They call him Mellow Yellow.... - General Tiki

B boutiki Tiki Socialite The fly-over states Joined: Jun 03, 2002 Posts: 497	B boutiki Posted posted on Thu, Jun 2, 2005 6:57 AM I'm with Juno. Has anyone considered approaching the business to let them know the historical significance of the guy out in front of their place? Show them the Book of Tiki. Perhaps they could be persuaded to allow a Tiki conservationist to restore Bob to his former glory. The restaurant could even benefit from the publicity (newspapers love little "local color" pieces where they can run a photo and short blurb) as well as having a distinctive landmark to direct customers into the place ("We are located downtown on the corner with Tiki Bob"). If they got a strong response from Tiki fanatics they might really enjoy the attention. Just a thought. The worst they could say is "no". If they turn out to be cool about it, folks can meet there in the morning for crepes after a night out at the Tonga Room. You know, show them some support and appreciation. If they say no, I suggest a early morning visit to Bob with cans of white and brown paint. It can't take long, what with so little detail. They might get tired of re-painting him yellow if this happened a few times. That is just the kind of thing we used to do in Art school– late night "guerilla public Art pieces". -Duke

I'm with Juno. Has anyone considered approaching the business to let them know the historical significance of the guy out in front of their place? Show them the Book of Tiki. Perhaps they could be persuaded to allow a Tiki conservationist to restore Bob to his former glory. The restaurant could even benefit from the publicity (newspapers love little "local color" pieces where they can run a photo and short blurb) as well as having a distinctive landmark to direct customers into the place ("We are located downtown on the corner with Tiki Bob"). If they got a strong response from Tiki fanatics they might really enjoy the attention.

Just a thought. The worst they could say is "no". If they turn out to be cool about it, folks can meet there in the morning for crepes after a night out at the Tonga Room. You know, show them some support and appreciation.

If they say no, I suggest a early morning visit to Bob with cans of white and brown paint. It can't take long, what with so little detail. They might get tired of re-painting him yellow if this happened a few times. That is just the kind of thing we used to do in Art school– late night "guerilla public Art pieces".

-Duke

Post #163002 by boutiki on Thu, Jun 2, 2005 6:57 AM