The Characters of Wilkes-Barre and Kingston
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There are a number of interesting people who live in or around Kingston/Wilkes-Barre. My particular favorite is the "pole hugger" or "head-banger". His name is Chuck, and as he walks down the street (most often Market Street in both cities), he stops at every single sign-post, tree, telephone pole or bus-stop and hugs it, bangs his head off of it, or rests on it.
My brother JP and his friends frequently attempt to talk to him during their riding exploits on Market St Square in the summer. Some days Chuck is up for normal conversations, some days he isn't. It's really a toss up whether or not he is approachable. But all-in-all, he is a harmless and somewhat amusing guy.
From what I can tell, he is a nice person with a few problems. He's not exactly stupid or mentally challenged, just a person some specific type of OCD. He functions well enough, I mean he walks from Rutter Ave to Wilkes-Barre and back frequently, if not every single day. He always has some money, as I often see him in Tommy's Pizza on Market St buying lunch. So he has the ability to take carry of himself.
If you ever see him, just stand back and watch him for a little while, I guarantee you will be amused.
There are a number of interesting people who live in or around Kingston/Wilkes-Barre. My particular favorite is the "pole hugger" or "head-banger". His name is Chuck, and as he walks down the street (most often Market Street in both cities), he stops at every single sign-post, tree, telephone pole or bus-stop and hugs it, bangs his head off of it, or rests on it.
My brother JP and his friends frequently attempt to talk to him during their riding exploits on Market St Square in the summer. Some days Chuck is up for normal conversations, some days he isn't. It's really a toss up whether or not he is approachable. But all-in-all, he is a harmless and somewhat amusing guy.
From what I can tell, he is a nice person with a few problems. He's not exactly stupid or mentally challenged, just a person some specific type of OCD. He functions well enough, I mean he walks from Rutter Ave to Wilkes-Barre and back frequently, if not every single day. He always has some money, as I often see him in Tommy's Pizza on Market St buying lunch. So he has the ability to take carry of himself.
If you ever see him, just stand back and watch him for a little while, I guarantee you will be amused.
posted by Brian at 4:23 a.m.
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