So what’s the deal? First of all, I’m not a fan of large inflatable advertising, but some folks must be because there sure is a lot of it. Personally I think a gorilla in shorts and sunglasses is dumb and tacky, but I can understand if the owners of this fine establishment genuinely enjoy large inflatable primates. However, I wonder if the owners of Giant Wireless realize their little gorilla is giving all of Provo the finger every time they drive past.
Since when do we allow this sort of gesture to be displayed at such a grand scale in our quiet town? I thought this was a very conservative community, but I have yet to hear an outcry regarding this unattractive and vulgar balloon. Curious. I suppose I could initiate a movement against tasteless displays atop buildings, but it would take a tremendous amount of time and energy and I’m not sure I’m up to it. Instead I have chosen to do the next best thing. Every now and then when the kids aren’t in the car, I crank up the tunes and with a guttural growl give my big furry friend the double bird right back.
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Yeah! You go girl! Oh--and did you notice it's not just shorts he's wearing but BOXERS! They have those little patterns on them that remind me of face cards (aces, spades, hearts and diamonds). I've seen that pattern only on underwear, so I'm assuming the monkey is in his pannies. Even more reason to be shocked...
Ah, the double bird. I've been given that a couple times in my life. There used to be a guy named gregory that lived down on geneva road and he used to spend his time sitting cross legged on his porch waving to people driving by. Then he went crazy and from then on whenever people waved to him he would yell and give people the double bird. it was so funny and one time me and my friend drove by a couple times trying to get him on camara, but it was to no avail because we were laughing so hard that we couldn't hold the camara still.
I heard that guy got arrested. I miss him.
Lo, if there is anything you should have learned from dad, it's to choose your white whales wisely. A big, stupid gorilla isn't worth the time. Plus, anyone who is lame enough to use inflateable advertising does not deserve the free press that a crusade would give them. Especially wireless sales people. Those people are worse than used car salesmen, insurance adjustors, or lawyers. But, if it will make you feel any better, next week we can drive by it and I'll moon it for you while you give it both barrels.
All who knew Greg on Geneva will miss him and his salute.
As far as making a connection between a perverted primate giving the bird and any company in the Provo/Orem area-I'm clueless. Now if this monstrosity was in...let's say at the Holgo Zoo I could understand.
Dallas--sweet! You're on! Now I have something to look forward to. Citizens of Provo, beware! If anyone else would like to request a driveby, let us know and we'd be happy to oblige.
I miss Mr. Geneva Road, too. I loved how he grinned while he gave his salute. Hey, not unlike our inflatable gorilla...maybe he was reincarnated or something. Can people come back as big balloons? That sure would explain all the lame lawn ornaments that have been popping up so prolifically lately.
Isn't December gorilla hunting season in Utah? Just curious.
I don't know, in the land of zoo...bies (no offense intended, I was once one too), bikini-cut wannabes and all-season inflatables, I'm more amused than annoyed. And I think the yellow boxers are a nice touch. In a state where billboards already destroy the view (where I grew up they were illegal) I just see Gorilla Guy as another billboard outside the box.
Nonetheless, I'll be watching for the next full moon(s).
Oh, compulsive, I really do find the thing hilareous, especially when I consider that the owners probably have no clue what it looks like from certain angles. I giggle every time I drive down the hill.
Why Otto, I believe you're right! Next time you're down in our neck of the woods, see if you can't get yourself a trophy-sized specimen, won't you? I'm sure it would look fabulous mounted on your loading dock.
I don't know that I would recommend harvesting that gorilla. Inflateable animals are less sporting to hunt than sheep or even cows. Plus, they're really difficult to skin. You never know if you've really skinned them, or just moved them around a little.
Oh, and Lo, it's hilarious. Hukt on fonixes wurkt four me!
I know you were just funnin' with us Lo. But I just love celebrating the absurd. I think I'm getting a little soft, however. I kind of think the inflatible snow globes might be kind of cute. Somebody stop me!
Heh! How DO you skin a balloon? One of those great mysteries in life. As for my spelling--mlaah!
Compulsive--I have to admit, I have found myself smiling at the snow globes. Not enough to own one, of course, but they don't elicit the same gag reflex that inflatable Christmas Mickey or Santa do. Yet.
Thats funny that you mention skinning a balloon because the other day i was watching some random japanese show where they dub it over in english. Anyway, the people were skinning off paint from balloons. So once you get the giant gorilla just paint it and then you can skin it!
about the giant snow globes. I don't know why anyone would really waste their money on something like that. Then you see the houses that are covered in random christmas characters. I think it's really funny when people put a baby Jesus next to a santa clause. whats going through their minds to make them do this? do they need medication? I just hope they get help quick because this is a virus that is spreading much too quickly.
COOOL photos!
I have been desperately trying to explain to W that Christmas decorations should have a theme. I am glad that you noticed that too, becks. For instance--you can (though I don't recommend it) have a cartoon characters theme, but you can't have Scooby Doo next to a Christmas train next to the white moving wicker deer. It is not enough to have things, you have to unify them. Have we learned nothing from the Grizwolds?
Lorien,
I went to the library last night and got some books for my kids. We just got done reading Santa's Kwanzaa, and I recognized the illustrator! It's so fun to accidentally come upon something done by someone who I kind of know who he is! Anyway, tell your husband the illustrations were awesome, as of course you already know.
BORING!! Time for a new post, Lo.
lorien, thanks so much for the ski boots. Today was my first time using them and they worked great!
WOOO! I'm so glad they found a new home. Keep them happy skiing HARD!
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