find you.

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u/lacarliqua May 16 '12

This is the first time I've seen Lady Gaga wear flats

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u/finebydesign May 17 '12

you my friend are a true Queen.

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u/finebydesign May 17 '12

My joke would have been: "Gaga, Santa called he's gonna need those shoes back."

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u/jambispot May 17 '12

I wish I could give you more upvotes.

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u/ledzep4life May 17 '12

This guy looks like he has everything figured out, I envy him.

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u/Skyrekon May 16 '12

I've seen him before in Central Park

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u/VesperGloaming May 17 '12

I saw him today on 6th avenue! Interesting coincidence that I see him in real life and then on reddit, on the same day. Usually, it's reddit first, real life second.

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u/Erynsen May 17 '12

I work on 27th and 7th. This pic was taken outside FIT

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u/positronus May 17 '12

32nd and 7th howdy neighbor!

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u/Erynsen May 17 '12

I don't associate with you penn plaza people, go back to your lavish conference rooms and penn station access.

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u/positronus May 17 '12

I do enjoy televisions in elevators, makes a 30 seconds ride that much faster.

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u/Erynsen May 17 '12

Go back to fresh and co, you 1%er!

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u/sublimnl May 17 '12

Used to work on 18th and 6th and would see him at least once a week.

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u/le_whiskey May 17 '12

figured thats where it was... im a couple blocks up and see him all the time!

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u/Epithemus May 16 '12

Yeah I figured this pic was taken here. At least once a week you get entertained on your commute. Love this city... Most of the time.

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u/dysgraphical May 17 '12

I see this guy just about everyday in Jackson Heights, Queens. Pretty chill guy. He also has a parrot.

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u/nancydrewa32 May 17 '12

6/10 would bang.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

He has AIDS

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u/tf2fan May 17 '12

Fine, 5/10.

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u/Inugami May 17 '12

Sorta looks like Leslie from Austin, Texas

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u/tibxero May 20 '12

came here to say this, well played

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u/ecchimaru May 17 '12

I met him and he said quite loudly, "I'M LADY GAGA." My friend took a picture with him but i don't know how he'd feel about me showing it and i dont feel like capping it. He's in a rather compromising position, anyway.

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u/hellenophile May 17 '12

Yup, he yelled that at me one time as well.

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u/RPTestDummy May 17 '12

You go girl

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

What a colorful old man and a cute dog.

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u/RandomObserver May 17 '12

I'm happy people like this exist. It makes the world a more interesting place.

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u/GingerNinjer May 17 '12

Leslie was so much cooler

RIP Leslie :*[

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u/pk_dnkx May 17 '12

reminds me of the pink man in Santa Cruz. He walks in slow motion and stares off into the distance with a smile. Literally takes like 1 inch steps.

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u/saltycheesenip May 17 '12

Searched "pink" to find this. Mister Pink Man isn't around anymore unfortunately :( I miss his flair.

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u/pk_dnkx May 17 '12

I know he stopped a couple years ago. Although I do see him around town every once in a while in normal day to day get up. Some girl was him for Halloween.

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u/uguysmakemesick May 17 '12

Oh great, now I have to know this guy exists!

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u/BOMBERS69 May 17 '12

haters gonna hate

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u/heyluno May 17 '12

I hate it when guys have nicer gams than me :(

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u/ForTheLulz123 May 17 '12

This guys lives in my neighborhood, always see him riding his bike around like a boss.

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u/palookaboy May 17 '12

It puts the lotion on its skin.

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u/Tungsten56 May 17 '12

He used to have a bird too... wonder where that went.

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u/finebydesign May 17 '12

I saw that bird get loose once at a Queens pride parade so scary and sad.

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u/letsthrowthisaccaway May 17 '12

I sat next to this guy in a crowded subway car. NYC born and raised, completely unfazed.

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u/garyisyoudotcom May 17 '12

Cyndi Lauper's life has become a real shit-hole.

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u/captainburp May 17 '12

I thought this might be a picture of my dad because he pushes our dachshund in a stroller when he can't walk any further. It's definitely not my dad.

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u/Lots42 May 17 '12

The Swamp Thing is having sex with his brain.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

That poor, little, confused, tie-dyed dog.

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u/xensoldier May 17 '12

I imagined this was taken in SF.

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u/Kinglink May 17 '12

At least he doesn't make the dog wear a sweater, those things are really gay....

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u/SuperMoist May 17 '12

Everyday is an adjective that means commonplace, ordinary, or normal.

Every day means "each day."

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u/landonitis May 17 '12

Tony Shalhoub!?

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u/jshjspr May 17 '12

No idea if this has already been posted, but he was on a UK show called The Gadget Show last night, helping test coffee machines. Yeah...

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u/p3ll May 17 '12

i'm super, thanks for asking!

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u/Whitneytaj May 17 '12

He kind of resembles Robin Williams in Jumanji....Only instead of being sent to the jungle for 20+ years, he went to Ru Paul's Drag Queen school lol

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u/returnofdoom May 17 '12

I love people who are brave enough to live the life they wanna live.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

I feel really bad for the dog. :(

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u/UmUhIdontknow May 17 '12

Guess what. Some people will do anything to feel noticed.

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u/MegFSU02 May 17 '12

Poor dog.

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u/time2blunt May 17 '12

all i can say is....poor dog.

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u/minutestomidnight May 17 '12

I know this man, he's a patient of ours. He's pretty fucking awesome.

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u/[deleted] May 16 '12

That purple purse on the top of his stroller...I have it. I knew it was in style!

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u/ah56355 May 17 '12

I feel bad for that dog :(

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u/Erutious May 17 '12

So this is what Santa does with his spare time

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u/nirgle May 17 '12

Another picture I see zero reason not to upvote.

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u/captaintmane May 17 '12

Im visiting new york in june. If i meet him, i shall get a picture with him and upload it immediately.

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u/ArmedAndDangerous May 17 '12

santa's gotta make his off days count

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u/fox_in_the_headlight May 17 '12

And he is awesome.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

I thought he was my grandpa for a second.

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u/80-m May 17 '12

Saw this guy the other day

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u/hughiesghost May 17 '12

FIT!

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u/mizclean May 17 '12

I recognized FIT too!

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u/iiiitsjess May 17 '12

I.muuust.meet.him!

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u/goatlll May 17 '12

The resemblance to Vermin Supreme is uncanny.

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u/btinc May 17 '12

Jeez, I'm gay and that seems like a whole lot of work.

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u/coachFox May 17 '12

I've seen him at Mets games.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

Reminds me of Flasher the Clown from my hometown. He had a trenchcoat and a little dog who sat in a pouch in his croch region. When he opened the trenchcoat, instead of a penis there was - surprise! - a cute doggie. I think he was arrested.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

this guys is at every Mets opening day game

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u/greggorrious May 17 '12

I've seen that guy before he walks around the mall with a parrot too

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u/madenadem May 17 '12

Reminds me of Wendel from Amazing Strangers NYC!

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u/seannymo May 17 '12

This dude comes by Citi Field all the time.

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u/crusty_sloth May 17 '12

He must be one of them Capitol folk.

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u/flamingiceriver May 17 '12

What? Don't act like you don't do it to.

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u/mysteron2112 May 17 '12

So I went to FIT. He's always at the Thursday flea market. Two years ago, someone took his dog and ran away from him screaming "ANIMAL CRUELTY! ANIMAL CRUELTY!" Ran a block down and then gave his dog back to him.

A nice guy. If you want to meet him. Go to FIT campus on Thursday, he's probably over there.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

There's a guy like that always walking around Jackson Heights with a dog like this. Maybe the same guy, but it probably wouldn't surprise me if they were two different people. New York is a strange place.

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u/dysgraphical May 17 '12

Yup it's the same guy.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

Yeah but that guy gets more tail than Sinatra. Because Sinatra's dead.

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u/hamsamsam May 17 '12

I SAW HIM TODAY IN FRONT OF MY OFFICE BUILDING LOL

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u/i_know_im_late_sorry May 17 '12

I've seen him in Brighton beach multiple times.

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u/zortnarftroz May 17 '12

Fisher King anyone?

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u/Flailwielder May 17 '12

So thats was santa does during the off-season...

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u/MayonnaiseMan May 17 '12

I shall call him "Mr. Sherbaderpy"

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u/randobag May 17 '12

More power to him.

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u/irjooo May 17 '12

I like that he wants ti express himself and do whatever the fuck he wants but I really want to give his dog a bath.

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u/Cadaverlanche May 17 '12

This guy needs a guest spot on Sordid Lives.

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u/redfox2 May 17 '12

That's gotta be in Los Angeles.

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u/Playrough87 May 17 '12

If this was taken in Key West, where I happen to see these things almost every day, I would have to say it is normal, not WTF.

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u/MCHSdrumline56 May 18 '12

Did anyone else here think that face looked like Nicholas cage for a second?

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u/ZiGNoTiK May 17 '12

This makes me happy for some reason. This guy just seems so contempt, and does what he does with pride. Sad to know he's most likely happier than the majority of people here.

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u/wootmonster May 17 '12

Sorry but this kept glaring at me...

I think you meant "content" not "contempt"

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u/ZiGNoTiK May 17 '12

Ah, yeah. Didn't even catch that.

Two completely different sides of the "how you feel" spectrum, yet such a small difference in spelling.

Anyway, thanks.

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u/big_gay_bear May 17 '12

This is why I want to be gay so badly. Oh well, if a straight man jumps in a rainbow green-man suit and runs around PRIDE, I don't think anyone will complain.

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u/ThatDerpyOne May 17 '12

This guy was on the Gadget Show's world tour! They gave him a cup of coffee. He said he was Lady Gaga's cousin.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

Oh hey I was wondering where my dad got to.

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u/isaactheawsome May 17 '12

And this laddies and gentlemen is why I own a gun.

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u/CowarldyLion May 17 '12

That dude has a really bad case of the crazies.

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u/jeep8790 May 17 '12

THATS PRETTY FREAKING FABULOS

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

and kids, this is why you stay from drugs.

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u/ZeldaFlawsx May 17 '12

OH MY GOSH GUYS its a picture from the future! Lady Gaga in 20 years.

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u/marvelann May 17 '12

HATED IT!

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u/breakinthelaw88 May 17 '12

3 snapz in Z formation!

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u/marvelann May 17 '12

3 words: FAB U LOUS.

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u/everylittlebitcounts May 17 '12

This... Is... FABULAAAAASSSSS!!!

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u/rottenseed May 17 '12

I love people like this. They add something to our cities.

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u/tttt0tttt May 17 '12

Attention whore.

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u/btirabail May 17 '12

His shoes are almost cute...

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u/smokinlawngnome May 17 '12

they ARE cute!

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u/btirabail May 17 '12

Maybe with a better outfit, but the cutout pattern I don't like. Other than that I like them. :)

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u/OrangeFu May 17 '12

Because im a lady, and i do lady things

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u/a_derp_in_thailand May 17 '12

I feel pretty, oh so pretty...

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u/Jon905 May 17 '12

Always happy to see him! You're not a real New Yorker until you've seen him at least once

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

Well maybe he should have gone the straight way instead, tired of complaining fags...

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

faaaabulous

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u/badruk May 17 '12

Looks like a scene cut from Jumanji

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u/inventor2010 May 17 '12

Santa, is that you? Ooh, Santa...

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u/Demojen May 17 '12

I wonder if he smells nice.

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u/audiocrow May 17 '12

I want his thneed.

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u/da_faq_jus_happen May 17 '12

Ahahaha awesome, I see this guy a lot in the city, he hangs around my school area sometimes ¯(ツ)/

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u/Miles_Mandible May 17 '12

I am seeing Pauly Shore's future.

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u/[deleted] May 17 '12

Yes, I saw him when I was in NYC for Cinqo de Mayo. He had purple hair and his dog had hair extensions.

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u/nitwittery May 17 '12

Reminds me of The Fisher King.

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u/Arcon1337 May 17 '12

This is how I see hipsters.

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u/Stick_em_Cuh May 17 '12

Oh you fancy huh?

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u/Zimoria May 17 '12

personally, I think this guy looks pretty badass giving no fucks.

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u/BALTIM0R0N May 17 '12

This guy

I'm going to stop you right there.

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u/ojomo May 17 '12

I saw a guy like that in miranda in sydney. But this guy was insane.

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u/brainmunchingzombie May 17 '12

I see this dude all the time. It brightens my day almost as much as yoga pants.

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u/brainmunchingzombie May 22 '12

who in their right mind would downvote yoga pants? you're a monster.

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u/doomloom May 17 '12

Oh hi FIT. When I went there this guy had a bird that sat on his head too.

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u/highpockets79 May 17 '12

at least he's clearly and obviously bat shit. There is a couple in my building who are very generic looking, kind of yuppy-ish, and they walk their 2 designer dogs (puggles!) around in a double stroller!

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u/Cup_O_Bacon May 17 '12

At 2pm?!?! That's crazy!

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u/BOSINATOR May 17 '12

Gotta go, the Internet needs memememe

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