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PURPLE!!!
At first I thought this was a statue.
He’s not.
Bruno would be so proud!
Did his sanity and wit vanish?
why would you bother painting a dog purple.
It’s the new form of busking (street performing) in the UK. They do it for money. This guy is in the shopping area known as The Shambles in York, England. I saw him and took his picture when I was there in June. The dog isn’t real. Duh.
Hey, I saw him in York as well!
This is taken ten minutes away from where I live, and believe it or not this man does this rain or shine… I actually think its his main source of income…
That looks like the most awesome job in the history of ever
It’s the dog (real or fake) that creeps me out
Trixieindixie, it is not at all new!
And living statues REPRESENT! I have a photo of myself and this guy taken in 06, good times!
Ah the blue man groups other member purple man…..
Wow… Prince has really let himself go.
I wonder what he did to make Willy Wonka so pissed at him.
Is that Alec Baldwin?
It looks like the Mad Hatter got butted by the teletubbies
As a few have said, it’s a bloke in York (that looks to be down Stonegate in the pic as Little Betties tea pot is on the left). He’s been there a few years now, got a picture myself of him taken at Christmas 2005 and he’s there nearly every day.
I like his tie.
I want to be purple for Halloween!
Purple Man! Yep, York, I live about 15mins from there. Tis indeed Stonegate, just outside the Evil Eye Lounge. There used to be a yellow man as well a few years ago, wonder what happened to him?…
I saw him in York too.
i saw this guy in York!
I love being purple!
I live in York and often pass this guy – he didn’t used to be purple – his original act was standing in the street pretending to be blown away, with an inside-out umbrella and glasses akimbo etc. Then one christmas he did the same act, but added a podium, painted the whole thing purple and added a bow so that it all looked like a present. Which brings us to present day – presumably he couldn’t get the purple out, so he just went with it. I personally think it’s a bit lame – he just stands there all day and people give him money – it’s no better than begging – he never does anything new or interesting…
Yeah I recognise this – it’s in the Shambles in York…
you know the guys on LSD right?
Sod Purple Man, what happened to the Amazing Zombies? They rocked York back in the day.
Hey, York is making it big time! He was something different but during tourist season he used to block up The Shambles. Used to annoy the hell out of me.
Yellow man left a while ago, now we just have a woman who can’t play the violin properly, 2 pianists (complete with upright pianos) and a man who dresses up as a witch with a kazoo.
Come to York! We’re completely normal… (don’t forget the Vikings and the Romans that wander around too).
@Quinny
… I loved York…♥
Don’t forget the ghosts
is the ghost good?
i wanted to go to that but my boyfriend wouldnt lol
I don’t know what you’re doing, but GO, MAN, GO!
It’s not Shambles in York, it’s Stonegate.
So much mystery about this man it seems. I know that he is a published author, does film stuff and is very low profile when not purple. I understand he used to have companies and all that stuff but gave up the corporate stuff after visiting the Indian Sub-Continent. I have one of his books, written ‘BP’ – before purple. I’d give a link but it’s out of stock according to amazon.
York is an amazing place and lucky to have world-class performers like this who are always missed when not around. Hi to Edd (yes mate, I know what a sad and lonely life you have) – seems you are jealous of this guy because he everything you are not. Dude, peace out bro.
oh my god! i live there! i feel oddly proud…
@Edd
Edd, are you jealous that you couldn’t think of something so incredible? If you had taken the time to stand and watch this guy you’ll realise that his art is very fine-tuned, going the extra mile to give out joy to stangers. I have been watching him for about 8 years and seen his acts evolve and know he has performed for the National Trust, Body Shop, Toyota UK, Marie Curie Cancer Care Charity, Night Clubs across the UK, an Agricultural Show (he sat on top of a life-size purple cow) and so on. He was the guy who made BBC News at Ten when he watched a World Cup Football game while sitting on a bed of nails. He’s been on Sky TV and appeared in newspapers, magazines and books around the world. I was there while he was doing an interview for Channel Four News. Anyway, this guy is a living legend – they should make a statue to commemorate the amazing work he does. If you are in York, stop and have a chat with this guy – life changing in my experience! York is Purple and Stonegate rocks. I was reading a book on York only yesterdat and Purpleman was in it. One of his fans died recently, a small boy who had been coming to see Purpleman for many years. Because of the joy Purpleman gave this child the parents of ths little boy placed something purple in his coffin, a gift Purpleman had given the child. That made me cry.
Yeah purple guy – I love sitting in Evil Eye and watching everyone give him funny looks!
Gogol Bordello has a song called “Start Wearing Purple” because purple is the color of insanity.
I’ve seen this guy in real life. He’s in York. He’s brilliant.
me 2!! hes ace!
Crazee dude, where are you going so fast man? Great picture. My sister saw him when she was over in England. Awesome purple dog. Does this guy move? York huh? Cool.
omg!! i have a picture with this guy!!! i went to york its in the uk if you dont no and he was there haha
york is like half an hour from me !!
i never actually thought i would see this on here lol
im well pleased ive seen him lol
I know this guy! Honestly, he sits on Stonegate in York, England all day everyday. I used to distribute flyers for a Haunted house just down from him and I used to chat to him. He a bit of a tit actually. It may seem strange but he actually takes himself way too seriously!
Wish I could remember his name.
Oh and I once asked him how he gets off the paint of an evening and he told me he doesn’t bother because his girlferiend loves his purple head. He the kind of guy that tells the same jokes all day long and still thinks he’s hilarious.
Cool, I know him too. I disagree with Joss (or is it Toss?….my screen is wonky!!!!) – he’s amazing and makes York the vibrant city it is. I speak to him too and he’s not in the least bit serious so maybe he was winding you up lol! I know the Haunted House in York….are you the guy with a beard and specs or the little lad who looks like a girl? Seriously though, love him or not, Purpleman is sensational imho.
is the dog in the basket purple?!?!?!?!? really?i mean really?
Aw, I love him! he does do different poses during different seasons… my fave thing is watching at the end of his day when he gets down from his plinth, and little kids Freak the Eff Out. Living statues are rad. Living in York is rad!!
Yeah. Passed him today, still there, meditating and spreading joy – I envy him but not when it rains. Heard he is gonna quit this year
I love him too and York is just the best city to live in.
I’m in York at the moment and have chatted to him several times, he even got me to sit on his bike for a laugh. He brings out a lot of smiles and that’s what matters ! Good luck to him I say
More fun than all the tourist attractions of York put together….and much better value! Each day he gives joy to thousands – wouldn’t the world be a better place if each of us could spread as much fun and laughter as this guy does? Take the time to watch him like I did and you’ll see he’s not a street performer at all!