People – Page 6 – The Home of My "Big Things"

Wendy

By Jim Hejl | August 3, 1995 - 5:04 pm |December 2, 2017 Inflatables, Other Big People, People

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I suppose if there were other people that did what I do they would object to including inflatables as not being “substantial.” I take the opposite view. I like finding Big Things and since inflatables are so transitory they are more than found art, they are lucky timing art. Wendy is a case in point. Thanks to Nancy.

Wendy

Zinn’s Diner

By Jim Hejl | July 20, 1995 - 5:40 pm |March 9, 2015 Other Big People, People

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I think that when I found Mr. Zinn I realized what “found art” meant. We had stopped for breakfast here and were walking up to the diner when lo and behold a big picture opportunity! And this wasn’t this first time we stopped as Zinn’s either. Let that be a lesson to you.

Zinn’s Diner

Modesto Native American

By Jim Hejl | April 10, 1995 - 7:02 pm |March 10, 2015 Native Americans, People

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Here’s another Indian. This one has seen better days, check out the fence. Found it (while working, ha ha!) on the way from Modesto to San Jose in California.

Modesto Native American

Great Adventure Muffler Man

By Jim Hejl | December 6, 1994 - 1:00 pm |March 12, 2015 Muffler Men, People

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Another Alfred E. Newman type in New Jersey off I-195 near Great Adventure. Widely reported and glad to have him.

Great Adventure Muffler Man

Trio Tire Muffler Man

By Jim Hejl | October 14, 1994 - 7:14 pm |December 2, 2017 Muffler Men, People

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This is the Trio Tire Man on US-30 in Berlin, NJ. I have several of these guys. There is almost a cult being developed by the guys that write “Roadside America.” They call them Muffler Men. If you have a sense of humor and enjoy the offbeat things people do, check out these guys.

Trio Tire Muffler Man

Winslow Twp, NJ Muffler Man

By Jim Hejl | July 22, 1994 - 10:29 am |May 25, 2015 Muffler Men, People

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Check out this face. Mad Magazine and 30 feet tall! These big guys come with the same body but a variety of heads and garb. I wonder if the salesman has one of those books with celluloid overlays to compare different looks?

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Chicagoland Muffler Man

By Jim Hejl | May 16, 1994 - 2:52 pm |May 25, 2015 Muffler Men, People

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Chicagoland this time, just South of O’Hara Airport. At work (ha, ha!) again. I guess the lumberjack is appropriate since he was outside a lumberyard.

Chicagoland Muffler Man

Cowtown Rodeo

By Jim Hejl | May 16, 1994 - 9:02 am |March 10, 2015 Muffler Men, People

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This guy looks similar but stands outside the Cowtown Rodeo in South Jersey. Lots of these Big Guys around.

Cowtown Rodeo

Seattle Muffler Man

By Jim Hejl | May 15, 1994 - 9:47 pm |March 12, 2015 Muffler Men, People

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Went hunting for this guy up in Seattle area. Another case of knowing he was out there. However, the location was not quite as described by my source. Close enough that I was able to find him. Couldn’t get any closer than this.

Seattle Muffler Man

Hilltop NJ Muffler Gal

By Jim Hejl | December 15, 1993 - 11:15 am |March 12, 2015 Muffler Gals, People

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This gal is one of my favorites, and close to home too! She’s the only “Big Gal” that I’ve seen so far, but I’m sure there are more around. See what the “Experts” have to say.

Hilltop NJ Muffler Gal

Zubler’s Indian Village

By Jim Hejl | July 9, 1993 - 6:54 pm |March 10, 2015 Native Americans, People

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Houghton Lake, MI in front of Zubler’s Indian Village on M-55. They have simulated Indian Pow-Wows twice a day at 10am and 2pm. Really hoaky, but the gift shop is first rate.

Zubler’s Indian Village

Paul & Babe

By Jim Hejl | July 9, 1993 - 1:58 pm |December 2, 2017 Lumberjacks, People

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Paul & The Babe outside St. Ignace, MI. The only time I spent money to get a “Big Picture.” It cost 50 cents (25 cents apiece) to get into this little park from the gift shop. Not much of a gift shop either!

Paul & Babe

Grayling Paul Bunyon

By Jim Hejl | July 9, 1993 - 10:40 am |March 9, 2015 Lumberjacks, People

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A Paul Bunyon in Grayling, MI. There are lot’s of Paul’s spread out over the upper mid-West. I think he is made out of car parts. This was the first of many big pictures taken on my original “Big Picture” safari. To see the others taken on this trek, look for the hat!

Grayling Paul Bunyon

Mr. Bendo

By Jim Hejl | February 20, 1993 - 4:32 pm |May 25, 2015 Muffler Men, People

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Caught this Big Guy outside Ralph’s Muffler Shop in Indianapolis on 16th Street a couple of miles East of the track. He’s Mister Bendo and I understand he’s been there a while and is a local icon. Thanks Mike for climbing over the cars.

Mr. Bendo

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Wendy

Zinn’s Diner

I think that when I found Mr. Zinn I realized what “found art” meant. We had stopped for breakfast here and were walking up to the diner when lo and behold a big picture opportunity! And this wasn’t this first time we stopped as Zinn’s either. Let that be a lesson to you.

Modesto Native American

Here’s another Indian. This one has seen better days, check out the fence. Found it (while working, ha ha!) on the way from Modesto to San Jose in California.

Great Adventure Muffler Man

Another Alfred E. Newman type in New Jersey off I-195 near Great Adventure. Widely reported and glad to have him.

Trio Tire Muffler Man

This is the Trio Tire Man on US-30 in Berlin, NJ. I have several of these guys. There is almost a cult being developed by the guys that write “Roadside America.” They call them Muffler Men. If you have a sense of humor and enjoy the offbeat things people do, check out these guys.

Winslow Twp, NJ Muffler Man

Check out this face. Mad Magazine and 30 feet tall! These big guys come with the same body but a variety of heads and garb. I wonder if the salesman has one of those books with celluloid overlays to compare different looks?

Chicagoland Muffler Man

Chicagoland this time, just South of O’Hara Airport. At work (ha, ha!) again. I guess the lumberjack is appropriate since he was outside a lumberyard.

Cowtown Rodeo

This guy looks similar but stands outside the Cowtown Rodeo in South Jersey. Lots of these Big Guys around.

Seattle Muffler Man

Went hunting for this guy up in Seattle area. Another case of knowing he was out there. However, the location was not quite as described by my source. Close enough that I was able to find him. Couldn’t get any closer than this.

Hilltop NJ Muffler Gal

This gal is one of my favorites, and close to home too! She’s the only “Big Gal” that I’ve seen so far, but I’m sure there are more around. See what the “Experts” have to say.

Zubler’s Indian Village

Houghton Lake, MI in front of Zubler’s Indian Village on M-55. They have simulated Indian Pow-Wows twice a day at 10am and 2pm. Really hoaky, but the gift shop is first rate.

Paul & Babe

Paul & The Babe outside St. Ignace, MI. The only time I spent money to get a “Big Picture.” It cost 50 cents (25 cents apiece) to get into this little park from the gift shop. Not much of a gift shop either!

Grayling Paul Bunyon

A Paul Bunyon in Grayling, MI. There are lot’s of Paul’s spread out over the upper mid-West. I think he is made out of car parts. This was the first of many big pictures taken on my original “Big Picture” safari. To see the others taken on this trek, look for the hat!

Mr. Bendo

Caught this Big Guy outside Ralph’s Muffler Shop in Indianapolis on 16th Street a couple of miles East of the track. He’s Mister Bendo and I understand he’s been there a while and is a local icon. Thanks Mike for climbing over the cars.

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