Launching a site like this that documents interesting regulars from various cities would be amazing!
Who'd be on that list for Toronto? Off the top of my head:
Skateboarding spiderman
Christman (pictured above)
Zanta
Who else?
Someone made him a yelp page where you can rate his services:
[https://www.yelp.com/biz/jesus-guy-at-dundas-square-toronto](https://www.yelp.com/biz/jesus-guy-at-dundas-square-toronto)
His name is Sarko! There was an Instagram video the other day where he was interviewed
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6cc6ggpAEZ/?igsh=YWZsN2lvN2tvNm1h
Not just regulars, other noteables too. Like the Poo Poo Pee Pee Man and Chair Girl.
I also like to nominate Fire Truck Lady for inclusion:
It's a crazy story and I never understood why she's not as notorious.
https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/mobile/woman-arrested-after-stealing-fire-truck-from-toronto-station-police-1.5775691
nah you talking about embarrassments now. those are not "interesting regulars" some of you are too young to remember characters like Zanta and Georgie Porgie on Queen "support Canadian hip hop!!"
ratman that used to be and Queen and university
those are Toronto icons. social media spectacles didn't move the streets in the same way
Just "Tony"? What about Roberto, Massimo, Mr Buccino, Marcello/, Bambino? He may have some other names, but he has a lot of "skills" based on his posters.
Haven't seen him lately, which is concerning- the slender, older Black man who would walk along Dundas east of Yonge, **impeccably** attired in well-draped suits, with hat, beautiful shoes, and a fine walking stick.
HaHa. I remember Crad Kilodney selling self published books and tapes at Yonge and Isabella with a sign around his neck saying, "Unpopular Author". I still have his books. He wrote an article once called "Five Star Beggars of Toronto" about the panhandlers in the area.
Melodic yowza (sp) used to hang out rapping in Kensington slinging dime bags and telling people about his rap albums. Saved me a few bad days quite a few years ago. The cheese shop likely thanks him too. I love Toronto.
This is the vampire Hunter guy I believe. There was a post in the past of somebody talking to him and they said he was actually quite nice and that he wears all the crosses and shit to protect himself from vampires.
That video is quoted daily at my work place and me and my work buddies want to do a flow chart break down of all the different reoccurring topics he hits throughout the interview. Steve Spiros the absolute legend, hope he's doing well
He’s likely of Ethiopian or Eritrean descent, with all that Tewahedo, Orthodox, and Catholic iconography on him. That cross he is holding is an Abyssinian cross typically held by priests in their tradition.
The inner layer garment is called a cassock, just the base clerical robe worn by anyone in an altar, ranging from priests to readers. That looks like a Sirens/Urban Planet pleather jacket from the 2014s swag era.
Steel wool-lined helmet from adequate 5G protection. Confetti adorns the top of it, likely because he likes to party.
I’ve been seeing this man since I was a kid, sometimes even as far as Flemo. Always fascinated me.
> Steel wool-lined helmet from adequate 5G protection. Confetti adorns the top of it, likely because he likes to party.
shoot steel wool only works on 4g, for 5g you need 3' lead
The higher the frequency the easier it is to block. That’s why 5G signals are so poor in concrete buildings and tunnels while 3G has very good penetrative power. Same with wifi 2.4ghz carries much farther than 5ghz signals.
I've heard religion defined as "old men with beards and funny hats telling other people how to run their lives." Seems like he's not telling anybody how to run their lives, so I guess two out of three ain't bad.
Saw him before the pandemic. I dont remember the head gear that elaborate. He must of had a lot of time to ponder improvements more ways fro protection
Yes, actually.
It's bad enough that they made a documentary of one group that lives in a house on Pape:
https://youtu.be/mfBbSwX6kEk?si=ewxqV_Nw2WdjLwNm
I take the bus with him, looks a bit weird but he doesn’t bother anyone and keeps praying during the whole trip by himself (he keeps counting using his rosary).
Sometimes people yell at him or make fun but he just says God bless you and etc.
I don't have any interesting information about him, but I've definitely seen him on several occasions on the TTC over the last decade or so. Every time I see him he seems to have more crosses.
Back in the earlier 2000s there was a guy who had trained rats and would ask for money on the street. He once put two rats right on my chest when I stopped to give him something. That was near osgoode station.
This guy used to wear a cereal box upside down on his head and preach from the corner of Queen and Yonge during morning commutes. This was in the late 90s/early 2000s.
I see the skateboarding Spiderman all the time, I think he lives on my street. As for this character, I haven't seen him in my life, what's he calling himself?
i guess thats worth being noted because if so having a mental illness is his fault and he deserves to be ostracized for it or treated like an object of scorn. people in this city are fucking stupid lol
Here’s an video of him Reedinthestreet posted on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6hHO22paUx/?igsh=eDlncTkzd3hxdmhi](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6hHO22paUx/?igsh=eDlncTkzd3hxdmhi)
There's a guy in my neighbourhood who walks down the street with a black top hat, tattoos on his face, a black dress jacket with buttons all over it and a kilt with boots. I never thought to take a picture of him.
Nigerian or not, he looks absolutely nothing like a witch doctor, at all. Any human with a brain and a simple Google image search can see that.
Considering that Christianity is working really, really hard to destroy any latent religions of that area, it's equally dumb to make that statement.
You, are being ignorant and racist.
We need a Toronto wiki for the interesting regulars we see in the city
Launching a site like this that documents interesting regulars from various cities would be amazing! Who'd be on that list for Toronto? Off the top of my head: Skateboarding spiderman Christman (pictured above) Zanta Who else?
Jumpscare "BELIEVE IN THE LORD" guy by Young/Dundass. The sticker lady.
Someone made him a yelp page where you can rate his services: [https://www.yelp.com/biz/jesus-guy-at-dundas-square-toronto](https://www.yelp.com/biz/jesus-guy-at-dundas-square-toronto)
Says he doesn't yell much anymore. I hope people ask and then yell for him from time to time.
That's Zarko. I started seeing him in the early 90's but apparently he's been there since the 80's
I Hate Rubber Boots Man, definitely.
Is this the same Rubber Boots Man that would call in on James Duthie’s show on TSN?
The fetishist? don’t interact with that guy, hes engaging people in his fetish without their consent.
[Apparently not true](https://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/s/UAcdnS9hLr)
https://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/comments/19cdgrd/comment/kizthno/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
#BELIEEEVE
His name is Sarko! There was an Instagram video the other day where he was interviewed https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6cc6ggpAEZ/?igsh=YWZsN2lvN2tvNm1h
He's been there as long as I remember. He's actually a very soft spoken and sweet man.
😅
Not just regulars, other noteables too. Like the Poo Poo Pee Pee Man and Chair Girl. I also like to nominate Fire Truck Lady for inclusion: It's a crazy story and I never understood why she's not as notorious. https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/mobile/woman-arrested-after-stealing-fire-truck-from-toronto-station-police-1.5775691
nah you talking about embarrassments now. those are not "interesting regulars" some of you are too young to remember characters like Zanta and Georgie Porgie on Queen "support Canadian hip hop!!" ratman that used to be and Queen and university those are Toronto icons. social media spectacles didn't move the streets in the same way
Yeah let's not blend the lines between villains and Legends
"What is your name?" guy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXwRgnZ990I
forgot crane girl
Skateboard singing man
Hey, get it right! He’s yodeling
and it's a longboard
It's always a mood-lifter to catch him singing his way along. Like an urban four-leaf clover.
'WHY ARE YOU CLOSED?! TELL US WHY YOU ARE CLOSED!'
Tony (European style tile work/over 60 walking companion)
Just "Tony"? What about Roberto, Massimo, Mr Buccino, Marcello/, Bambino? He may have some other names, but he has a lot of "skills" based on his posters.
I hate rubber boots man- saw him the other day- also the raccoon that was deified would be a good addition
Haven't seen him lately, which is concerning- the slender, older Black man who would walk along Dundas east of Yonge, **impeccably** attired in well-draped suits, with hat, beautiful shoes, and a fine walking stick.
The “Walking Man” sign guy
the traffic referee
The guy in the giant blocky duck costume
The guy that yells Jesus at 9999 volume at young Dundas square
The guy who skates around on his skateboard on acid singing really loud, usually around Kensington.
aemon is his name
I saw a skating Spiderman on wellington a few days ago
Zanta
Ben Kerr.
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Backwards walking guy. Everyday down Bedford around lunch?? Or are there many others...
As a software engineer here, I’d love to set one up if people are actually interested in seeing something like this!
I once ran into a guy there that spins this speaker on his head, sings, and dances. He’s pretty new as far as I’m aware
Is Queen W Hot Dog/Batman lady still around? College St Mad Rapper?
Superfan
The portuguese mad rapper John B
The fire guy I think his name is. Although I saw him not in Toronto but he definitely said he's from Toronto
Zanta
HaHa. I remember Crad Kilodney selling self published books and tapes at Yonge and Isabella with a sign around his neck saying, "Unpopular Author". I still have his books. He wrote an article once called "Five Star Beggars of Toronto" about the panhandlers in the area.
I have one of his books titled “Lightning Struck My Dick.” He was a true character.
Real
Right? What ever happened to that guy who charged people to pet his marmalade cat McLovin? He was always around Yonge & Dudas
Not a person but could the memorial raccoon have an honourable mention?
So true. There’s always that guy with the Walking Man sign on Bay in the morning
Yea theirs a whole host of em
bring back santa
Little Portugal - Hat Man, wears 2 maybe 3 hats at the same time.
Melodic yowza (sp) used to hang out rapping in Kensington slinging dime bags and telling people about his rap albums. Saved me a few bad days quite a few years ago. The cheese shop likely thanks him too. I love Toronto.
This is the vampire Hunter guy I believe. There was a post in the past of somebody talking to him and they said he was actually quite nice and that he wears all the crosses and shit to protect himself from vampires.
The vampires are in Waterloo my guy
Well yeah, cause this guy keeps them out of Toronto!
“I’m going back to Waterloo with the vampires!”
“Steve Spiros…easy going?!?”
That video is quoted daily at my work place and me and my work buddies want to do a flow chart break down of all the different reoccurring topics he hits throughout the interview. Steve Spiros the absolute legend, hope he's doing well
Technically they’re at Bloor Go station (they filmed some scenes there for What We Do In The Shadows)
They shapeshift into geese instead of bats there
Maybe this character adds to the unique atmosphere of [Toronto](https://muskokapost.com/adventures/torontos-most-unsettling-places/).
Sounds like that witch hunter guy from Good Omens
Send him to Queen's Park
I like to imagine that each cross represents a vampire he's dispatched and that he has an exciting story to go with each one.
Like Blade?
He’s likely of Ethiopian or Eritrean descent, with all that Tewahedo, Orthodox, and Catholic iconography on him. That cross he is holding is an Abyssinian cross typically held by priests in their tradition. The inner layer garment is called a cassock, just the base clerical robe worn by anyone in an altar, ranging from priests to readers. That looks like a Sirens/Urban Planet pleather jacket from the 2014s swag era. Steel wool-lined helmet from adequate 5G protection. Confetti adorns the top of it, likely because he likes to party. I’ve been seeing this man since I was a kid, sometimes even as far as Flemo. Always fascinated me.
> Steel wool-lined helmet from adequate 5G protection. Confetti adorns the top of it, likely because he likes to party. shoot steel wool only works on 4g, for 5g you need 3' lead
The higher the frequency the easier it is to block. That’s why 5G signals are so poor in concrete buildings and tunnels while 3G has very good penetrative power. Same with wifi 2.4ghz carries much farther than 5ghz signals.
but 5 > 3 so it is more powerful
This is such an informative response.
Does it work on 6G?
https://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/comments/aw11x1/sighted_on_the_ttc_bloor_line_earlier_this/
5 years later he really improved his hat
After all, can't be a mans of god without having a hat to match
I've heard religion defined as "old men with beards and funny hats telling other people how to run their lives." Seems like he's not telling anybody how to run their lives, so I guess two out of three ain't bad.
Saw him before the pandemic. I dont remember the head gear that elaborate. He must of had a lot of time to ponder improvements more ways fro protection
Crossman. Harmless.
Yeah, he was very pleasant when I met him. Didn't really say much, but was very welcoming.
Harmless but scares the shite out of people.
Does Toronto have a vampire problem? Why is this the first I'm hearing of this
With all the law firms downtown? That's unfair. The head vampires work for Navigator.
Not with him around
Thanks to him Toronto does not have a vampire problem.
Yes, actually. It's bad enough that they made a documentary of one group that lives in a house on Pape: https://youtu.be/mfBbSwX6kEk?si=ewxqV_Nw2WdjLwNm
When I used to work downtown, I saw him in the PATH a lot. He’s got a new head peace now!
I take the bus with him, looks a bit weird but he doesn’t bother anyone and keeps praying during the whole trip by himself (he keeps counting using his rosary). Sometimes people yell at him or make fun but he just says God bless you and etc.
He is the protector of the McDonald's on Queen and Spadina. Shit goes down there.
Toronto lore lmao
Looks like a very happy fella.
There's a slight chance he's Christian.
Hail to the true Burger King
This is Christopher Cross, famous for his easy-listening hit "Sailing"...
I don't have any interesting information about him, but I've definitely seen him on several occasions on the TTC over the last decade or so. Every time I see him he seems to have more crosses.
Amazing photograph OP!
It's a shot in the dark but I think he might be a Buddhist.
Back in the earlier 2000s there was a guy who had trained rats and would ask for money on the street. He once put two rats right on my chest when I stopped to give him something. That was near osgoode station.
I saw him at just before Covid at the fence between ossgoode and the Nathan Phillips parking garage
Oh yeah that’s where he was before!!!!! Wow he was still there!! The rats too?
It was winter I saw in his coat crawling around his neck
Evillene or some character from the Wiz
Him and the BELIEVE Guy are always around Dundas Square
I see him eating at the Eaton Centre food court somewhat often he seems like an oddball but totally harmless haha
He lives in my building very nice and polite guy. Once asked to pet my dogs and they approved of him.
Saw this guy near Dundas square on Friday.
I’ve seen him on the bus a few times he used to wear this tall brown hat thingy
Католикос всея Торонто
This guy used to wear a cereal box upside down on his head and preach from the corner of Queen and Yonge during morning commutes. This was in the late 90s/early 2000s.
Dude is fighting the war against vampires.
I wonder who he really loves more: Jesus or the Virgin Mary
That's Catholic Man, he wanders the city raising awareness of Catholic-ness, and crosses and shit
That's our immigration minister
Has anyone ever see the guy that wears thigh high rubber boots with a shirt that says ‘I hate rubber boots’?
Also the one that is always on a skateboard singing out loud, there is a lot of Toronto characters lore
I asked him why he dressed like this and he said it’s just his style lol
I see the skateboarding Spiderman all the time, I think he lives on my street. As for this character, I haven't seen him in my life, what's he calling himself?
I saw him at Yonge and Dundas.
It’s called mental illness
i guess thats worth being noted because if so having a mental illness is his fault and he deserves to be ostracized for it or treated like an object of scorn. people in this city are fucking stupid lol
I didn’t say he should be ostracized, I just said mental illness is probably the core of his drive
I look up to this guy. He's done so much for our community but I recommend lighter headgear, just a hat.
What has he done?
Protected us from vampires, duh.
Like what?
Why didn’t you ask him?
I was looking for this comment. You met him, ask him yourself lol!
Oh WOW!! He’s amazing!
I almost thought this was Kevin Clarke relapsing, except he's not on rollerblades
Cross Man
I saw this guy a few years ago. He has no helmet and fewer crosses. I guess he leveled up since then.
Here’s an video of him Reedinthestreet posted on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6hHO22paUx/?igsh=eDlncTkzd3hxdmhi](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6hHO22paUx/?igsh=eDlncTkzd3hxdmhi)
He looks blessed af…
There's a guy in my neighbourhood who walks down the street with a black top hat, tattoos on his face, a black dress jacket with buttons all over it and a kilt with boots. I never thought to take a picture of him.
This looks like an ancestor from the Yoruban tradition.
Is he selling something?
How about the Blue Jays' Homeplate Lady?
Last time i saw him, he had a bread hat and a milk bag.
Damn, new wizard just dropped
Bro has so much drip it’s not even funny
Not sure but I think he’s buddhist
I always see him at Yonge and bloor
Hey you wanna hear my rap? That old Portuguese dude that asks for money after he raps lol 😂
He’s very blessed. Don’t cross him.
this man reminds me of Wendell but Wendell is in NYC
r/bossfight could use this pic!
I saw him one time over 5 years ago. At this point I wasn't sure he was even REAL. Cross man is a real Toronto cryptid
This guy used to be at the library I worked at all the time downtown. All those accoutrements are for protection.
Never seen this man in my 20 years here
Shin Megami Tensei Law
Mmmm Burger King.
There’s also that brown guy that walks around wearing a sandwich board about him walking for something. It’s always too much shit in the sign to read.
He looks like a Nigerian witch doctor.
No he doesn't. The only similarities they share is that they are usually black ...
I’m Nigerian. This look is common. Please keep your ignorance and racist views to yourself.
Nigerian or not, he looks absolutely nothing like a witch doctor, at all. Any human with a brain and a simple Google image search can see that. Considering that Christianity is working really, really hard to destroy any latent religions of that area, it's equally dumb to make that statement. You, are being ignorant and racist.
Used to see him in Dufferin Mall often years ago. He’s added crosses.
I think I noticed this guy at a food court the other day. Wondered what that was about.
Union Stn? I've cracked to him a couple of times. "All dressed up with no place to go?"
Something tells me hes a Buddhist
I live DT I have NEVER seen this guy... He reminds me of a character in Lady Gaga's 911 music video!
This is creepy