War, huh, yeah!What is it good for?Absolutely nothing other than creating an awesome Big, uhh! War, ebony heartthrob Edwin Starr once sang, should be despised as it means the destruction of innocent lives. But war was also the inspiration for these remarkable Toy Soldiers, so I guess it’s not all bad. Officially known as Monument to the War of 1812, these sexy servicemen have turned … Continue reading Monument to the War of 1812, Toronto, ON
They’re a weird mob, these immigrants. With their moon-shaped heads, olive skin and bizarre clothing, they just don’t look like us. And, of course, they’ve already had a baby! And the father’s wearing a tie, so he’s probably after jobs that the rest of us would never consider doing in the first place. Soon there’ll be so many immigrants that you won’t be able to … Continue reading Immigrant Family, Toronto, Ontario
“Everybody Wants Big Things” by The Sit Remedy Everybody wants to eat somethingFrom the Giant Table’s topEverybody wants somethingThey’ll try to climb itBut never get up Everybody get readyWith sandwiches and beerThe Harbour Square sensation,The only and onlyGiant Picnic Table’s here Everybody face up toThe facts as they areYou have to seat itTo believe it ‘cos it’sThe size of a car! A word on Colin … Continue reading The Giant Picnic Table, Toronto, Ontario
Sew, you want to visit Toronto’s most fashionable tourist attraction? Then it’s thimble – oops, I mean simple! Pop over to the corner of Richmond and Spadina, where you’ll find Uniform Measure/STACK, a three-metre-tall Big Thimble that seams too good to be true. Needles to say, you’ll have a great time! This zany bunch of buttons and bits and bobs was patched together by the … Continue reading Uniform Measure/STACK, Toronto, Ontario
Hey you! Yeah, you, reading this! You belong in the nuthouse! Tee-hee, don’t worry, the inimitable Bigs Bardot hasn’t gone mad and resorted to cyber bullying. I’m merely suggesting that you visit the Nuthouse food emporium in Toronto’s eclectic West End. There you’ll find a wondrous walnut large enough to feed a family of chipmunks for a year. Wally, as he’s known to the ragtag … Continue reading Wally the Walnut, Toronto, Ontario
