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Photo: Man in pink gorilla suit on East Main Street

By Howard B. Owens

Did you see the guy in the pink gorilla suit on East Main Street, Batavia? It's apparently a publicity stunt. First thing I said to the guy was, "What, lose a bet?" He said he was only allowed to answer, "Coming soon." He said he was hired to walk up and down Main Street in the suit.

Billie Owens

I agree with Gabor. It looks like an ape in a hot pink get-up with the gait of Homo sapiens. It's a distinct possibility that this creature has lost a lot of weight from his walking excursions and now his "flesh" hangs in folds. His face at some point may have been squeezed in a vise, making it unduly narrow. If so, this could mean he was not hired to do this, but tortured into taking the job. Plus, his freedom of speech has been severely curtailed by his handlers, limited to just two words. Is this, too, a political issue? A racial issue? Is it really about free market commerce? Anticipation mounts.

May 4, 2011, 4:00pm Permalink
Michael T. Johnston

I was thinking the same thing too Gabor, when I saw it. I figured if i told anyone they would think i was crazy lol. I thought i would see Osama pics today not a pink gorilla pic haha

May 4, 2011, 4:02pm Permalink
C. M. Barons

I have it on authority of an anonymous campaign insider that the individual in the pink gorilla costume is Jack Davis who intended to exploit his vivid stroll to tone down charges of alleged racism. His plan derailed when he misplaced his sign (I'm Jack Davis, and I'm colorblind) and became disoriented on his way to a scheduled press conference at the Pok-a-dot.

He did, however, present a joyous treat for several toddlers when he inadvertently asked for directions at a local daycare center.

May 6, 2011, 5:10pm Permalink

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