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Who’s the local celebrity in your area that an outsider would barely (or never) know?

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stripmallbars@reddit

Ray Stevens
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Elegant_Marc_995@reddit

Branson?
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hurtingheart4me@reddit

He lives in Nashville. His CabaRay nightclub is here too, out near my house in a residential area, lol. Nowhere near all the touristy stuff.
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stripmallbars@reddit

Howdy neighbor from West Meade!
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hurtingheart4me@reddit

Hello! 😁
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stripmallbars@reddit

Aww. Your username?
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stripmallbars@reddit

Are you sad?
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hurtingheart4me@reddit

Long story. I’m doing ok now.
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stripmallbars@reddit

Oh good. My Reddit name is old. I used to live in Raleigh and they have a lot of strip mall bars. My initials are SMB. I came home from an afternoon of fish and chips and Guinness and made it up.
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hurtingheart4me@reddit

Nothing wrong with a good strip mall bar!
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Spam_Tempura@reddit

My dad had several of his albums on tape. We’d listen to those things on roadtrips all the time.
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stripmallbars@reddit

It was so hilarious to us as kids.
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Canada_Haunts_Me@reddit

DON'T LOOK, ETHEL!!! ...too late! She done been mooned!
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makerofshoes@reddit

It’s me again, Margaret…🤤
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DistributionNorth410@reddit

The Streak and the obscene phone call song were both translated into Cajun French and released on tape and record back in the 80s. 
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stripmallbars@reddit

I have to hear that
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DistributionNorth410@reddit

Look for Cajun Streak or Le 'tite eclair by Belton Richard. The other is by Johnny Janot and I think is called C'EST Moi Encore Therese or maybe just Therese. Both on youtube.
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haileyskydiamonds@reddit

Hee-hee-hee-heeee
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_banana_phone@reddit

I’m from coastal NC and Ray Stevens’ Greatest Hits was a recurring sing along in our home. Is he nice in real life?
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stripmallbars@reddit

He’s getting on. I met him and his wife while working at the neighborhood liquor/wine store. His wife was very lovely. He was grumpy. But cute.
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MattieShoes@reddit

Guitarzan, Margaret the Midget, The Streak...? I think he was nationally known. You're probably mostly filtering on age here.
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stripmallbars@reddit

This is true
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OkAdvantage6764@reddit

Love Ray Stevens. Everything is Beautiful.
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stripmallbars@reddit

I met him. He lives in a neighborhood next to mine. I worked in the neighborhood liquor and wine store. He came in with his wife. She was lovely. He was an old poop. I love him though. We used to sing his songs on the school bus. He has a venue near me.
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OberKrieger@reddit

Holy shit I’m not even from there and this was like a mental flashbang. My grandad loves Ray Stevens.
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minnick27@reddit

I think Rays popularity is more tied to age than location. You figure his career has lasted 8 decades, with most of his successes taking place in the 70s/80s so his fan base is more elderly
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Relevant_Elevator190@reddit

Hey, I'm not elderly, old yes, elderly, no.
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haileyskydiamonds@reddit

48!
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Relevant_Elevator190@reddit

60.
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minnick27@reddit

I’m with you, I’m only 44!
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solojones1138@reddit

I know him well from having cheesy boomer parents
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MredditGA_@reddit

At least once a year “and then that squirrel went berserk, in the First self righteous church” gets stuck in my head and I rewatch the video. My coworker named Margaret never got the joke either Very nostalgic, remember watching his VHS tape as a kid when we’d go to my grandparents log cabin.
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GatorDontPlayNoShhit@reddit

Boogity boogity?
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haileyskydiamonds@reddit

The day the squirrel went berserk, in the First Self-Righteous Church, in that sleepy little town of Pascagoula…
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Myfourcats1@reddit

I was just thinking of him. I must be psychic.
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TEG24601@reddit

He has several albums, had a continuing show in Branson, and is one of the better selling novelty artist of all time.
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EssEyeOhFour@reddit

Justin Vernon, although I think he lives out in CA now and uses his house as a studio.
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PrincessDrywall@reddit

Milky Eye IYKYK
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Zeyavi@reddit

Tim Misney. You know what he does.
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PrincessDrywall@reddit

Misneyland
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Relative-Jicama9525@reddit

Just posted before I saw yours. Misneyland
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laker9903@reddit

Didn’t have to scroll long before finding a fellow Clevelander. I think Misney is all of our choices…except maybe Big Chuck and Little John.
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nelgallan@reddit

His valentines day billboard was really one of his best ...
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True-Dream3295@reddit

I wonder what non-Clevelanders must think when they see the billboard that's just his big bald head.
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Zeyavi@reddit

My personal favorite is the T.J. Eckelberg eyes watching over us
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True-Dream3295@reddit

My friends and I refer to him as our local god of vengeance.
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TerriblePokemon@reddit

Ted Nivison and Eddy Burback did a cross country tour to every Matgaritaville. Their commentary on the Cleveland margaritaville involved them zooming in on the eyebrow billboard on I-90 while driving past it.
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Animaleyz@reddit

I said this later, but also thought of Little John Rinaldi.
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emmakay1019@reddit

I came here to say this, but knew in my heart it had already been said 😂
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seditious3@reddit

Has a fifth-rate amusement park?
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khak_attack@reddit

Well, he does live at Misnyland.
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Zeyavi@reddit

Makes them pay >:)
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GoBrowns69420@reddit

He'll make you pay
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wvc6969@reddit

Tom Skilling
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PrincessDrywall@reddit

No one loves anything as much as Tom Skilling loves weather
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SamDiep@reddit

Everyone knows Tom Skilling!
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Outrageous_Picture39@reddit

I miss having WGN broadcasts here in Texas. Tom Skillng’s soothing voice describe what I can only imagine is world-ending snow and ice was so comforting here in the land of heat.
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Squidgie1@reddit

And Lin Bremer and Bob Roooorrrrrhman.
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Candid-Sky-3258@reddit

Also the Empire Carpet man.
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OldBlueKat@reddit

If you mean this guy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn\_Hauldren](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Hauldren) who appeared in their commercials, and eventually as an animated character, he's not around anymore.
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1Negative_Person@reddit

Neither are Lin Bremer or Bob Rohrman…
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Holiday-Window2889@reddit

Used to *love* listening to Lin Bremer and Mary Dixon in the morning!
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mmbg78@reddit

Tom freaking Skilling to you!
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wykae@reddit

He could have you killed you know!
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mmbg78@reddit

Only Pat.
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nauticalfiesta@reddit

Everyone knows who he is.
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donuttrackme@reddit

Not if you listen to Dennehy by Serengeti.
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Blue387@reddit

Dan Smith will teach you guitar! Dr. Zizmor, who is now retired. He had many ads on the subway. Mr. G the weatherman
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PrincessDrywall@reddit

Everyone knows Dr zizmor
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hydraheads@reddit

"Thanks, Dr. Zizmor!" There were so many TV ads when I was a kid.
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Frenchitwist@reddit

RIP Celino and Barnes
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Emotional-Loquat850@reddit

Don’t forget Roz Abrahams of Eyewitness News. Step right up and say hello Roz!! Crazy Eddie (going way back) Is that Naked Cowboy guy known outside of the tri-state area?
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eddiesmom@reddit

Crazy Eddie?? His prices are *insane*
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Blue387@reddit

Sue Simmons used to work with Chuck Scarborough until she retired
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ahoysharpie@reddit

Live at Five! Also Al Roker before he went national on the Today Show
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IHaveBoxerDogs@reddit

In the 90s Naked Cowboy became known. He was in commercials and “Sex and the City.”
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robertlanders@reddit

Literally was laughing about Dan Smith will teach you guitar with my gf yesterday. He will do it!
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SingleAtom@reddit

If you watch RuPaul's Drag Race, every time someone makes a plastic surgery joke Ru or Michelle will say "Thank you Dr Zizmor!" I've always wondered how many young gay people and queens have picked that up, entirely unaware of who he actually is. My favorite NYC celebrity was the vegetable peeler man in Union Square, Joseph Ades.
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Weightmonster@reddit

Speaking of RPDR, Aquaria is from our town! (before she moved on to Pittsburgh and NYC)
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Blue387@reddit

I remember him, he sold peelers on the street. I heard his daughter kept up the tradition.
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SingleAtom@reddit

She did it for a couple months, until she ran out of stock.
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lwp775@reddit

Yup, I wonder if selling peelers covered the cost of vegetables he needed for demonstrations.
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Theyallknowme@reddit

I remember Maurice DuBois when he was on KCRA Sacramento in the 90’s!
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BabaMouse@reddit

Lester Holt: also from Sacramento.
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Blue387@reddit

And now he's on the CBS Evening News!
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NickFotiu@reddit

I love PIX partly because it's where all the old local news anchors end up eventually: Mr. G, McGee Hickey, Kaity Tong, Marvin Scott........
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BabaMouse@reddit

Kaity Tong used to work in Sacramento.
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worrymon@reddit

I love PIX because they had interactive television video games in the 80s.
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Blue387@reddit

PIX is also home to the broadcasts of my favorite baseball team, they used to be on channel 9 when I was growing up
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worrymon@reddit

The Brooklyn Dodgers?!?
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Blue387@reddit

???
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KevrobLurker@reddit

The Dodgers were my Dad's team. We became a Mets family when they entered the National League. WPIX had the best after-school programs when I was a kid. *Adventures of Superman*, *Gigantor*, *Speed Racer*, *Supercar* , *8th Man*, *Star Trek* reruns, *Abbott & Costello,* *The Chuck McCann Show*!
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NickFotiu@reddit

PIXPIXPIXPIXPIXPIXPIXPIXPIX!
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bloopidupe@reddit

Are Celino and Barnes (RIP) nationally known? I would say them as well
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VelocityGrrl39@reddit

It’s so weird reading names that I’ve spent my whole life just hearing. Like, I listen to traffic on the radio, so when I see something spelled out, like Throgsneck, it looks so weird because I hear it all the time. Does that make sense? Like reading Celine and Barnes I had no idea who that was, but then I read it out loud and I was like oh yeah, I know those guys.
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bloopidupe@reddit

I 100% understand. There is a bridge that I drive over at least once a month between Brooklyn and Queens. I read the name on the bridge and it doesn't make sense, but if someone says it I would be like " yea. That bridge"
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VelocityGrrl39@reddit

Kosciuszko?
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bloopidupe@reddit

YES!
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VelocityGrrl39@reddit

I knew it in my heart. Lol.
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BrentBolthouse4Prez@reddit

As soon as you said Dr. Zizmore, I knew exact where you were from.
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seditious3@reddit

Don't forget Frank and Storm.
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11twofour@reddit

Pat Kiernan!
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Blue387@reddit

I miss Roma Torre and Vivian Lee
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sharipep@reddit

As someone also from Brooklyn I say YES! to all of these
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GooseNYC@reddit

Dr Z! "YOUR dermatologist." I remember his ads on the su way. He retired (or died) recently and the local news did a piece on him. Mr. G gets on WPIX with the worst jacket/pants combos. He was the best.
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chippingcleghorn@reddit

All summer all we heard watching game shows and soaps with my grandma was “Thanks Dr. Zizmore!” during every single commercial break lol.
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Sparkle_Rott@reddit

Willard Scott - local weatherman and was Ronald McDonald back in the day.
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Red2748@reddit

Oh man, in the 80s in Southwest Louisiana it was Charles Mann. He was our Elvis.
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Mueryk@reddit

Mattress Mack Dr Red Duke
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tadhg555@reddit

And Marvin Zindler, back in the day… “SLIME in the ice machine!”
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Outrageous_Picture39@reddit

“EYE Witness News!”
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Jonathon_G@reddit

That’s who I was going to say
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bored_teacher320@reddit

Yes! I was going to say Mattress Mack. Although he’s become more well known outside of Houston in the last few years. That man is a saint!
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Ig_Met_Pet@reddit

He is very much NOT a saint. Interesting guy though.
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DrSword@reddit

>That man is a saint! I dont wanna burst your bubble...but iykyk
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come-join-themurder@reddit

Also Jim Adler the Texas Hammer
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UncleJulio@reddit

That is one angry man. I think he fried his vocal cords from all that screaming. He sounds rough now.
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Flakb8@reddit

Dr. Red Duke was well-known nationally in the medical world for years.
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come-join-themurder@reddit

I came here to say Mattress Mack lol
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lighthouser41@reddit

I always liked him when he was on tv. What was he on again?
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MMARapFooty@reddit

I heard of Mattress Mack due to his gambling bets
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Fine_Supermarket9418@reddit

Dr. Red Duke used to have a segment on the news on a local station. "The only alternative to gettin old is dieing." was my favorite line.
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Sowf_Paw@reddit

I remember Mattress Mack because after Enron collapsed and the Astros ballpark needed a new name, there was a period where he was the only one interested in buying the naming rights. He wasn't willing to pay the asking price but he was like the highest bidder for a little bit. There was a story in the Wall Street Journal about it.
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Michael__Pemulis@reddit

Not a Houstonian but I’m familiar with Mattress Mack because I’m a big baseball guy & he famously does his big Astros wager/promotion (which is a rather brilliant piece of marketing) & it always gets national attention in the baseball world.
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Otis737@reddit

Prince Mongo.
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Beginning-Piglet-234@reddit

We have many but they're known. Jon Stewart, Jon bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Bruce Springsteen, Jack Nicholson, Danny Devito, Chaz Palminteri.
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MMARapFooty@reddit

New Jersey area?
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Beginning-Piglet-234@reddit

Monmouth county. Some are in Middletown, colts neck, rumson. Nicholson and Devito were from Neptune.
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MMARapFooty@reddit

News Anchors Charles Smith NBA Hall of Fame Class of 2024
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doomgeneration91@reddit

Francine the Lowe’s cat Bunky of Joel Bieber law firm (rip) And Duck Man
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JankroCommittee@reddit

John Provost is probably the most obscure celebrity here. He was Timmy in the Lassie movies. We also have Norman Greenbaum, one hit wonder, but everyone knows the song. Daniel Boone walks around in fringed leather and carries a huge rifle- everybody knows that guy and he recently moved to my town! Turns out he is pretty normal. Oh- and regionally, Mario Savio lived here- had him as a college professor. I would imagine he is not well known outside of California, but he might be. My dad was his generation (but we all knew who he was.)
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Vegetable-Star-5833@reddit

Denny Mazingo for School Board President
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Soundwave-1976@reddit

I guess our TV anchors? Most other celebrities are well known outside of here.
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Finalgirl2022@reddit

Idk where in NM you are located but my first thought was Don Schrader. Maybe not a celebrity per se but definitely well known in Albuquerue haha.
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Soundwave-1976@reddit

Oh yea. I could have thrown him out there, he has been around since before I even went to UNM. He is kinda cool to talk to, a little crazy but funny.
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Finalgirl2022@reddit

He has been around my entire life. My mom used to sell at the flea market every weekend when I was growing up and he was always there. And then I would just see him wandering around town. He has kind of a bad rep now because of the underage boys thing which sucks.
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Sowf_Paw@reddit

I lived in New Mexico for two summers and I remember Mark Ronchetti. I remember him more than other news people because a few years ago that he was running for Senate or something.
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Finalgirl2022@reddit

Mark Ronchetti was such a disappointment. I used to love his weather segments and then it turned out he was just a terrible person and it makes me sad.
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mmbg78@reddit

In Philly it’s Mike Jerrick.
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jbug671@reddit

I think Adam McKay based anchorman on alot of 70’s Philly action news with Jim Gardner et al.
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mmbg78@reddit

It was a guy named Mort Krim, KYW3😂
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Soundwave-1976@reddit

It's an odd question, celebrity enough to be known on the inside, but not the out so much. I could rattle off lots of really famous people easy. The only other I could think of are local radio personalities. 🤷‍♂️
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forselfdestruction@reddit

Jim Duncan - meteorologist in Virginia on local news for 40 years, recently retired .
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optigrabz@reddit

Merrill Reese’s voice is what I think of when I hear Philly.
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MuppetusMaximusV2@reddit

The guy's lost a step, but by God it's not Eagles football without him. We've been spoiled rotten with announces in Philly. Merrill, Harry and Whitey, Zumoff, Gene Hart, Jim Jackson. Just top tier all around.
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joseph_sith@reddit

The Liberty Park Wizard is a beloved figure in Salt Lake City.
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Talking80s@reddit

Former local TV reporter Elliot Davis (After all…you paid for it!), Steve Ewing from The Urge (and Steve’s Hot Dogs), Mr. Gary from Them Yo People.
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Whyamiheregross@reddit

Medicine man
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hydraheads@reddit

I think Uncle Floyd might have some larger recognition at this point, but The Uncle Floyd Show was an absolutely formative part of my childhood. My husband, who grew up less than 80 miles away, had never heard of him.
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PreparationNo3440@reddit

Tim Mizny. He'll MAKE . . . them pay!
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ExcellentLaw9547@reddit

Miss Judy and Uncle Ted
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Bright_Ices@reddit

The Necklace Wizard
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DoubleResponsible276@reddit

Chuck Norris. Yall wouldn’t get it.
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Greekokie89@reddit

Biker Fox Travis Myers (local weather man)
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UseOk3500@reddit

Steve Pool
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the_pedigree@reddit

Slo Mo. everyone who lives here knows of him and has probably seen him.
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Agent865@reddit

David Keith -actor was in an officer and a gentleman, Major League II
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TooOldForYourShit32@reddit

Dj Joey..not really Eminems son but definately his biggest fan. Everyone in my city knows him and his boom box.
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itselena@reddit

[This Guy](https://www.flickr.com/photos/29276830@N02/49484976008)
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Loose_Ad_9718@reddit

In Western Wisconsin/Twin Cities, it’s definitely the Nicolet Law guy!
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xchrisrionx@reddit

Vern Fonk. Seattle area insurance agent.
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xchrisrionx@reddit

Mike ‘the pike’ Moen
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yozaner1324@reddit

Only one I can think of for Portland is the Uni Piper.
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intotheunknown78@reddit

Kirk Reeves “working Kirk”
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Maybe_Fine@reddit

Scott Thomason and Tom Peterson, if you go back a couple of decades. Oh, and Ramblin' Rod.
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GenXer76@reddit

Scott Thomason—only because he put his face everywhere…. then did a hit and run where a bunch of people saw him
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udee79@reddit

What about Jeff Gianola?
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webfoottedone@reddit

Maybe Elvis, the guy who used to dress as Elvis and play a cardboard guitar at Saturday market?
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Psychological_Lack96@reddit

Attorney “Saul Goodman”.
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Fuzzy-Decision-3775@reddit

Rachelle from Carpet Corner
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TheOfficialKramer@reddit

Donnie Iris
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jzilla11@reddit

Jim Adler, the Texas Hammer!
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RandomBiter@reddit

Although he doesn't live here anymore, Father Guido Sarducci is from here.
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OkAdvantage6764@reddit

Wow, no longer my brain is so slow. It has retained the memory of that guy all this time.
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tadhg555@reddit

AKA Laszlo Toth, American
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Gonzotrucker1@reddit

Dirty Dick. He owns a sausage restaurant. Dirty dicks sausage hut.
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orangepeel1975@reddit

Sweet Brown!!! Ain’t nobody got time for dat!!!
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OkAdvantage6764@reddit

Not a big boxing fan, but Deontay Wilder was the WBC world boxing champ 2015-2020, joining the company of Muhammed Ali (@1969) with that title.
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A911owner@reddit

I live near a university and my dog is pretty famous on campus. People greet him by name when they see him and his Instagram has over 300 followers, so he's kind of a big deal.
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Ok_Investigator_5242@reddit

Ryan Upcburch and/or Caleb Plant are our local celebrities
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Cledus_Snow@reddit

Wolfman and Donna 
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_l-l_l-l_@reddit

Bob Marley (no, not *that*one)
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kuluka_man@reddit

For a while it was Cellino & Barnes, but then they expanded. And one died.
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anonanon5320@reddit

Master Legend and Eddie Maserati
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MidwestFlags@reddit

Ron Steele (local anchorman, but has had an impressive career), Mark Schnackenberg -local weatherman, Maddie Poppe (she won American idol, but she’s from my hometown), Dan Gable was a wrestler and coach (has been on JRE, but I’m not sure the general populace has heard of him), my sister is good friends with the guys from PewView on YouTube from the Dumont/Clarksville, Iowa area
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Heavy_Front_3712@reddit

James Spann is the man....you will respect the polygon and if he has his coat off and sleeves rolled up, get ready to get in you storm shelter.
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birminghamsterwheel@reddit

Respect the Polygon
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unbalancedcentrifuge@reddit

Always respect the Polygon!
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Candid-Sky-3258@reddit

Other than every billboard along I-65 how well known in Alexander Shunnarah?
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Sowf_Paw@reddit

Not from Alabama but I remember Spann from the whole Sharpie map fiasco and is defense of the Alabama NWS office that contradicted Trump.
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secondmoosekiteer@reddit

How dare someone downvote Spann the man!
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IA_Royalty@reddit

Jackie Schmillen
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ecfritz@reddit

Jacob Emrani
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MassTerp94@reddit

Rob Levine aka The Heavy Hitter. Ambulance chaser with corny ads.
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LunaD0g273@reddit

Pizza Rat, The Naked Cowboy, George Carroll Whipple III of NY1
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LongjumpingSurprise0@reddit

Cal Worthington Maybe not so much a local celebrity but he wasn’t really known outside of the Western US. My dad worked for him on his ranch https://youtu.be/8hT2oP—NSU?si=I4ahWC-KgEntTGyQ
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TPUGB_KWROU@reddit

Lil' Suzie the little person prostitute frequents downtown St. Paul and she needs your dollars and cigarettes. It's actually pretty sad. There are Facebook and Tiktoks exploiting her and picking on her. She's not nice and there's a reason for that.
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ibtottyian@reddit

The Jacksonville Ninja, I saw him every weekend when I lived in NC. And now Pittsburgh Dad 😁
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Bobwords@reddit

Fancy Ray Mccloney, the best looking man in comedy.
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suprasternaincognito@reddit

Hi, fellow Minnesotan!
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Decent-Morning7493@reddit

I don’t live in Atlanta anymore but Donna and the Wolfman are so integral to the time I lived there.
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originaljbw@reddit

This guy. He's so iconic his billboards no longer have his name or any words. https://cdn.clevelandmagazine.com/sitefinity/images/default-source/november-2022/tim-misny-billboard3202da2d-9ce8-496c-b957-9295cd6760a2.jpg?sfvrsn=c86aec8c_1&w=411&dpr=2&auto=compress%2cformat
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Thistooshallpass1_1@reddit

That’s funny. What’s he famous for?
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Drummallumin@reddit

Just a lawyer who had a bunch of funny looking billboard
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H0b5t3r@reddit

He makes them pay
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Drummallumin@reddit

I HAT STEVEN SINGER
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AmorphousSolid@reddit

Baton Bob (Atlanta)
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MrsSpecs@reddit

Baton Bob is my hero.
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sciencefyeah@reddit

Oooh, I’ll add “I’m Clark Howard!” - I saw him in a restaurant and some young guys recognized him, and were trying to buy him some craft beer, but he would only settle for a coors light or something because it was less expensive.
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yourlittlebirdie@reddit

I specifically searched this thread looking for Donna and the Wolfman lol.
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MrsSpecs@reddit

I support this wholeheartedly.
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malheather@reddit

Ask for the Wolfman!
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AmorphousSolid@reddit

Ask for Donna!
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JeddakofThark@reddit

The last time I checked there are very few videos out there. Someone should really call Gallery Furniture and ask if more tapes exist. Actually, local TV history seems like something we should be archiving better overall, everywhere.
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sciencefyeah@reddit

Came here hoping to see Baton Bob. The fact that no called him Batob still alludes me.
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jenn_fray@reddit

STL had Baton Bob first! He used to March near one of the hospitals here.
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Careful_Swan3830@reddit

Something Wrong? Call Ahn Phoong.
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frobscottler@reddit

I’m hoping someone has already said Goodspaceguy, but if not, I’m here to throw his goofy-ass hat in the ring
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seeclick8@reddit

Small town in Maine. The toddler entertainment celebrity, Ms. Rachel, is from here. Went to school with my daughter. No one knows.
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tila1993@reddit

Bob Rohrman had those annoying car commercials for years but he did some good for Lafayette Indiana and Jeff High School.
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chancimus33@reddit

I have 2. Both are pretty famous locally for the Dunkin commercials. Not sure if they’re known outside the area at all. One is Matthew Damon and the other Benjamin Affleck.
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chancimus33@reddit

I have 2. Both are pretty famous locally for the Dunkin commercials. Not sure if they’re known outside the area at all. One is Matthew Damon and the other Benjamin Affleck.
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RainRepresentative11@reddit

Probably the late Bob Rohrman
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bomilk19@reddit

John Nash (the A Beautiful Mind guy) would go to the local sandwich shop with his wife or son several times a week. Most people knew who he was but just left him alone.
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yungsausages@reddit

Ronnie Pickering
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dirtyworkoutclothes@reddit

Tom Skilling THE weatherman. He recently retired and it was like losing a grandpa.
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greginvalley@reddit

It was similar when Dr George retired
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Old_Cyrus@reddit

Jim “Mattress Mac” Mackingvale. Houston’s most famous gambling addict.
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Zealousideal_Draw_94@reddit

He is known throughout the country for those million dollars bets on the Super Bowl.
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HippieJed@reddit

David Keith. He has been in a number of movies and television shows. I have seen him out a few times. Seems like a good guy
View on Reddit #48680050

Zealousideal_Draw_94@reddit

I know of David Keith but I use confused him with Keith David. (not by looks obviously)
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HippieJed@reddit

His cousin Mike was the voice of the Titans and is now going to be the voice of the Vols.
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godhonoringperms@reddit

John the Baptist. Local homeless man that wears cardboard boxes and lives behind the dump in a commune. Always see him dragging a big cardboard box/sled filled with smaller cardboard boxes. He preaches the word to his “followers” and will talk about his version of god with strangers on the street/local surrounding businesses.
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bseeingu6@reddit

Bill Green, the Marden’s Lady, Tom Gocze, and when I was in elementary school this girl in my class used to brag that she knew Howie Day.
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royalhawk345@reddit

Not counting local news people, Tamale Guy, probably.
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bseeingu6@reddit

Hell yeah! An icon, and hero to all.
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unpackingpremises@reddit

Doug Pitt, local real estate agent and the brother of Brad Pitt
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Dry_Tourist_1232@reddit

Did you see the Mother’s commercial he did? So funny!
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unpackingpremises@reddit

Yes I loved that!
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MuppetusMaximusV2@reddit

Imagine looking like that and *not* being the most handsome person in your family.
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metaskeptik@reddit

Frank Chu. San Francisco. Shows up to protests carrying his very unique sign that has absolutely nothing to do with the protest. He’s a singer too. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Chu
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bl1y@reddit

Alexander Shunnarah Personal injury attorney with billboards every twenty feet throughout Alabama. I live in Maryland now though. We've got [Matthew Lesko](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Lesko). Obviously lots of actually famous people here as well due to being DC suburb. When I went in for jury duty, they mentioned that even the Chief Justice had been called in twice and had to wait to be dismissed like everyone else. A local celeb I'd love to run into is [Kojo Nnamdi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kojo_Nnamdi).
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trilobyte_y2k@reddit

Elliot Davis, the well-dressed scamster who has walked the streets asking helpless suckers for $20 so he can buy a can of Fix-A-Flat for longer than most of us can remember. If you see him, speak his name or offer him an actual can of Fix-A-Flat and he will flee.
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bl1y@reddit

Well shit, I had a basically identical encounter in Maryland. Gave the dude all the cash in my wallet (not more than $20). He was well dressed, said he volunteered for a church and the van broke. I thought it might be a scam, but wasn't going to hurt me if it was.
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jenn_fray@reddit

We have an Elliott Davis in STL. He’s a news host who outs scams and other stuff. When people threaten to call the news it’s usually Elliott Davis they are referring to.
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AFurryThing23@reddit

I was so confused when someone said Elliott Davis a scamster in Boston and I was thinking No he's a really cool dude in St Louis!
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jenn_fray@reddit

The fix-a-flat thing had me confused too 😆
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AFurryThing23@reddit

Yes, LOL! I was thinking, that doesn't sound like the Elliot Davis I know.
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hungtopbost@reddit

The second time I saw him I just said loudly “you tried this on me already” and he looked so confused
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TKInstinct@reddit

I don't know if I would call Elliot Davis a celebrity. Local nuisance is more like it IMO.
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LocaCapone@reddit

omg was this guy in Boston
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jtet93@reddit

He’s still in Boston, I see him downtown all the time. I’ve saved a few tourists from him
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brunetteblonde46@reddit

💀
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morganproctor_19@reddit

Bigfoot. Oh, wait...
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Ok-Macaroon-4835@reddit

Whitey Bulger.
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No-Win-1798@reddit

Mattress Mack. Everyone in Houston thinks he is a saint. But he is not. He is a major MAGA supporter, gambler, and rumored to have a nose candy habit.
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CowEuphoric8140@reddit

Only one I can think of from my area is Leo Chenal
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Heavy_Spite2105@reddit

Wallace and Ladmo were local celebrities here in Phoenix. They did a low budget variety kids show in the 70' and 80's and gave away Ladmo bags (treat bags) to the TV audience. Some people may know Pat McMahon, who played many of the characters on the show, because he does a radio show. But outside Phoenix no one has ever heard of the Wallace and Ladmo show. It was cheesy, but I have great memories of it as a kid.
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Bookworm8989@reddit

I came here to say this! I loved them as a kid but never got to go in the show. My sister did and she received a Ladmo bag. I was a little jealous but also very happy for her.
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Heavy_Spite2105@reddit

They did a show at Pinnacle Peak Patio before it closed. My sister got a Ladmo bag. Fun times.
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1nceACrawFish@reddit

Tom Peterson
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smurfe@reddit

Dunno if he qualifies as a celebrity, although he has done TV commercials but Todd Graves has like 9.5 billion and you might have eaten his food.
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WarZone2028@reddit

The 1212 loop 12 guy.
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Ohiopaddy@reddit

Kim Deal, would come into my pizza place after tours. Bumped into her walking her dog.
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JamesKPolk130@reddit

and now…..Al Alberts!
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girthemoose@reddit

Fritz Wetherbee. He's retiring soon and he deserves it.
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Stimpisaurus@reddit

Jay Cutler, a former Mr Olympia body builder, went to my high-school. Mike Hsu and Mistress Carrie were very popular radio djs. Hosted a lot of rock and metal concerts around New England.
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Comfortable-Owl-5929@reddit

Hatchy Milatchy
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unbalancedcentrifuge@reddit

Haha... I just added that! Hello, fellow NEPA kid.
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Comfortable-Owl-5929@reddit

I knew there would be at least one person on Reddit from NEPA who knew hatchy! 😍😍
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unbalancedcentrifuge@reddit

She never called my name on my birthday, though! 😞
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Comfortable-Owl-5929@reddit

You and me my friend, you and me ☹️☹️
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Fappy_as_a_Clam@reddit

Frankie LaPenna and his big ass
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notthelettuce@reddit

Gordon McKernan. Kinda hard to miss if you’ve ever driven on the interstate here.
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Diligent-Host4006@reddit

Tony Malito, dealer for the people
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sp4nky86@reddit

Dick Bacon.
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Gladyskravitz99@reddit

Our city councilman slash tv host slash talent show presenter Kip Tyner. And I'd say our regional weatherman, but I've been surprised by how many people all over the country know and love/hate James Spann.
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unbalancedcentrifuge@reddit

Not every billboard... there were some "Boobie Bungalow" ones up 65 going toward Tennessee dispersed in between those!!
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Hellraiser626@reddit

>Alexander Shunnarah, a lawyer that seemingly owns every Billboard in the state of Alabama. There's quite a few billboards of him in Nashville too
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Still_Detail_4285@reddit

I follow James Spann on Facebook and live in Dallas.
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secondmoosekiteer@reddit

Now I'm so nosey! Why would your husband be a celebrity?
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unbalancedcentrifuge@reddit

Hatchy Milatchy. She never did call my name for my birthday!! I was a Miss Judy era Hatchy Milatchy kid.
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OldBlueKat@reddit

This just hits me as an odd question, because there are hundreds of newscasters and radio personalities around the country who will be 'local celebrities' in their broadcast areas and completely unknown by anyone from outside it. That's just one category of celebrity. Same thing with columnists, musicians, sports figures, etc. Until they get on a 'national' stage, they're unknowns. How many people outside Minnesota had a clue who Tim Walz was 2 years ago?
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wawa2022@reddit

DC Washington. Sings national anthem at Nationals ballpark. Local hero.
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GothHimbo414@reddit

The Milverine. No I wont give context.
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Smooth-Apartment-856@reddit

Marvin Zindler Mattress Mack Dr. Red Duke
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Superlite47@reddit

Becky, Queen of Carpet.
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AFurryThing23@reddit

Becky was the first person I thought of.
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GSilky@reddit

Becky sounds like a strip club novelty act.
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jenn_fray@reddit

You wouldn’t want to see it. It’s worth googling the commercials. She was an STL institution.
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EdforceONE@reddit

I'd watch it.
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MistressVixxen@reddit

Kris Lindahl. Annoying real estate guy with billboards all over, even in movie theater bathrooms!
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NevadaCFI@reddit

The Waver (Ed Carlson… now deceased), who would walk the 20 miles between Carson City and Reno, Nevada every day, waving at every car that passed by on highway 395. He was active from the mid 70s to about 2000.
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legitdickhead@reddit

Crazy Eddie. Uncle Floyd
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NancyintheSmokies4@reddit

Dolly 😎
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prosperosniece@reddit

Jamie Wax
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Lurkerque@reddit

Dave Glover.
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More_Temperature2078@reddit

Bike guy. He always rides his bike around town and collects trash while going. Any time there is an accident or someone has car trouble he appears and starts directing traffic.
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LeftyAtLarge@reddit

Anyone remember Cheri K Berry in every elevator in North Carolina?
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wairua_907@reddit

Nathan Jackson (carver) . I got excited when I rung him up for coffee
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SpecialistTry2262@reddit

John Mark Nelson! I lke his music. https://youtu.be/vzKC8Qa_b7Q?si=sr5pIcwSLMpmsJQ-
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Complete-Finding-712@reddit

Anyone for Dorian Baxter? Or, more likely... how about the Cash Man?
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UsernameChallenged@reddit

For Pittsburgh, probably Rick Sebak.
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SnapHackelPop@reddit

Gruber law offices! One call, that’s all!
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nauticalfiesta@reddit

They use the same adverts all over the country.
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cguess@reddit

Are you watching a Bucks game (or Brewers or whatever) with the Wisconsin tv feed? I'm quite sure their practice is focused on Wisconsin given their website and marketing language.
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nauticalfiesta@reddit

No, like local lawyers use the same adverts but with updated names.
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UrbanPanic@reddit

Yep.  You lease the regional rights from an ad agency.
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Malt_and_Salt@reddit

Add in Front Row Amy, The Milverine, and Saint Lombardi and we're set
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zgrease@reddit

Beat me to it!
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down42roads@reddit

Broader area: Krystal Koons and her dead, soulless eyes. More local: Tuba Guy
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ParoxysmAttack@reddit

I thought I was the only one who thought she was dead inside
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Treje-an@reddit

Bow Tie Bob
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ParoxysmAttack@reddit

Hell yeah that dude has more style than I could imagine. Haven’t seen him in a while.
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not_doing_that@reddit

Back when she lived her when I was a child I met the tallest woman in the world a few times. She was always so nice
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clutchthepearls@reddit

I'm gonna guess it's Sandy Allen and you're in Indiana.
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InedibleD@reddit

Billy "Crash" Craddock, maybe, most people over 30 have probably heard him but most I've ever talked to don't know of him.
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spookyhellkitten@reddit

We had a Shaman back in the 70s-80s who had a full-on hippie commune on the outskirts of town. His name was [Rolling Thunder](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_Thunder_(person)). There's a bit of controversy now, but the 70s-80s were a simpler time. He did have a little bit of fame, sort of, due to members of The Grateful Dead following him and investing in his commune (purchasing the land) but mostly he was just my cool neighbor when he stayed in town. There were drum circles, tipis, and a thick cloud of marijuana smoke hanging over his yard. He gave me butterscotch candy and tiedyed shirts. Hippie grandpa vibes.
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Kajeke@reddit

The only local characters I can think of that pretty much everyone knew about them have passed on. Hispanic Elvis hung around the downtown tourist areas and was exactly what you’d picture, except he was pretty old. Long ago we had Bongo Joe, a street musician who played drums made from oil drums.
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ButterflySwimming695@reddit

About an hour west of here there's a guy that used to be a late night talk show host but I don't think any of what you would recognize them with the beard he's got
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llc4269@reddit

Bicycle Brent. He is in his mid 70s now andwas born with cerebral palsy. He lives in a group home and worked at the local university for decades in food service. His greatest joy in life is riding his bike around and honking and waving at everyone. 20 uears ago some kid beat him up and I thought our area would lynch thos guy everyone was so furious about it. He had a massive 70th birthday, someone even wrote a song about the guy. When he dies people here will truly be sad.
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karateaftermath@reddit

My dog bruh
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precious1of3@reddit

Vince Papale, the inspiration for Disney’s Invincible. Even people in this area have no idea who he is (and the Eagles just won a Super Bowl on his birthday - no mention of it!)
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Sensitive_Maybe_6578@reddit

Matt Luken, former drummer for the band Mudhoney is our neighbor. Fawn Rose, one of Pete Rose’ kids, lives in our community, and volunteers to coach youth sports. Of course, most people would know Eddie Vedder, who lives at the beach, in our community.
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Flossthief@reddit

Spider-Man. We have a dude that walks around in a screen quality Spider-Man costume
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AZPeakBagger@reddit

Jim Click - Owns a number of car dealerships and is a local legend in the Tucson area. Been a fixture in commercials for over 50 years. But go up to Phoenix and most people haven't heard of the guy unless they went to college down here.
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Nuclearcasino@reddit

Bob Rohrman, Lynn Hauldren, Tom Skilling and Eagleman!
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UncleJulio@reddit

Is that the one with the 2 80s bimbos and the eagle shitting an egg on their car? 'I've got something for yooooouuu'
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da-karebear@reddit

Look at those low rates!!!!
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Beardown_formidterms@reddit

You forgot Howard Frum and Peter Francis geraci!
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TexasDonkeyShow@reddit

Dan McDowell and Jake Kemp have a podcast called The Dumb Zone. They used to be on an award-winning sports radio station. They have a pretty serious cult following in Dallas.
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ThetaDee@reddit

Vic Feazel, The Praying man, or Waving Willie
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accidentallyHelpful@reddit

Crazy George -- invented The Wave done in sports stadia
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tadhg555@reddit

Fuck John Fisher
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accidentallyHelpful@reddit

Your fantasies are your own
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fakename4141@reddit

Bill Martin, weatherdude. He’s about to retire after 30-odd years. He’s a character I bet every local would recognize.
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carlton_sings@reddit

I can only think of Scott Peterson 😶
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mavynn_blacke@reddit

Yikes. What a terrible person to remember. I've moved what's the latest? Is he getting a new trial?
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TKInstinct@reddit

How is he still getting appeals twenty three years after his conviction?
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mavynn_blacke@reddit

Surprisingly there are people still not convinced of his guilt
View on Reddit #48715707

Playful-Business7457@reddit

Isn't the innocence project getting involved? I heard that yesterday from my true crime friend!
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mavynn_blacke@reddit

Yeah, apparently alot happened just in October of lastvyear.
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Dear-Requirement-467@reddit

There’s a lady in one of my Facebook groups and her husband is in jail with him. The husband spies and tells the wife everything and she updates the group
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carlton_sings@reddit

There was an appeal but last I heard it was rejected
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__Quercus__@reddit

I'll throw you a better central valley example....Wayne Theibaud, all those tasty desserts and agricultural patchwork landscapes. Maybe a bit more well known outside of NorCal in artist circles.
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carlton_sings@reddit

I’m from Modesto tho lol
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__Quercus__@reddit

If your newspaper is named the Bee, then it's roughly the same area. You still get to claim George Lucas for nationally famous.
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carlton_sings@reddit

Lucas is too well known for OP’s prompt tho
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Username98101@reddit

Jimmy
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Existing-Mistake-112@reddit

Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale
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Wireman332@reddit

Dr don Rose or Bob Wilkins
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tadhg555@reddit

That’s going way back
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osama_bin_guapin@reddit

Is the band Pink Martini well known outside of Portland, Oregon?
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tadhg555@reddit

They play in the Bay Area (SF Jazz) with some regularity
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photogypsy@reddit

“Call me Alabama!” Alexander Shunnarah. Unless you’ve driven the highways through here. Then you’ve definitely seen his billboards.
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MrsNoodleMcDoodle@reddit

Everybody knows Beyonce and Joel Osteen, but you may not know Mattress Mack and Marvin Zindler
View on Reddit #48701096

tadhg555@reddit

Sliiiime in the ice machine!
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Tsujigiri@reddit

It's Cal Worthington and his dog Spot!
View on Reddit #48723779

tadhg555@reddit

Go see Cal, go see Cal, go see Cal!
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tadhg555@reddit

Nowadays? Anh Phoong
View on Reddit #48749812

Theologicaltacos@reddit

In my little surf town in Northern California, it would be impossible not to know Jack O'Neil, inventor of the wetsuit..
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Shoottheradio@reddit

Jack O'Neil didn't invent the wetsuit. He definitely made it popular and made improvements. And basically had the first surf shop.
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ctyt@reddit

Help me Howard! A guy whose daytime job was a public defender (public official who's a criminal defense lawyer for people who cannot afford a private lawyer). But what he is most famous for is having a segment on the local news where he helps people in civil disputes with landlords, companies, municipalities, etc.
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Oprahapproves@reddit

Cellino and Barnes injury attorney
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jf737@reddit

They’re in more cities than you think
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AvaSpelledBackwards2@reddit

Cellino and Barnes mentioned!! I said the same thing
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verminiusrex@reddit

Unipiper, guy who rides a unicycle in a kilt and Darth Vader mask playing the bagpipes.
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Teacher-Investor@reddit

Joumana IYKYK
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Energy_Turtle@reddit

I googled this one and I might be more confused than before.
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Teacher-Investor@reddit

She's this woman who's been on many billboards along the freeways around Detroit for years, advertising for a law firm. I don't think she's a lawyer. She just gets clients for the firm. She has a very distinctive look and has likely had many cosmetic procedures. People say she looks like the Muppet named Janice.
View on Reddit #48706647

JoeBwanKenobski@reddit

She is actually a lawyer by training, but I saw an interview recently where she basically said she's more on the business side now.
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Suitable-Echo-3359@reddit

The lips?
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joshbudde@reddit

She made an appearance in 'Detroiters' and it made me LOL
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Teacher-Investor@reddit

I watched that series recently, and I don't remember her!
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xavPa-64@reddit

“IYKYK” is the new “Nobody: “
View on Reddit #48689875

iSmokeMDMA@reddit

My dream is to see her and the Meijer Lady IRL
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IKnowAllSeven@reddit

We were once ruled by a king, Sam Bernstein. But now, a Queen.
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SpecificHeron@reddit

under Her eye
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xxxjessicann00xxx@reddit

Joumana's watchful eye looks over the metro Detroit area
View on Reddit #48670677

nietheo@reddit

Joumana is always watching.
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Ill-Woodpecker1857@reddit

Baltimore - Brittney Dale https://youtu.be/WEcdsF16lfI?si=6UxiAkopIwyCB_pu
View on Reddit #48746690

BlackJesus420@reddit

Fritz Wetherbee: he’ll tell you the story. Honorable mention. Al Kaprielian
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maximus_the_turtle@reddit

Came to say Al
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Bluepilgrim3@reddit

Ayuh, me too.
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solojones1138@reddit

New Hampshire?
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CynicalBonhomie@reddit

Fritz Wetherbee is retiring at the end of this month.
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BlackJesus420@reddit

Facts. Well earned!
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vanity-flair83@reddit

I lived just down the street from Phil Chenier growing up
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BreakfastBeerz@reddit

Tim Misney
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notsoniceville@reddit

Keytar Bear
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GSilky@reddit

I have no idea what this actually is, but from the handle I think everywhere should have this.
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notsoniceville@reddit

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keytar_Bear
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GSilky@reddit

Okay, yes, they should be the governor.
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hungtopbost@reddit

If only you knew how true this is
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TKInstinct@reddit

I saw him for the first time a few months ago at DT, wax quite good.
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brilliantpants@reddit

I know Keytar Bear! I ran into him when he came down to Philly.
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CRSPB@reddit

Did you meet the real one or the imposter? It was quite the controversy here when someone tried to steal his schtick.
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brilliantpants@reddit

Oh wow, I don’t know! It was a long time ago, like maybe 2018 or earlier. Maybe even 2014? Idk.
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dwintaylor@reddit

Classic!
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Cheap_Coffee@reddit

I could tell you but the name wouldn't mean anything to you.
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Intelligent-Art-5000@reddit

Try me.
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IHaveBoxerDogs@reddit

That’s the point.
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Intelligent-Art-5000@reddit

Salty Brine (RIP)
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theirishdoughnut@reddit

The Magic Man
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borezzz@reddit

Mexican Elvis
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ProfessionalBlood377@reddit

John Waters. Everyone in Baltimore has a Waters story. He’s a gem. Leslie before his passing in Austin. I had my hand read a few times outside Ester’s Follies.
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Relative-Jicama9525@reddit

Can’t say. He will make you pay
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SteakNEggs69@reddit

Tech N9ne is from my city. I guess he’s relatively well known though if you like hip hop.
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solojones1138@reddit

How about the Jungle Law guy though.
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SteakNEggs69@reddit

Oohh good example!
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PotatoGirl_19@reddit

Not gonna lie, Jane at church seems to know the whole dang town! Aside from that we have one famous murderer from a few years ago that some may or may not remember being on national news
View on Reddit #48733298

JosephBlowsephThe3rd@reddit

Cherie Berry: momentarily in our elevators, forever in our hearts
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Okinawa_Mike@reddit

Already passed some years ago but Red Holland is on that list. Might as well add Gene Reagan for the real OG’s.
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Fuck-off-my-redbull@reddit

Saint Cloud Superman of Minnesota. He has or had a website… interesting character
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tegeus-Cromis_2000@reddit

Ken Nunn. His 1-800 number is plastered across all the city busses. Our local celebrity that everyone *wishes* they never knew is John Mellencamp.
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Sitcom_kid@reddit

Merilee
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rrhunt28@reddit

Crazy Mike
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Particular-Piglet120@reddit

Jerry Jones the owner of the Dallas Cowboys. if you were talking about outsiders meaning foreigners. They may possibly know him, I don’t know.
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graciemose@reddit

Stick man Kris Lindahl ———————-0—————————-
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JamingtonPro@reddit

There are a couple of musicians that are a big deal locally but outside of this part of the state no one really knows. Couple of former pro athletes that were college stars that everybody knows here but outside of the area no one remembers. 
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applesntailgates@reddit

Our local mall has a guy we call “the ____mall pimp”. The redacted part is my town name. He’s known for his colorful zoot suits. Theres many rumors about him, such as he won the lottery and that’s how he bought all the suits. He just walks up and down the mall chatting with people.
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LoserweightChampion@reddit

Local Arsonist but good guy Kenny B!, Lamont the mentally challenged dude that could dunk!, and that one guy who died while fuckin a cow.
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TheFrogWife@reddit

"Ian on olive" He took that door dashers order and looked him in the eyes, then he claimed his food was never delivered.
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AzkabanKate@reddit

Sean barbara Allen, michael Constantine, john Updike. They know Taylor Swift.
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AvaSpelledBackwards2@reddit

Cellino and Barnes lol
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Top-Temporary-2963@reddit

I guess Henry Cho, the comedian. He's a Korean who grew up here in Knoxville, did some touring around the country, but even I didn't know he still performs until a couple of years ago
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DaisyJane1@reddit

He's funny! I came across him on Instagram and now watch his shorts on YouTube, as well!
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BabaMouse@reddit

Big Jim Hall, Tom Nakashima: deejays forever in Sacramento.
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nevermindthatyoudope@reddit

Prince Mongo, I guess.
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Dear-Requirement-467@reddit

Daytona Beach?
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League-Ill@reddit

He moved, so Im going with Pete and Brevin.
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northwestbrosef@reddit

Haven't met Pete, but Brevin might be the nicest guy on Earth.
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League-Ill@reddit

Pete is an angel. We are so lucky to have them.
View on Reddit #48701589

RadioBoy93@reddit

I came here looking for this.
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WVildandWVonderful@reddit

I take it you’re from Zanzibar
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ThatOliviaChick1995@reddit

We had a couple make it big from my hometown as seen on the hangover (he's in my mom's yearbook) and outerbanks. But Alex key is pretty good one too I don't think he's big yet
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humpthedog@reddit

There’s a shocking amount of people around Pittsburgh that have no idea Who Doug Bradley is. He walks around freely without being bothered.
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xscumfucx@reddit

I went to Pittsburgh once. I did not enjoy it. Had I known I could've maybe potentially been anywhere near Doug Bradley at some point, I would've been a lot more optimistic about the whole trip.
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Overall-Carob-3118@reddit

Jason from the Jason show on Fox9
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redlsms@reddit

Crazy Gideon
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Hugh_Jassle_I_Know@reddit

Nate Diaz.
View on Reddit #48720628

transdermalcelebrity@reddit

Don Schrader will tell you all the benefits of drinking and bathing in your own urine. He often walks around wearing very little.
View on Reddit #48720271

Negative_Ad_8256@reddit

Mr. Boh
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smlpkg1966@reddit

Robin Ventura. Unless you know baseball.
View on Reddit #48720255

jmmatt8489@reddit

One of The Bachelors
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tivofanatico@reddit

In Los Angeles it’s billboard model Angelyne. Since 1980s she wears all pink and drives a pink car. There’s a scripted show on Peacock about her.
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psy-ay-ay@reddit

My friend bought/won me a date with Angelyne! Met her at the Coffee Bean on Sunset (her favorite location), took a ride in her signature pink corvette, haggled with her over merch prices (she sells some good stuff out of her trunk) and got a cute photo together. The experience was as amazing and as bizarre as one could ever imagine. Not from LA but lifelong fan.
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IHaveBoxerDogs@reddit

OMG! Perfect answer!!
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CynicalBonhomie@reddit

Yep!
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SneakySalamder6@reddit

David j Maloney
View on Reddit #48718814

hanker_tankers@reddit

Frank Azar
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GenXer76@reddit

Came here to say this but you beat me! 😂
View on Reddit #48718607

NukeTheEwoks@reddit

The strong arm!
View on Reddit #48675479

random-loser@reddit

cuddy. he doesn't id and gives discounts to girls he thinks are pretty
View on Reddit #48718320

JustJake1985@reddit

Stan Boreson, maybe? More my parents/grandparents generations, though. He might be well-known to the Norwegian-American community at large, if he is known and remembered outside of the Pacific Northwest.
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Mike_in_San_Pedro@reddit

Charles Buckowski
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Ready-Humor3217@reddit

Jimmy Bacon. Sells houses. My kids love his yard signs around town.
View on Reddit #48717369

Rich-Wrap-9333@reddit

Annie Sprinkle
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Randygilesforpres2@reddit

Jp patches, though I think he’s passed on now.
View on Reddit #48716652

Rex_Sheath@reddit

Tuba Man
View on Reddit #48715949

Malt_and_Salt@reddit

The Milverine Gruber Front row Amy
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SnooLentils3066@reddit

49er Kyle Juszczyk lives in a mansion 3 miles away from my little starter home.
View on Reddit #48715538

IHaveBoxerDogs@reddit

I’m loving these answers. Google will be working overtime for me!
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Double-Bend-716@reddit

So this is fucked up. In Cincinnati, we had this guy who went by Fluke Skywalker. He bore a striking resemblance to Mark Hammil. He’d go to comic cons, festivals, children’s hospitals, children’s birthdays and stuff like that dress as Luke Skywalker. His real name was John Stevens. He was found with child pornography on his and killed himself before he could be brought to justice. Before that, he was a bit of a local celebrity
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VediusPollio@reddit

Stuart
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czarrie@reddit

Bill Murray just kinda roams around here
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IHaveBoxerDogs@reddit

When I lived in LA I used to see Harrison Ford in my Starbucks. That doesn’t make him a local celebrity an outsider would barely know!
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Proof-Letterhead-541@reddit

Eric Clapton. Within our neighborhood people know who he is and which house he lives in, but when I see him around town no one seems to recognize him.
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DirtyMarTeeny@reddit

I'm sorry you mean the Eric Clapton? He's always ranked on top guitarist of all time lists. Pretty sure he's very famous.
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IHaveBoxerDogs@reddit

Once there was a similar question like this in a parenting forum I belonged to. It was “who’s not generally thought of as attractive that you find attractive.”Someone said “Ryan Reynolds” and explained he was so funny, that’s what made him attractive. He had already been voted “People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive”. I feel like “Eric Clapton” is equally as ridiculous.
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Proof-Letterhead-541@reddit

Yes, the Eric Clapton. He is extraordinarily famous, but for some reason every time I’ve run into him around town no one knows who he is. It is quite bizarre.
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MattieShoes@reddit

Mmm, you win the award for being the absolute worst at following directions. Seriously, naming somebody globally famous for like 70 years now?
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Proof-Letterhead-541@reddit

I’m telling you, you would think people would know who he is but he somehow flies below the radar. I personally don’t understand it, but most outsiders in the community don’t recognize him.
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MattieShoes@reddit

They're asking for somebody whose celebrity is local. Everybody in the area knows them, nobody outside the area does. *Everybody in the world* knows who Eric Clapton is.
View on Reddit #48709928

Shakylogic@reddit

Luther Masingill
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Shakylogic@reddit

You have to see The Special Man!
View on Reddit #48714498

IHaveBoxerDogs@reddit

Where are my olds at? Cal Worthington and his dog Spot! (Please Google for SoCal 1970s cheese factor!)
View on Reddit #48714302

Tasty_Plantain5948@reddit

Yolandaaaa Vega with tonight’s lottery drawing.
View on Reddit #48713785

stevebobeeve@reddit

George Christie is about as famous as a biker can get
View on Reddit #48713466

narwhal_platypus@reddit

Mattress Mack!! Gallery Furniture...Saves...You...Money!!!!!!!! No back-back-back-backorder slip!
View on Reddit #48713042

Same_Nobody8669@reddit

Popcorn man in downtown Philly. Homeless guy that would take the money he got and go straight to this gourmet popcorn place. Always left a pile of kernels on his corner. He must’ve already been well into his 70’s when I was in college. If he’s still around I hope he’s alright.
View on Reddit #48712935

foxmulder118@reddit

Sam Bowie
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jimspice@reddit

Milwaukee, WI here. Though no longer with us, we had a nude sunbather named, I kid you not, Dick Bacon. He won Mr. Nude Universe back in the ‘70s. He would sunbathe every day at the lake front, even in the dead of winter, inside a foil-fenced enclosure.
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schuptz@reddit

I didn't know Dick Bacon won anything. I just thought us drivers and pedestrians were the winners. Didn't he wear a Speedo after a while? I would think I would have remembered the full Monty.
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ShirleyWuzSerious@reddit

Chuck Brown
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Ear_Enthusiast@reddit

Hail Oderus!
View on Reddit #48710558

MrTeacher_MCPS@reddit

The Sports Junkies
View on Reddit #48710245

o93mink@reddit

Pat Collins and his snow stick
View on Reddit #48671019

MrTeacher_MCPS@reddit

NBC4 legend!
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BaseballNo916@reddit

Bootsy Collins, unless you’re a big music person into 70s funk and bassists.  Nick Lachey although judging from Love Is Blind he seems to think everyone knows who he is.
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EdithWhartonsFarts@reddit

Nick had his own TV show and Bootsy is one of the greatest bassists of all time. Whatchu talkin' bout, willis? They're super known.
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BaseballNo916@reddit

I realized after I posted this thread is more like “local news anchors” and not “lesser known celebrities.”
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EdithWhartonsFarts@reddit

I was just giving you grief anyway. Both your celebs are awesome, but damn Bootsy is a cut above. Wish he was from my state!
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Anustart15@reddit

>although judging from Love Is Blind he seems to think everyone knows who he is. He had a very popular show on MTV so most people between maybe 30 and 50 would know him from that
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BaseballNo916@reddit

The joke is most people on Love Is Blind are in their 20s so walking out saying “And I, of course, am Nick Lachey” is a little presumptuous.
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Anustart15@reddit

Theyve also presumably seen the show they are on that has been around for half a dozen seasons too and might know him from there in that case
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BaseballNo916@reddit

It was the very first season no one had seen when he walked into the room and said “I, of course, am Nick Lachey.” 
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WVildandWVonderful@reddit

Holy shit Bootsy Collins!!
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BaseballNo916@reddit

Yeah he just walks around Cincinnati in full regalia, glasses hat everything, it’s pretty cool. 
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GSilky@reddit

Bootsy is responsible for a lot of stuff since then.  I caught a show with some of the  Rubber Band a couple of years ago.  But, yes, I also love funk so, touche.
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BaseballNo916@reddit

The thing is that people who know music know him, but the average person on the street doesn’t. 
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SnapHackelPop@reddit

He’s the man. My funk/disco/R&B playlist is “Bootsy, Baby!” Loved him in GTA V
View on Reddit #48676309

BaseballNo916@reddit

He walks around Cincinnati fully dressed up with his glasses and hat and everything. It’s amazing. 
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11twofour@reddit

Ann Phong and her baseball bat. Stanley Roberts, of people behaving badly.
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allieggs@reddit

And then in southern California, her competitor, James Wang
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EdithWhartonsFarts@reddit

Here in Portland we have a guy we just called Blue Man who walks around downtown wearing all blue, painted blue, blue hair, etc. He mostly rants on a megaphone and hangs near Pioneer Square. He's well known here (you can google image search him) but doubt he's known anywhere else.
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just_pudge_it@reddit

I think that we also have to mention the Unipiper
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EdithWhartonsFarts@reddit

Aye
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immortalsauce@reddit

Ken Nunn
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TheDoorViking@reddit

I have a celebrity crush on the morning weather lady here in Houston. I'm not the only one. She did some modeling. Elita Loresca.
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evetrapeze@reddit

Tom Skilling our retired weatherman. He is a major celebrity here
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BagBoiJoe@reddit

Michael McShane. He's an actor. His biggest role was Friar Tuck in the Robin Hood movie from the early 90s. The one where everyone is British except Robin Hood. He also plays the hypnotherapist in Office Space.
View on Reddit #48708364

Blep461@reddit

Call me Alabama! Im Alexander Shunnarah!
View on Reddit #48708296

ProStockJohnX@reddit

Ronnie Woo Woo
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Thin-Ad-119@reddit

Bry Greatah
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itcheyness@reddit

We have a couple: The Milverine Brother Ron Dick Bacon
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steveofthejungle@reddit

Julia Reagan, even though we’ve only known her now that she’s dead because her face is on half the billboards in the state RIP
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rikityrokityree@reddit

Those are still up?
View on Reddit #48702406

steveofthejungle@reddit

Just saw one tonight
View on Reddit #48707437

circa68@reddit

Uncle Floyd…?
View on Reddit #48707162

PreparationHot980@reddit

Joumana kayrouz
View on Reddit #48706987

jml510@reddit

Hal the Hot Dog Guy
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rattlehead44@reddit

Paul from the Diamond Center. R.I.P “Credit Man”
View on Reddit #48693476

CAAugirl@reddit

Sac, too!!
View on Reddit #48706311

inthenameofselassie@reddit

How local? Pretty much just our TV anchors, and Al Hendrickson's Toyota.
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SaoirseLikeInertia@reddit

New Orleans has a lot. But lately?  A dog named Scrim. 
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norecordofwrong@reddit

When I was in Chicago it was Wesley Willis. He had a cult following but anyone in the music scene seemed to at least know of the guy in Chicago but not many other places.
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Danishdiva76@reddit

Dave Carpenter. He is a national cartoonist been printed big papers. in
View on Reddit #48704853

LovesDeanWinchester@reddit

Dan Gilbert Keith Faime The Bernsteins Fieger Law Mike Morse and his mom
View on Reddit #48704755

bluegrass502@reddit

Ethan! He's basically our Lil' Sebastian
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Kielbasa_Nunchucka@reddit

Pittsburgh: Donnie Iris is a hard rocker who has a couple of songs on the radio, but most wouldn't know him outside of our area unless they really like classic rock. also The Clarks, a Pittsburgh-area band that's pretty well-known here. when my uncles moved out of state, they said nobody had ever heard of them. Edgar Snyder. a lawyer from Pittsburgh that specializes in personal injury cases. he has now spread his practice to WV and OH, but I thought this guy was the biggest lawyer in the country growing up. his commercials were ubiquitous, and the slogan, "there's no fee <dramatic pause> unless we get money for you<point at camera>," is seared into my brain. Cyril Wecht. a forensic pathologist with a legal degree who gave testimony in several high profile cases and was the president of both the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the American College of Legal Medicine, as well as head of the board of trustees of the American Board of Medicine.
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fleetiebelle@reddit

I'd also add Rick Sebak and Rachel Bovier, too.
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LobsterNo3435@reddit

Love Donnie Irisl
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SheZowRaisedByWolves@reddit

Paul Wall, THE PEOPLES CHAMP
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FrancisOfTheFilth_@reddit

Jenson Ackles wife, Daneel Harris, my mom went to school with her as well
View on Reddit #48703718

jastay3@reddit

Mariel Zaguinis, Olympic Sabre Medalist.
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Plumface-sama@reddit

I always knew I was back in Austin when I saw the billboard for David Komie, the Attorney Who Rocks
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Comfortable-Study-69@reddit

Can’t think of any from my town specifically, but Cleburne, Texas has this guy called the Chinese cowboy who is just a Chinese guy that always wears a cowboy hat and has a thick Oklahoma accent. Kind of a local celebrity I guess?
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Random-OldGuy@reddit

From Huntsville, AL: Microwave Dave - good musician; and the Strutting Your Ass guy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9jzjdQA0c8).
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jackfaire@reddit

Tom Peterson
View on Reddit #48703150

pinniped90@reddit

Superman Jesus
View on Reddit #48703140

MuscaMurum@reddit

Rodney Bingenheimer
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Shakenbaked@reddit

We have a couple. Owen K Garriott was an astronaut and Leona Mitchell is an opera singer.
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rikityrokityree@reddit

Eliot Jordan, rex trailer, chet and Natalie
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jlanger23@reddit

Gary England is Oklahoma royalty.
View on Reddit #48673185

MisterKillam@reddit

Jump back!
View on Reddit #48702449

Dangerous_Ad_1861@reddit

There are a number of celebrities that are from Memphis Tennessee, but I'm not aware of any who are currently living here.
View on Reddit #48702417

Not_that_kind_of_DR@reddit

Columbia Bike Guy (Athar)
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EDSKushQueen@reddit

Gordon Mckernan 😂 the hot shot local lawyer.
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toomuchisjustenough@reddit

The sign lady. She sits at the main intersection n town every morning, holding a white board with inspiration messages on it.
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hobbit_lamp@reddit

Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer!
View on Reddit #48685671

DrSword@reddit

had to scroll way too far for JIM ADLER
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Pure_Preference_5773@reddit

Big J, Montana radio DJ. He’s damn annoying but gets treated like he’s famous.
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mommaTmetal@reddit

Bill Drum, Driver's Ed teacher. I take pride in being a graduate of the Bill Drum School of Driving. Hey, it's a really small community.
View on Reddit #48700983

erin_burr@reddit

Local TV anchor Jim Gardner hasn't had to pay for a mustache trim in Philadelphia in 50 years. Outside this region he's probably unrecognizable. [Maybe he'd be recognized for being in an episode of Abbott Elementary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2HNZqfrCII).
View on Reddit #48673283

MattieShoes@reddit

I had no idea he was a real person -- just assumed it was a bit for the show.
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tarheel_204@reddit

Cherie Berry the Elevator Queen
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Apprehensive_Pin3536@reddit

Spose I’d say Bob Marley but he’s been touring for a while. There’s other names from the area but I wouldn’t say they aren’t known people.
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Alarmed_Check4959@reddit

Big Chuck and Little John
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Animaleyz@reddit

RIP Big Chuck
View on Reddit #48700595

Animaleyz@reddit

Tim Misny
View on Reddit #48700418

aahorsenamedfriday@reddit

Michael Jackson guy. He just some guy that dresses up as MJ, plays his music, and dances his heart out in parking lots around town. Everyone loves him.
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AlaskanBiologist@reddit

Ted saddler, mattress ranch.
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bucketnebula@reddit

Fritz Wetherbee. He runs a NH history segment on a program called NH Chronicle. He's a pretty funny guy on air, with interesting factoids about everything related to the state, and goes on deep dives you'd never asked about but are super interesting once he starts talking. He's also quite the ladies man off the air so I've heard
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OfficePicasso@reddit

Donnie Iris
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HumbleAd1317@reddit

Chevelle Shepherd.
View on Reddit #48699792

HumbleAd1317@reddit

She won The Voice, at one time. I don't even remember, when.
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jeepers12345678@reddit

Zachary Bryan from the comedy Home Improvement was arrested here several years ago for domestic violence.
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lakeswimmmer@reddit

Tom Bodett and Gary Larson,
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BenjaminGeiger@reddit

Denis Phillips. I don't panic until he tells me to panic. (At least when it comes to hurricanes.)
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northwestbrosef@reddit

There can't be another answer for Memphis, Tennessee. It's Prince Mongo. His real name is Robert Hodges, but he goes by Prince Mongo. He claims to have been born on the planet Zambodia over 300 years ago. He has also run in every mayoral race for Memphis since the 70s, and has made it as high as 3rd place, running as an independent. His suggested improvements for the city? Casinos AND prisons on Mud Island, while also introducing sharks to the river and the Memphis harbor so the prisoners don't escape. Oh, and public hangings. But hey, he says Ronald Reagan endorsed him at some point. Oh, and I think he's a millionaire?
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Beneficial-Horse8503@reddit

Marvin Zindler. SLIME IN THE ICE MACHINE
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Rhombus_McDongle@reddit

Leslie Cochran, the Queen of Austin RIP. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Cochran
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needsmorequeso@reddit

RIP Leslie.
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GatorDontPlayNoShhit@reddit

The Lucas Oil brothers
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3ndt1m3s@reddit

Kenny G., Seattle
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SpaTowner@reddit

Tich McCooey https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/mfr-legend-tich-mccooey-signs-off-with-thanks-to-listeners-a-367599 I don’t listen to MFR but after living in the area for a couple of decades you know the name if not the voice.
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HOWDY__YALL@reddit

Charlie Berens
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Malcolm_Y@reddit

Travis Meyer, the weatherman for Channel 6 in Tulsa, OK, has become a regional meme, with his image printed on things like coffee mugs, t-shirts, and even saint candles.
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prettyorganic@reddit

the guy who wades out on the beach in jorts to test the water temperature
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UnbiasedSportsExpert@reddit

Michael Stanley (RIP)
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runninganddrinking@reddit

My dad lol. He is tho
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BigPapaPaegan@reddit

Back home in Massachusetts... Pete Bouchard is notorious as a meteorologist. Not because of his impeccable professionalism or charisma, but because he comes off as such a *douche* all the time. He has, however, achieved a little bit of fame. A clip of him making a double entendre when predicting the total snowfall for the Worcester area went viral and made it to Tosh.0 back in the day. Rob Potylo is best known as Robby Roadsteamer, a comic musician that had cult hits like "I Put a Baby in You," and used to front a band called the Sweatpants Boners. He's garnered some attention recently for trolling MAGA rallies. Someone that only New England metalheads will know is "the Undertaker." No, not the wrestler, but a superfan that used to attend nearly every big metal show that hit Worcester and Providence and would *own* the moshpit. He's a big guy, maybe 6'6", and dressed the part with tattered shirt and grappling gloves. From what I've heard, he's actually a hell of a nice guy, too, unless you're the type who crowdkills.
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Havok1717@reddit

Meteorologist "Doppler" Dave Speelman. If you're around the El paso, Texas or Las Cruces, NM area.
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izziedays@reddit

The Tacoma Mall Suit Guy. He spends like everyday at the mall in a monochromatic formal outfit with a hat and everything. One time I was meeting a friend there and saw him get into a small fender bender right in the parking lot!
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dresdenthezomwhacker@reddit

There used to be a nudist who lived down by the river called Naked Ed, we lost him a few years back. Fly high king 👊
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Digital_Punk@reddit

The real Dr. Patch Adams (the physician that Robin Williams character was based on in the movie Patch Adams).
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FlyByPC@reddit

[Philly Air Grate Guy](https://www.reddit.com/r/philadelphia/comments/gv93yx/vent_guy_chillin_by_the_vents/) World's weirdest superhero.
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terra_technitis@reddit

Ron "I sue drunk drivers" Bell where I grew up. Maybe Bob Roll for where I am now? He's well known outside the area in his sport, but beyond that, people probably draw a blank.
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unicornhornporn0554@reddit

Tim misny
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wpascarelli@reddit

A lot of times the answers to this is some sort of popular local news anchor or local sports broadcaster, or a local wealthy businessman or philanthropist.
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Silver_Catman@reddit

Leslie Fish comes to mind
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asiledeneg@reddit

Mike Jerrick. He keeps the local morning show watchable.
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TillPsychological351@reddit

Here's an example of someone who was a local celebrity, but then became much more famous later in life (or at least, his voice did). John Facenda worked as a news anchor for Philadelphia's CBS affiliate for decades, but late in his career he was hired as the narrator for NFL films. Even nearly 40 years after his death, his distinct "Voice of God" narration style remains instantly recognizable.
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Few-Boysenberry-7826@reddit

Fred Kirby the Singing Cowboy was a local talent who had a kid's show on WBTV Charlotte in the '70s and '80s, along with "Uncle Jim" Patterson. A highlight of my youth was seeing him and getting a picture taken at a railroad themed park called Tweetsie in Boone, NC. Ride Calico! Ride!
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Gldnhodlnshwr@reddit

Huell Howser
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phcampbell@reddit

I live in an area that has been home to lots of celebrities. A certain extremely well known female singer went to high school here, several country singers lived/live here (one lives across the street), an Indy-winning race car driver, the list kind of goes on.
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CommonNative@reddit

[Robert Wadlow,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Wadlow) [Elijah P Lovejoy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_Parish_Lovejoy), Miles Davis, T-Bone Burnett, Phyllis Diller, Agnes Morehead, Vincent Price
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TheRateBeerian@reddit

Right nobody knows about these really famous people
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boneso@reddit

Lots of folks misinterpreting the question
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CommonNative@reddit

I bet you are a blast at parties. Did I put some well known people? Yes. Is it known that they were from this area? \*wobbles hand\* It's a toss up. However, Lovejoy is not known. Wadlow may be known if people are into stats like that. But on a given day? Nah. I didn't mention Josephine Baker, Bob Costas, Tina Turner, T.S. Elliot, Tennesse Williams, John Goodman, Phyllis Schlafly, and who knows who else. Why are you nit picking? Nah, it's not my problem
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Tightlines68@reddit

Roger Goodell. I never recognize him . I also don’t follow football. Do people really know what commissioners look like ?
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electris00@reddit

Daryl "the hammer" isaacs
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AgreeableMushroom@reddit

There’s a hat man who has this heavily decorated sun hat, he walks around and I believe I’ve seen him sitting on a (his?) porch. I’ve also seen him at mass on Easter. He looks a little crazy but is very nice and a great singer.
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True-Dream3295@reddit

Tim Misny. He's this bald tough looking lawyer man from Cleveland known for his ads that just consist of his face and his slogan "I'll make them pay." If you've ever driven through northeast Ohio, you've probably seen one of his billboards.
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khak_attack@reddit

I had a friend who worked at Norton Furniture, and apparently Mark would always recommend him books! Seems like a theme lol.
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CynicalBonhomie@reddit

In celebrity-rich L.A., I would say that Angelyne fits the bill(board)!
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KeepDinoInMind@reddit

Barry glazer baltimore city attorney. Don’t urinate on my leg and tell me it’s raining, insurance companies we’re coming for you!
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braylikesFoxes@reddit

Doug Fain, county clerk, local DJ, and son of Howard Fain one of the best local artists in the state!
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mykepagan@reddit

Craig Newmark went to the local high school (founder of Craigslist)
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Cat_n_mouse13@reddit

I feel like certain athletes would be more local celebrities. I could name MY city’s players, but I couldn’t name other teams’.
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weneverwill@reddit

The Jordan’s Furniture brothers
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paka96819@reddit

Jesus with the rolling cross. I think he no longer with us.
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Crafty_Discipline903@reddit

Lou Scally. Long time weatherman, oldies radio station DJ, and MC at every event around.  I live in a small town. 
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Mingusdued@reddit

My roommate was once Robbie Roadsteamer
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Firm_Report9547@reddit

Here in Birmingham, Alabama there is a lawyer named Alexander Shunnarah who might actually have thousands of billboards with his face on it. He's basically a local meme. There are even some upside down billboards seemingly just to emphasize how absurd it all is.
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doa70@reddit

Probably Bill.
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Dai-The-Flu-@reddit

Don La Greca of ESPN NY radio, though some hockey fans might be familiar
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JodaMythed@reddit

The Appliance Direct Asian guy
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Embarrassed-Bench392@reddit

Fritz Wetherbee
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KameOtaku@reddit

The spokesperson (Public Information Officer) for the local school district. Whenever school is cancelled or delayed (flooding, snow, black ice that still hasn't melted on back roads days after the snow has melted in less shaded places, abundance of illness, etc), his voice is the one heard on the pre-recorded phone call sent out to all the parents and staff. I'm out of school now, but my mom is a teacher so we still get excited when we think we're getting a call from him.
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Angryrobot420@reddit

Archie Griffin
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infinitee775@reddit

Billy Fucillo
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im-on-my-ninth-life@reddit

In college towns where the football (or other sport) team are consistently good, then players on that team. For example when I went to University of Georgia, it was common for students to recognize football players. Football players were "celebrities" in the local area, but if for whatever reason they decided to go to major cities like Atlanta, they would be mostly unknown there (and it actually does happen, football players who want to go to bars/clubs/etc without being recognized go to Atlanta usually)
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Reverend_Bull@reddit

The late rest gatewood Galbraith
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smpenn@reddit

Delta Burke and Gerald McRaney. They were certainly known in my day, but perhaps not so much anymore.
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Far-Egg3571@reddit

Linda Ronstadt
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YaThinkYerSlickDoYa@reddit

George Sink and Bill Green. Personal injury lawyers. “Always think Green when you collide, call 771-2455!” And George Sink, Dial all 9’s!” We also have Akeem Anastipoulo, another lawyer who had a ridiculous court tv show for a little while called “Eye For An Eye”, in which he played Judge Extreme Akeem.
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princessprity@reddit

He passed away over 20 years ago, but Ramblin Rod.
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OldnBorin@reddit

Sailor Dan! RIP
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Comfortable_Knee_306@reddit

I’m pretty sure Warren buffet lives in my city ??? Or is from here? Although I think it’s unethical being a billionaire. Warren buffet offers a lot of support and help to our community!
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Ewalk@reddit

Bart Durham. Not so much because he's good or anything, he's a lawyer that I think was born at the age of 75. There was a redditor on /r/Nashville that was named Bart-Durhams-Corpse until it got banned.
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DrGerbal@reddit

James span
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mavynn_blacke@reddit

Probably Rob Arney and Dawn, though Arney is gone now.
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lo--@reddit

His name is Bobby Holley. He is always in town and doing things to help others in need. Always doing events and raising money for various people struggling. And I’m sure more. He was a Substitute teacher in my school district and apparently he was great friends with my late grandfather.
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TEG24601@reddit

Pat Cashman - Aside from being the announcer voice in Smash Bros. Brawl, and the narrator of "Bill Nye The Science Guy", he is mostly known locally for starring in "Almost Live!" a Seattle sketch comedy show that came on between the news and SNL on KING5 in Seattle for 15 years. He, along with his son and other former cast members have tried to start new shows of a similar vein, but they don't seem to last too long locally. You'll still hear him doing some radio and TV work locally. Thinking about him, most people locally wouldn't recognize him, unless they lived in the area pre-2000.
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Wide_Breadfruit_2217@reddit

But what about John Kiester?! And did all the rugs eventually go? Because evidently they had to!
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TEG24601@reddit

I was torn on choosing John, but he is even more niche than Pat. Could have also chosen Bob Nelson, but he actually had an academy award nominated film.
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Wide_Breadfruit_2217@reddit

Uncle Fran made good. I still have fond memories of several skits. They're on youtube. Especially the Bill Nye dating video one
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MountainTomato9292@reddit

Prince Mongo! Memphis, TN
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diegotbn@reddit

I'm not sure if all these people _still_ live in this area but I can name a few. Also some of these people are pretty well known. Maybe not by the youngest generation. Ken Jennings (I've actually seen him at a restaurant!) Kenny G Dave Mathews Sir mix a lot Quincy Jones (RIP) Macklemore (probably the most famous on this list) Bell Witch ( a band, not a person, but very famous in their niche genre) Tom Robbins Dave Chihuly Dave Grohl Buzz Osborn Eddie Vedder Dan Savage
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Wide_Breadfruit_2217@reddit

I know where you're snarking about🌧️
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JNorJT@reddit

I don’t even know
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Educational_Fan4102@reddit

That guaranteed offer jerkoff. 🫲🟨🟨🟨🟨🤓🟨🟨🟨🟨🫱
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rylnalyevo@reddit

Matress Mac, though it's possible his sports betting stunts have made him more widely known. Maybe more for older people, but Marvin Zindler fits the bill.
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PsychoFaerie@reddit

Slime in the Ice Machine! I figured Marvin and Matress Mack had been mentioned so my pick was The Hates
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InterviewMean7435@reddit

Dick Vitale
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FatGuyOnAMoped@reddit

Greg Gagne, maybe?
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PsychoFaerie@reddit

He had feuds with Blackjack Lanza and Ray "The Crippler" Stevens and was in a tag team with Jim Brunzell. (For those who don't know he's the son of Verne Gagne)
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BreakInCaseOfFab@reddit

Alexander shunananarahaha (I know that’s not how to spell it but fuck if I know how to actually spell jt)
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basszameg@reddit

All the personal injury attorneys like Rue & Ziffra, Morgan & Morgan, Dan Newlin, etc.
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limbodog@reddit

Keytar Bear the musician Elliott Davis the con artist
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imissaolchatrooms@reddit

Dead now, but Irv Weinstein. He was a local Buffalo newscaster, but because of location he was watched by all of Southern Ontario, including Toronto. Back when Buffalo was a major city beginning to decline and Toronto was just becoming the huge metro area it is now. He inspired many SCTV skits and many Canadian Comedians including Mike Myers. Outside that broadcast area, no one knew him.
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PsychoFaerie@reddit

The Hates. Oldest punk band in Houston. The lead singer/guitarist is in his 60's and still plays shows (and has a mohawk) In fact I'm going to see them tonight.
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Pauzhaan@reddit

Whenever Joe Walsh & Ringo are walking in downtown Aspen, Joe gets recognized. Ringo just keeps walking. (They are married to sisters & hang out often.
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hobokobo1028@reddit

Johnathan and Kitty
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hobokobo1028@reddit

Everyone naming people nobody knows lol.
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FeelTheWrath79@reddit

Once upon a time it was the Totally Awesome Computers guy. But he went kind of crazy.
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Judgy-Introvert@reddit

I guess it would be local tv anchors, but honestly, I don’t even know who they are. Aside from them, I can’t think of anyone.
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tutamuss@reddit

Jim Bernard. North coast weather
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msspider66@reddit

I grew up on Long Island, NY - Big Barry - had a small chain of restaurants - Crazy Eddie- the electronics chain was run by Eddie Antar who was charged with fraud and other crimes. But it was the person who played “Crazy Eddie” on the commercials that we remember, radio DJ Jerry Carroll. - Yolanda Vega - she did the NY State Lottery announcements for over 30 years.
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michaelsean438@reddit

Don’t ask anyone from Cleveland. They think everyone knows their local celebrity. I live in Cincinnati and we will be in Cleveland visiting my wife’s family and a commercial will come on tv. My brother in law will be like, You like this guy’s commercials? And I’m, Dude, he’s advertising his used car lot a mile and a half from here. How the hell am I going to know him?
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ConsiderationSea7589@reddit

Dick Knipfing.
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imnotpolish@reddit

Ramblin’ Rod, a Portland kid’s cartoon show host from the 80’s. A small stadium riser filled with little kids were his interviewees, and participants in the smile contest, before they rolled some old Warner Brothers cartoons. He wore a huge vest completely covered in pins that kids would bring to give him.
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DrFrankSaysAgain@reddit

Millverine
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zoltan_g@reddit

The man in the hat
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JohnnyC908@reddit

Thong Scooter Man!
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zgrease@reddit

Every city has an eccentric personal defense lawyer with a catchy slogan, without fail. Shout out to David Gruber in Milwaukee, WI. One Call, That’s All!
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DJDualScreen@reddit

I live in the same town the band Halestorm is from.
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pixeequeen84@reddit

Tom Shane. Open Mon thru Fri til 6. Sat and Sun til 5 or online at shaneco dot com. I no longer live in Denver, but didn't he die recently?
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DJErikD@reddit

Tom from MySpace. Tony Hawk. King Stahlman (RIP).
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DA_9211@reddit

Tom from Myspace? i would be starstruck
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GoBrowns69420@reddit

Big Chuck and Little Jon
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papscanhurtyo@reddit

There was a local poacher who was infamous for his wild behavior. I’m proud to say the beat the shit out my dad for beating my mom.
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notyogrannysgrandkid@reddit

Ashley McBride. She’s from Waldron, Arkansas. We (the chamber of commerce) recently put up a sign outside town indicating that this is her hometown. I’d honestly never heard of her before we started that project, and I doubt many other people outside western Arkansas have heard of her.
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Xyzzydude@reddit

STAYUMBL A notoriously reckless driver with the above vanity plate. Caused a local sensation with siting breathlessly reported on local social media and [news coverage](https://www.wral.com/amp/18642865/)of her accidents and court cases. Her license [was finally revoked](https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=stayumbl%20revoked%20license&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:b0104ba4,vid:S4aSG_sWS1w,st:0) But her [suspension is over](https://www.reddit.com/r/bullcity/s/5AZaeRNkQo) and she’s back on the road. Either calmer now or better at staying under the radar.
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Doona75@reddit

I miss Ramblin Rod
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Dirk_McGirken@reddit

Probably David Femminineo of Femminineo Law. I've never met anyone that has actually used their services, but we've all seen the billboards.
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gojohnnygojohnny@reddit

Mods should please change their settings to allow images in comments- and then I'll show ya
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Xyzzydude@reddit

Zach Galifianakis
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BlueGrottoMaillot@reddit

Prince. Oh wait, right. You would have heard of him.
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GSilky@reddit

Around Denver, if you have been here long enough, the Shag Man for Rocky's Auto.  Long running ad campaign with multiple actors playing the role.  Eventually they got "political" and the newcomers clutched their pearls (don't get me wrong, I don't condone the actions, just don't really care what a bunch of outsiders think), and he is no more.
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wormbreath@reddit

And Jake jabs! I saw him at water world once. And frank azar. The 💪🏽
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ComfortGel@reddit

The Milverine, keeping city streets safe one power-walk at a time.
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Iwcwcwcool@reddit

Al Hurricane and family. They are amazingly talented family. I don't think they're known outside of NM, CO, AZ, possibly TX too.
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NukeTheEwoks@reddit

There's a great bit in the Guitar Hero episode of South Park where the kids meet a bunch of local Colorado celebs, like Jake Jabs, Ron Zappolo, and Tom Shane.
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Desperate_Hunt6479@reddit

He's dead now but buck Owens. He was a big country singer and hosted a TV show. He was the king of Bakersfield. Which to outsiders would be surprising because merle haggard (known as one of the greatest country singers of all time) is from here too.
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EnvironmentalAngle@reddit

Frankie McDonald... He's this special needs guy with a highly abrasive voice that makes meteorological predictions. Some of his wild prediction videos have gone viral so some people may actually know him.
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UseMuted5000@reddit

If you’re from Dayton and don’t know who Virgil was, you’re not from Dayton
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brilliantpants@reddit

Drum Line Elmo
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worrymon@reddit

[The gentleman in these photos](https://www.reddit.com/r/MarilynMonroe/comments/1doq48l/marilyn_monroe_photographed_by_sam_shaw_at_a/) lived in some caves in the park in my neighborhood. In the winter he wore giant flannel overalls. He would join in all of the astronomical meetups. He wasn't homeless, he just preferred to live outside. Always full of joy. When a game was on, he'd go into the local pub and get a plate of french fries so he could watch the game (or he's listen to a radio with headphones). He unfortunately injured himself and has to live indoors these days and he's in another neighborhood, but when he's seen, he's still full of joy. (He was out to lunch with a co-worker when some photographer asked if they'd mind sitting on the bench for a couple of photos. Most people in the neighborhood who know him don't know he was in these pictures)
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mahrog123@reddit

As a kid it was Cowboy Bob and Sammy Terry.
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feioo@reddit

[henry.](https://itsahenry.com/) His murals (always signed with just his first name) are all over the northwest quadrant of our city. He has a really distinctive cartoonish style that is instantly recognizable - I've seen his work on countless walls, garage doors, powerboxes, even cars. There are businesses that have paid him to paint their entire interior with his characters. Pretty much anybody in our area knows exactly what you mean if you say "I saw a new henry today", but I've found that even in other quadrants of the city (and I'd presume anywhere outside of the city) you get a blank look.
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BoS_Vlad@reddit

Local station Fox 5’s Arthur Chi’en is the hardest working man in NYC TV news. With his glasses on he anchors the weekend 10 o’clock news and with his glasses off during the work week he’s an on the scene as a street reporter covering whatever story he’s assigned. He’s like the Clark Kent of NYC news.
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jub-jub-bird@reddit

Salty Brine
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calicoskiies@reddit

Jim Gardner, Mike Jerrick & Alex Holley, Philly Elmo. I’d also say gillie da kid, but I feel like he’s more well known now.
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UIowaGuy@reddit

Lerner and Rowe, they're the lawyers for you. call 222-2222.
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FlamingBagOfPoop@reddit

Mattress Mack. But if you’re into sports betting you’ve probably heard of him.
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Theswede92@reddit

Kris Lindahl, though most people probably dislike him.
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evil_burrito@reddit

Chris Horner - actually world famous in his area: professional cycling, but likely largely unknown outside of that. Same with Ian Boswell.
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Reverberate_@reddit

The Allman Brothers
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HarveyMushman72@reddit

KingCobrajfs
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MaryOutside@reddit

Rick Sebak! Jasiri X! Lou Pappan!
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AZJHawk@reddit

April Warnecke and your First Alert Weather, bringing you the latest snowfall totals and road advisories from the high country.
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Proud_amoeba@reddit

Alternately: RAFI
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BlueEyedSpiceJunkie@reddit

STAYUMBL aka JESUSDOS These are license plates of a particular woman who drives so dangerously that r/bullcity regularly points out her locations and exploits around Durham, NC.
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mchris185@reddit

In New Orleans? Definitely Scrim! He's a dog who keeps breaking out and is always on the run.
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AliceInReverse@reddit

He just made his way home!!! #scrimforever
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AliceInReverse@reddit

Jim Cantore
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the-year-is-2038@reddit

Dancing Spiderman - moves around to different intersections and dances Appliance Direct guy - memorable tv commercials
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Kineth@reddit

Piano Bob
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sundial11sxm@reddit

Baton Bob
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MihalysRevenge@reddit

Al Hurricane and Al Hurricane JR
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shadowmib@reddit

In Houston, probably Marvin Zindler. So he has passed away now. The other one would be mattress Mac
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jajjguy@reddit

Ernie Boch Jr
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Dry_Tourist_1232@reddit

Johnny Morris
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Zealousideal_Sir_264@reddit

The crazy lady that stands outside of farmers markets and such, screaming apocalyptic stuff. Then she gets arrested and goes back to her yurt to protest.... something... another day.
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bugsinmypants@reddit

Larry the pole licker
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torpedomon@reddit

Don Melvoin was the host of a morning show in Indianapolis in the 60s, and, while not quite a neighbor, he lived about half a mile away. He was a character. His son, Cam, hit a baseball over my head in right field when I was 9 and won the game at my expense. But he wasn't a jerk about it. About a year later, they moved to, I think, Las Vegas.
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amboomernotkaren@reddit

Tom Dolan - Olympic swimmer. We had Sarah Hukabee Sanders - but thankfully she went home to screw up her own state. Seeing her at the store was awful.
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jajjguy@reddit

Barry and Eliot, the Jordan's Furniture guys
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MWoolf71@reddit

I’ve run into Jim Peterik at Walgreens and 7-11. He’s got the Eye of the Tiger!
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SecretNose5077@reddit

Gruber, one call that’s all!n
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NickFotiu@reddit

Rosie the Roosevelt Island turkey. Seriously.
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IDigRollinRockBeer@reddit

Idk the tv weather man ?
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monkeetoes82@reddit

Gary England was the long-time meteorologist for the Oklahoma City CBS affiliate. Some years ago, before he retired, he was interviewed on The Colbert Report.
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kidfromCLE@reddit

Tim Misny. He’ll make them pay.
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44035@reddit

Tim Skubick
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etchedchampion@reddit

Fritz Weatherbee. A local journalist that has told stories about New Hampshire history week nights at 7 for my entire life. He's about to retire.
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hurtingheart4me@reddit

I am guessing the local news anchors?? I live in a city with many celebrities but I am assuming most are well known outside of here.
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coldequation@reddit

In the early 2000s, there was a local computer company whose whole bit was that their founder was a really loud and crazy guy. He was known for his commercials where he'd do wacky, annoying stuff, and then pitch computers at the end. People would go into the shops to complain about the commercials, and leave with new computers, so it worked, I suppose.
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SchruteFarmsMangager@reddit

Wolfman and Donna
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optigrabz@reddit

Byron in Charleston South Carolina may be homeless, but people still line up to make use of his Chiropractic services.
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Background_Will5100@reddit

Gucci Berry lmao
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GuitarEvening8674@reddit

The late Beatle Bob was a celebrity in St Louis. He was famous for wearing crazy clothes, attending the "cool" concerts, dancing like a madman and then leaving.
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EdforceONE@reddit

Joumana. Detroit. You can't miss that woman.
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FunDependent9177@reddit

Rapper Jay Rock from Watts
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zdillon67@reddit

Tim Misny
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KnightKrawler@reddit

Mike Reynolds who has close to 2000 local police interactions and still walks free.
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Flat-Leg-6833@reddit

Bill Spadea. 😮‍💨
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degobrah@reddit

Marvin Zindler RIP to a legend
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yoshi8869@reddit

Ron Rhodes in Evansville, IN
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CallmeGhost666@reddit

Haha my buddy Riz is known all over Houston. Good cat man, everywhere I’ve ever been and he shows up, everyone is stoked to see him.
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LobsterNo3435@reddit

Jonathan the Juggler! Richmond Virginia institution.
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da-karebear@reddit

I would say here it would have to be the bankruptcy attorney Peter Francis Geraci
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brzantium@reddit

For anyone that's lived in Houston:  "...he said slime in the ice machine."
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Muted-Gift6029@reddit

RAFI
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theoldman-1313@reddit

For people who grew up in Austin in the 50's, Cactus Pryor and Uncle Jay
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SelectionFar8145@reddit

We have 3 local celebrities from this town. In order of most recognizable to least, they are David Grohl, Chris Columbus (the filmmaker, not the spontaneous conqueror) & a different filmmaker who was the director of the movie Season of the Witch, among others, whose name is currently escaping me. 
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bones_bones1@reddit

Kevin is the local amateur weatherman and Nacho is the King of the city.
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rbrancher2@reddit

Ansel Toney the Kite Man
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Oceanbreeze871@reddit

Probably some chef at one of our fancy restaurants.
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TheRealDudeMitch@reddit

The rose man. He walks around town seemingly all day every day holding a large fake rose and waves at everyone who beeps or waves at him. Nice guy.
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HoyAIAG@reddit

Tim Misny
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snuffleupagus7@reddit

Alexander Shunnarah for Alabama
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Alarming_Flow7066@reddit

As a 10 year old there was a soccer player who signed on with a European club who would come by and be a guest trainer at my practices. He still holds most of the track and field records, basketball and soccer records at my old high school and there’s a couple of things around town named after him.
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lumpialarry@reddit

Mattress Mac, Quanell X.
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ophaus@reddit

Ernest Hebert. Just read one of his books, The Old American, and it's the best book I've read since Confederacy of Dunces. The fact that it's historical fiction makes it even more impressive. Ken Burns lives a few miles down the road, but he's pretty well known.
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slade797@reddit

Joe Creason, Tom T. Hall
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StunGod@reddit

Ramblin' Rod and Tom Peterson Portland Represent!
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ZombiePrepper408@reddit

Krazy George was a fixture at Bay Area sports games games and is credited with starting The Wave at the Oakland Coliseum in 1981 during the ALCS.
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baccalaman420@reddit

I went to high school with Zach Holmes from Jackass Forever. He’s a pretty funny guy irl
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G00dSh0tJans0n@reddit

Rick Flair woooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
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KeyFarmer6235@reddit

Certain attorneys and car dealers that advertise ALL the time! TV, billboards, busses, segments on the local news, etc. Also, the spokesperson for a big furniture store and one from a mattress store that went out of business years ago.
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BIG_BROTHER_IS_BEANS@reddit

Greg ‘The Octopus’ Nowak
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DummyThiccDude@reddit

Kip Kovar, the sports journalist for the areas newspaper.
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river-running@reddit

Ludwig Kuttner, but no one knows him for anything good 😆
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DontBuyAHorse@reddit

Ron Bell But interestingly, just about everyone knows a character who was directly based on him: Saul Goodman
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kgxv@reddit

Burt Young lived in my town until he passed.
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uhhhhNahFamIdontwann@reddit

Marcus Lattimore
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Express_Leading_4840@reddit

Marvin Garrett
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PA_MallowPrincess_98@reddit

Ellen Albertini Dow & Brett Veach
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SweetestRedditor@reddit

Gary Nichols, Jimbo Hart, Howell Sledge, Jim Seales, Kelvin Holly
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BurgerFaces@reddit

Jeff Jimerson
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Optimal_Title_6559@reddit

jake from state farm
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Wide_Breadfruit_2217@reddit

Freeman and George Dyson. If you're outdoorsy you might know-or if you're into space colonization theory. Extra points if you can guess where I am
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RsonW@reddit

Izzy Tooinski
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Ezekiel-Hersey@reddit

Laurie Cabot, the Official Witch.
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IHaveALittleNeck@reddit

Danny Bonaduce.
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BusinessWarthog6@reddit

Jesus Saves guy
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