The Naked Cowboy

[foxy]

For those who don't know who I mean, he's this guy who plays his guitar and sings in Times Square near the TKTS island. All he wears is a cowboy hat, boots and a pair of white jockey shorts with "The Naked Cowboy" written on his butt. Whenever I see him he makes me smile. He seems real popular with the tourists and I hope does does well tip-wise.

He makes me think of the other NY characters I remember from years ago. Moondog, a blind composer/musician who used to stand all day long, every day on 6th Ave. and 53rd St. dressed as a Viking and holding a spear. He never moved or spoke to anyone. Roller Rina, a guy who used to skate all over the West Village in a billowy ball gown with a funny little hat and a fairy wand. This is pre-roller blades, so I'm going back aways. The Purple Man, an old guy dressed all in purple who rode a purple bicycle all over the city. They're all gone now, but at least we have the Naked Cowboy.

[Casteran]

and a little trivia to add. Naked Cowboy is originally from Cincinnati, they have such strict laws on public "nudity" he kept getting arrested, so he made a logical choice and moved to NYC

[BuckyXTC]

You've set off my nostalgia alarm! I remember seeing Rollerina quite a few years back in my first visit to NYC in 1975. Thanks for the reminder, and the stroll down "memory lane".

[+ Lucky]

I have seen Mr. Cowboy several times. What amazes me is how a guy in his underwear in the middle of Times Square can be so unsexy!

[Guest in yer face]

http://www.nakedcowboy.com

 

 

 

>For those who don't know who I mean, he's this guy who plays

>his guitar and sings in Times Square near the TKTS island.

>All he wears is a cowboy hat, boots and a pair of white

>jockey shorts with "The Naked Cowboy" written on his butt.

>Whenever I see him he makes me smile. He seems real popular

>with the tourists and I hope does does well tip-wise.

>He makes me think of the other NY characters I remember from

>years ago. Moondog, a blind composer/musician who used to

>stand all day long, every day on 6th Ave. and 53rd St.

>dressed as a Viking and holding a spear. He never moved or

>spoke to anyone. Roller Rina, a guy who used to skate all

>over the West Village in a billowy ball gown with a funny

>little hat and a fairy wand. This is pre-roller blades, so

>I'm going back aways. The Purple Man, an old guy dressed all

>in purple who rode a purple bicycle all over the city.

>They're all gone now, but at least we have the Naked Cowboy.

[Cooper]

>I have seen Mr. Cowboy several times. What amazes me is how

>a guy in his underwear in the middle of Times Square can be

>so unsexy!

 

The NYC Tourists love this guy. I can hear them saying "OH! there's the guy from the David Letterman show"...I always admired how white he got his underwear, I hope he has more than one pair that say "Naked Cowboy". :7 He must make out well with those tips from the tourists, they always want their picture with him.

My question is, can he really sing?...Even if he can't, he does put a smile on my face.

 

"Cooper"

[CT Dick]

http://www.nakedcowboy.com/websitecoverphoto.jpg

 

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Dick

[Rick Munroe]

>He makes me think of the other NY characters I remember from

>years ago.

 

There's another one who's still around. Derek and I have been seeing him in Chelsea for years. He's a black guy who paints his face white (it's kind of chalky looking), has huge fake brilliant white teeth, wears Michael Jackson outfits from the 80's (the red Thriller jacket, or a tuxedo jacket with one spangly white glove) and is constantly demonically laughing to himself.

[Guest Bitchboy]

I've seen that guy, Rick. I don't think he's a fake; it is Michael.

 

Also, the short stocky drummer guy with the black slicked down hair, looks like he uses shoe polish to get it so dark.

 

I haven't seen him in a few years, although he's appeared in a few movies. Cool guy. Hope he's all right as well.

[foxy]

Well I'm a little flabergasdted (did I spell that right?...it sure doesn't look right) The The Naked Cowboy has his own web site. Boy, am I living on another planet. Honestly, I don't know how to react. I suppose I liked things (people) better when they weren't so commercial, but maybe it's a good thing...or not. I'm very, very confused. Story of my life I suppose. I guess "agog" really does suit me.

[Guest in yer face]

Ive seen those two. THeres also the 9th Avenue midget, and dont forget the "New Isrealites" in Times Square.

 

 

 

>I've seen that guy, Rick. I don't think he's a fake; it is

>Michael.

>

>Also, the short stocky drummer guy with the black slicked

>down hair, looks like he uses shoe polish to get it so dark.

>

>I haven't seen him in a few years, although he's appeared in

>a few movies. Cool guy. Hope he's all right as well.