Sam, Sam, the Gorilla Man

Every day, from 9-5, Sam stands outside a mattress store on Market Street in downtown Akron, OH, holding a sign that reads, "Will work for bananas." Passers-by honk their horns as Sam waves and dances in the middle of the sidewalk. He's very friendly, I promise. December 2005
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Edit: This photo made it to #1 Most Interesting for 17 December! Thanks to everyone and their fantastic comments. Thanks for pushing me to get my first #1!
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Edit: Added to Cream of the Crop as most favorited.

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Comments

Calain says:

#1 (from the IWANT5! group)
great capture, love it, the colors the contrast, well done
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

The Unpredictables says:

#1 (from the IWANT5! group)
I like the location (grew up in Wilmot OH) and your portrayal of this street scene. Thanks for the extensive caption. Black poles don't look exactly straight, but then again this is humorous scene.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

bbikkerr1 says:

#3 (from the IWANT5! group)
(Trying to get the numbering on track, lol) It is a very funny picture, and is very focused and clear. The colors are good as well. It does need to be straightened.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

sam_ says:

hahaha
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Scorch 07 says:

#4 from IWANT5!

Nice angle and idea, but the pole is distracting
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Katpix says:

#5 (from the IWANT5! group)

I like the vivid colors here. Really funny picture, especially now, that tne new King kong movie is out. I'd frame it in portrait, and try to show more detail in the gorilla's black furry area.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

JackieG... says:

#6 (from the IWANT5! group)
I bet Sam hates the summers...that suit looks hot from here. Just wish you had captured him dancing!
Thanks for the smile. Nice work!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Congratulations! This image is number one in Flickr's Most Interesting photos for 17 December 2005. (It is on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Interestingness pool? It will be a great addition!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

julioc. says:

Eheh, well here's a thing we could not see everyday :)Great shot
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

RebelChrome [deleted] says:

Funny!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

My Eyes See says:

so funny!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Sniv says:

I would give this guy money. I always want panhandlers to be creative. I give them money if their creative, especially if they make me laugh. It may not be very philanthropic, but I figure a laugh is worth a few dollars.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

tearapen says:

beth, you really can photo-well done.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

yvettiefred says:

this is what king kong did after the movie ended (he didn't really die after all)
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

oh~no says:

hoho~It's so interesting!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

maizers says:

oh man. awesome.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

-Else- says:

hehe.. i love it ;)
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

maayana.net says:

LOL
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

hazey* says:

Haha, excellent.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

ccarriconde says:

please: www.flickr.com/groups/bananas/
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Serge Arsenie says:

This is too funnY! An absolute favorite.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

kristina is kool with a k says:

this is funny!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

Karol Cross says:

Fabulous, well done!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

forteller.ipernity.com says:

Haha, that's great! But isn't it boring for him to be standing out there all day every day..?
Please add this to Strange and funny signs!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

*ade says:

lol...
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

zolotarov says:

that's hilarious!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

anusha1 says:

Great One...:)
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

king of monks says:

just great!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

TheConnCave says:

If he doesn't find a gig soon, he's gonna have to sell his fingers to the tire factory.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

BGLewandowski says:

banana flickr icon Congratulations. I found your banana shot unique enough to merit a listing on my site Banana Flickr (bananaflickr.com). Seriously. I am not making this up.There are a ton of cool, interesting and sometimes odd banana shots on Flickr. So I made a site dedicated to showcasing them. If you don't like the idea of it let me know and I will remove the link.

And if you want, you can join the flickr group Banana Flickr too!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

şparadrap says:

awesome!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

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