Large, fiberglass figures, typically depicting men but occasionally other characters, standing roadside are the subject of this discussion. These figures, often over ten feet tall, served as advertising icons for various businesses,... Read more »
The phrase identifies commercial transactions involving large, fiberglass figures often associated with automotive service businesses and roadside attractions. These towering figures, historically used to draw attention to specific locations, are now frequently... Read more »
The distribution of towering fiberglass figures, often referred to as “muffler men,” across the United States and, to a lesser extent, Canada, represents a tangible connection to roadside Americana. These statues, typically... Read more »