Category Archives: Truck Mascots

Truck Mascots: Hoist the Jolly Roger

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Joe

This truck mascot was spotted on Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia. I call this urban phenomenon “Truck Mascots”: the practice of truck drivers attaching decorative figures to the grills of their rigs. These mascots are usually discarded toys or cheap … Continue reading →

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Blue Beard

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Tina Garceau
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Shrek Runs on Dunkin’

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Tina Garceau
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Truck Mascots – Bart Simpson

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Tina Garceau

While I was out and about with The Boy, he spotted Homer and Marge’s kid perched on the hitch of a delivery truck. Must have left his skateboard at home.

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The Amazing Truck Mascot

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Joe

Here in Lansdowne, PA is another fine example of the urban phenomena of Truck Mascots. Truck Mascots are usually discarded toys that generally commercial truckers lash to the grills of their vehicles to become sort of like flying maidens on … Continue reading →

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Friday Five – Number One Hundred Ninety One

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Tina Garceau

One hundred ninety first in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.    

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Mr Mambo Week

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Tina Garceau

It’s always when you’re looking for something else when you unearth a treasure you forgot you had. Truth be told, with The University of the Arts (formerly Philadelphia College of Art) closing it’s doors, I’ve been feeling a little sentimental … Continue reading →

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Small Truck Mascot

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Joe

On the way home from work I spied this tiny example of what I like to call Truck Mascots. A truck mascot is a discarded stuffed animal or toy that is used to adorn large industrial trucks sort of like … Continue reading →

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Truck Mascots: The Batman

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Tina Garceau
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