|
|
Article: Naked Cowboy Wrangles an M&M in Times Square
- Article from:
- Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
- Article date:
- February 25, 2008
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright 2008 Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
NEW YORK -- Strictly speaking, the Naked Cowboy is neither naked
nor a cowboy. Behind that strategically placed red, white and blue
guitar, a pair of tighty-whities are wrapped around what he proudly
calls his "striated glutes," with "Naked Cowboy" scrawled on the
back side. And he hails from Cincinnati, which rarely is confused
with the O.K. Corral.
Woefully Underdressed Ohio Guy, of course, isn't as zippy. But
truth-in-labeling issues aside, Robert Burck has created a brand: He
is the ripped blond dude who strums, sings and preens daily in Times
Square. He was there this week, hamming it up in the frigid winter
weather.
"Buck in the gee-tar," he said to one tourist after another who
wanted ...