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Karen Leaf | all galleries >> Galleries >> A Year in Review > Big Boy
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Big Boy

My little town has become fairly widely known for antiques and older 'stuff'-found this guy standing outside a shop. He looked regal and dignified even though he is fading and in disrepair. I can't remember where in the country I remember seeing the restaurants he graced, I want to say the mid west, but could be wrong.

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Date/Time05-Sep-2004 16:36:00
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Adam 22-Apr-2012 00:13
Big Boy's is a midwest chain. It's headquarters is in Michigan not far from where I live. I think they are called Shoney's in the south.
Bob Jr 08-May-2008 18:32
Great shot !!! Now I'm starving
Jonathan Popp05-Mar-2007 21:58
There were Abdow's Big Boy resturants in Chicopee & West Springfield, Massachusetts.
DAVE 07-Apr-2006 04:12
KAREN MICHIGAN STILL HAS MANY BIG BOYS LEFT THROUGH OUT THE STATE
Chris Sofopoulos04-Apr-2005 21:08
Great picture.and beautiful colours. Very natural shot.
Guest 06-Mar-2005 12:16
Great shot, we have (or had) Big Boys in Georgia. Haven't seen one of those guy's in ages. Love your work, looks like you've been having way Too much fun! :)
Guest 05-Mar-2005 16:13
I love this Big Boy and I love this shot of him,Karen!
Guest 14-Sep-2004 21:29
I LOVE IT
Guest 14-Sep-2004 14:21
Great shot :) I haven't seen the 'big boy' in ages... brings back memories :)
Jill14-Sep-2004 13:30
Oh yes I remember him. At what is called Shoneys here in Alabama.

How much did they ask for this? I want him.
Karen Stuebing14-Sep-2004 10:08
Shabby chic advertising. :)

He is very cool and that is a great photo.
jypsee14-Sep-2004 05:51
My girlfriends and I would go to BigBoy after being out dancing at Muskego Beach Ballroom when I was in high school...yummy burgers and rings. I went to the Big Boy in Manistique, MI, in July and, sadly, the burger was not the same....there's a BigBoy on the Pennsylvania Turnpike...thanks for the memories.
Gary Winters14-Sep-2004 04:38
Well, he was all over Ohio, that's for sure. I even worked for a Bob's Big Boy -- for two days. LOL. Good work, Karen!
Jude Marion14-Sep-2004 04:34
Beautiful image, Karen! I like this very much! The crop is fantastic!
snootydog14-Sep-2004 03:54
This big boy is great looking. I hope you bought it after you photographed it? I love your crop here. very very cool
Gayle P. Clement14-Sep-2004 03:52
The peeling paint adds to this guy's appeal. Nice composition.
Guest 14-Sep-2004 03:40
i remember when my mom worked at a bob's big boy.

misty, watered colored memories
Herb 14-Sep-2004 03:16
Yes, we had them in California.
Breland14-Sep-2004 02:56
I remember a few around way back. Seem to recall seeing one in Mississippi a while back but can't remember where. Good capture.
Guest 14-Sep-2004 02:41
nice. I remember this guy. I may be old but atleast my paint isn't peeling.....
Cheryl Hawkins14-Sep-2004 02:40
Wonderful photo, Karen! I really like the composition. Poor old Big Boy, he's flaking and faded but he's still smiling.
jude14-Sep-2004 02:22
I love the old look to ole big boy. Nicely composed, Karen.. i like the subtle colors... speaks of old things. We had one in town until about 2 years ago... was a great place to go after a night of clubbing.
Poor waitresses..lol
Robin Reid14-Sep-2004 02:00
What a fun memory... he sure is a little worse for the wear, but still makes a striking subject.
Guest 14-Sep-2004 01:58
I can't remember but I thak you are right in the mid west. Long time? Nice shot
David Winge14-Sep-2004 01:45
I really like the colors and composition Karen, this is a beautiful shot. Several months ago I posted one, but he must have been much youngerhttp://www.pbase.com/dwinge/image/29421772 And of course, anyone wanting to find a resturant they have a locator at www.bigboy.com one of the original San Fernando valley locations still had the rollerskating carhops until just a little while back, and to this day has Hot Rod Saturday nights.
virginiacoastline14-Sep-2004 01:32
I SOOOOO remember going to these restaurants and seeing t hese statues .. even climbing on a few . . . who knew they'd be WORTH something one day =]
Dennis Steinauer14-Sep-2004 00:53
Got one (or had one) right here in beautiful downtown Gaithersburg -- and I looked like him when I ate there. Now I still look like him (i.e., fading and flaking) but I'm a little thinner.
Guest 14-Sep-2004 00:47
I love Big Boy! I posted a modern one myself, a few months ago. This is vintage; awesome!
Anne Young13-Sep-2004 23:56
I like the textures from the peeling paint. I've never eaten at a Big Boy's but they sure have a cute mascot! :)
laine8213-Sep-2004 23:41
He's lovely Karen.
Guest 13-Sep-2004 23:39
We've had Bob's Big Boy here in the LA area. Great shot!