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Category Archives: Truck Mascots
Truck Mascots: Hoist the Jolly Roger
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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Shrek Runs on Dunkin’
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, Truck Mascots
Tagged Dunkin' Donuts, Shrek, truck mascots
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The Amazing Truck Mascot
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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Tagged Spider-man, toy, truck, truck mascot, urban phenomena
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Friday Five – Number One Hundred Ninety One
One hundred ninety first in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.
Mr Mambo Week
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
Small Truck Mascot
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

