Bellend Sebastian Posted 16 May 2010 Posted 16 May 2010 Following in the footsteps of that bloke that walks about with his eyes closed, 'bin bag lady', and that slightly tapped chap that rides his bike down New Walk kicking and swearing at people, I've chanced across another fellow with what appears to be a slightly unconventional approach to life. I can't think of a better name for him than 'loud singing woolly hat man', which I don't think will catch on, even though it's a pretty good description. I saw him - well I heard him before I saw him - in the Highcross in the week, wandering along with his headphones on and singing very loudly (and not particularly well), much to the confusion of the shoppers. I don't know if he's quite all there and I've no reason to believe he's anything other than a reasonable chap, but judging by the wide berth everyone was giving him, most people were erring on the side of caution. I was out for a run this morning, and there he was again, walking down Hinckley Road into town, belting out another number (though what it was I haven't a clue). Has anyone else seen him? Does anyone know him? I wonder if he does requests
Guest Bilo Posted 16 May 2010 Posted 16 May 2010 Following in the footsteps of that bloke that walks about with his eyes closed, 'bin bag lady', and that slightly tapped chap that rides his bike down New Walk kicking and swearing at people, I've chanced across another fellow with what appears to be a slightly unconventional approach to life. I can't think of a better name for him than 'loud singing woolly hat man', which I don't think will catch on, even though it's a pretty good description. I saw him - well I heard him before I saw him - in the Highcross in the week, wandering along with his headphones on and singing very loudly (and not particularly well), much to the confusion of the shoppers. I don't know if he's quite all there and I've no reason to believe he's anything other than a reasonable chap, but judging by the wide berth everyone was giving him, most people were erring on the side of caution. I was out for a run this morning, and there he was again, walking down Hinckley Road into town, belting out another number (though what it was I haven't a clue). Has anyone else seen him? Does anyone know him? I wonder if he does requests Yeah, my girlfriend and I saw him about a couple of times a week, every week, around January/February time and then hie disappeared. His usual haunt was Bede Park and he has been known to add a bit of dancing to his repertoire and he dances like he sings, fecking terribly. An interesting chap to say the least.
Unit Posted 16 May 2010 Posted 16 May 2010 What area of hinckley road? I know a guy who lives in a 'home' at the top of hinckley road who loves to sing in public, does he have short hair and is quite big/fat?
Bellend Sebastian Posted 16 May 2010 Author Posted 16 May 2010 No, he's skinny and relatively tall, I'd say. You'll almost certainly hear him before you see him
AmericanScott Posted 16 May 2010 Posted 16 May 2010 Every other morning when open up the shop, i can hear him screaming down the corridor of the Highcross. My old boss told me this guy was once on x factor and got laughed off by Simon and co. at the auditions.
Finnegan Posted 16 May 2010 Posted 16 May 2010 Sounds like an autistic lad I went to Longslade with. With sing horribly tunelessly all the time with his headphones in, unaware of how awful it sounded. Unfortunately, the entire sixth form would egg him on all the time for their own entertainment/his embarrassment. He occasionally danced - but wasn't particularly skinny, I'm afraid. Nor do I ever remember him wearing a woolly hat. So this is basically useless information.
C-man Posted 17 May 2010 Posted 17 May 2010 Not aware of this dude but we have a few cult heroes in Sheffield. 'Bar One Bearded Stinker' (aka beardy nonce) lies to stand about in the Union during the day telling people the answers to the questions on the itbox. Won me and my mates 6 quid on monopoly the other week. There's also 20p lady (aka crazy milk lady) who stands outside Premier in Crookes asking for 20p for some milk. I once saw her come out of the shop with 4 separate litres of milk. Strange woman.
Dames Posted 17 May 2010 Posted 17 May 2010 They should build statues of Pigeon man and Bin bag lady.
Flynny Posted 17 May 2010 Posted 17 May 2010 I like the big issue seller with the cock-eyes (is that the PC word?)
Dames Posted 17 May 2010 Posted 17 May 2010 I like the big issue seller with the cock-eyes (is that the PC word?) The one that looks like Gareth Williams with downs?
Flynny Posted 17 May 2010 Posted 17 May 2010 The one that looks like Gareth Williams with downs? Haha sort of! And mange.
lcfc"weasel" Posted 18 May 2010 Posted 18 May 2010 To those in Loughborough, does anyone remember Poppy? Yes!
Rocket-Ron Posted 18 May 2010 Posted 18 May 2010 I like the big issue seller with the cock-eyes (is that the PC word?) Outside Waterstones!!
danielpholt Posted 18 May 2010 Posted 18 May 2010 I saw a man 'matching his description' walking past the Mcdonalds near the Market a few months back. He had no shirt on, had some massive headphones on and couldn't sing for a dime.
LCFC-ARAB Posted 20 May 2010 Posted 20 May 2010 According to one of my friends status who's at uni in Leicester This guy keeps waking her up at 'stupid am' every morning
iBleedLeicesterColours Posted 21 May 2010 Posted 21 May 2010 People from Enderby/Narborough .. Everyone knows Tin man and Mad Maureen. People of Hinckley .. Irish Geoff and that fvckin queer teenager thats hangs around outside JCC.
AmericanScott Posted 21 May 2010 Posted 21 May 2010 People from Enderby/Narborough .. Everyone knows Tin man and Mad Maureen. People of Hinckley .. Irish Geoff and that fvckin queer teenager thats hangs around outside JCC. Have you ever seen the Running Washing Machine man? The built guy who runs with a washing machine strapped to his back from Enderby to Whetstone.
CosbehFox Posted 21 May 2010 Posted 21 May 2010 Seen this chap yesterday. He sings it loud. Sometimes comes that near to you, you're getting ready to stick one on him.
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