Baton Bob

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Melissa B.

Atlanta, GA

Our city would lose some of its flavor if we didn't have Baton Bob. He is phenomenal. I haven't seen him in awhile but I think it is starting to be Baton Bob weather!

While I don't think I can add too much to what everyone else has said, I will say that his desire to bring laughter and happiness to complete strangers throughout the city is inspiring. He truly sets an example for the rest of us to be a little nicer to those around us and try to make each others days just a little better if we can.

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Charlie M.

Atlanta, GA

O-M-GOD! Baton Bob has a Yelp review?!
This is great...Let the Cadence Begin!

Let me start off by saying Baton Bob is Pretty. He has the daring imaginative fashion sense and the huevos we tend to lose as we enter adulthood. Somehow, he pulls off tutus and cowboy boots. (That's all the success I ever asked for in life.)

If you're lucky enough to have a window table at The Flying Biscuit when he makes his rounds in Midtown, then you have all the makings for an excellent day.

Baton Bob. Respect!

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N S.

Atlanta, GA

Baton Bob....it's pretty much all been said in the reviews below!  You gotta love the guy!  I can't help but smile whenever I see him whistling down the street!

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Valentina V.

Atlanta, GA

* He is cool. He is a genuine star.

* He happens to make magic appareances when people is about to kill themselves, and cheer them up like no $250-an-hour shrink can.

* I love his closet, even though I have never seen it. His outfits are FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC. I've seen him as a cheerleader, a bride and...

...as a bumblebee. He was all golden and charcoal and wrapped in fuzz and tulle when he entered the Flying Biscuit location at Midtown (of course), sat next to me at the bar and asked for something to drink. I can't remember what it was, because I was as mesmerized with him as I would be with, say, Johnny Depp or Daniel Day-Lewis. I was listing all my big and tiny miseries over a cup of not-so-good coffee, until he said "hi!" to me, and became the object of the affection of every single soul around (well, we weren't many on that Tuesday morning).

* I smiled. I was so happy to be sharing those few moments with Baton Bob I couldn't remember what we talked about. I'm pretty sure it was about the weather... or maybe about the eternal constructions and holes on the asphalt of poor, battered 10th St. All I know is those 5 to 10 minutes made me MUY happy.

* Then he stood up and walked out, leaving a trail of je-ne-sais-quoi behind him, for all of us. Someday, I'll write him a poem...

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Michael E.

Atlanta, GA

What can be said that hasn't already been said. I am so enamored of this man and his ability to share his seemingly boundless joy with the people around him. If we had more Baton Bob's in this world, it would be a much, much better place to be. Someone give George W. a baton immediately and hope that it has the same effect.

Rock on, Bob!

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Kit F.

Atlanta, GA

Every time I see Baton Bob all I can think about is The Office....

Michael: "Guys! (in the most ridiculous accent imaginable) Beef: it's what's for dinner. Who wants some man meat?"

Dwight: "I do! I want some man meat!"

Jim: "Michael, Dwight would like your man meat."

Michael: "Well, then my man meat...he shall have."

Baton Bob heart man meat and Cherry Chocolate Rain!!!

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Sean M.

Atlanta, GA

I saw Baton Bob at the screen on the green (piedmont park) showing of Car Wash.  He had a specially prepared outfit just for the event.  It was awesome.  People were going crazy as he marched around the aisles.  Well not everyone was going crazy, some people were probably confused, but it was awesome.  He will definitely make you smile.

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Chase C.

Atlanta, GA

About 2 years ago I was having a really crappy day. I was coming home from work, & on my scooter at the intersection of Piedmont & Monroe. I look to my left, & see this short guy in a tutu twirling a baton.

Brain thinks: don't laugh. Today sucks. Nothing is funny. I look away. The light is taking forever. I see commotion out of the corner of my eye. I look over. He's pointing his baton at me, with exaggerated happy facial expressions. I smile despite myself, but look away again. Today sucked, dammit.

I look back. He's still carrying on, pointing at me & smiling. Then he twirls around, & throws that baton up in the air, lands where he started, & catches it. He points it right at me, & his face lights up again. That bastard is trying to make me smile!

The day be damned. I belly laughed, smiled, & waved. I realized he was standing on the corner just to do what he just did - bring some light into people's lives. Baton Bob is no joke. He is an example for us all.

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David K.

Atlanta, GA

Only in Atlanta could you find such an amazing entertainer who goes around and literally marches to his own drummer.  His appearances throughout the city at random street corners or down Peachtree always make me smile.  I'm glad that he loves himself so much that he can parade around as our official Ambassador of Mirth and bring gladness to people.

I hope that one day he reaches his goal of being invited on The Ellen DeGeneres Show as he would be the perfect guest and she would appreciate his energy as much as we do.

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Lauren S.

Atlanta, GA

When a guy has better legs than you can ever hope to have, you wanna hate that bitch.

But seriously, you can't hate Baton Bob. Like Chase, one day I found myself near Piedmont and Monroe and I was having a horrible day. There was this dude, in a sparkly tutu and white majorette boots with fur trim twirling a baton! "WTF?" I wondered....but he kept looking at me and smiling and being goofy and I couldn't help but smile. And that is what he does, aspires to make people smile.

If you check out his website, www.batonbob.com, you can see that he started doing this to cheer up the people of St. Louis after September 11th. Fortunately for the people of Atlanta, he has relocated here and has been bringing smiles and laughs to us ever since! Keep up the twirling Baton Bob, just the thought of you makes my day better!

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Jessica T.

Atlanta, GA

Baton Bob, you make me smile!!!!!  Thanks for bringing so much joy to Midtown!!!!  

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angela y.

Atlanta, GA

I have only lived in Atlanta 4 years (transplant from los angeles) BUT now that I have actually seen and enjoyed that performances of Baton Bob I feel like a true Atlantan now.  He rocks and always makes me smile.

I only have one question......Where the hell does he get those fabulous outfits???! He clearly has made a major investment in keeping Atlanta smiling.

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nikki k.

Atlanta, GA

Okay, I HAVE to say something about my boy, Baton Bob... he is someone who enjoys milling around the Peachtree Street/Piedmont Park area , and brings a smile to everyone's faces (for whatever reason) when he strolls by with his insane costumes on, and his crazy baton twirling.  

Only in a few states can this sort of thing exist, and I am glad to have Baton Bob and Bicycle Pants Guy around to make my life better.  

BTW, Has anyone done a report on the infamous Bicycle Pants Guy?  Show me his site on here and  I will bring it!  We are "friends" on myspace, but I have a feeling it is someone who made it for him.....

Anyway, this guy, Baton Bob,  is trying to make our lives happier by making a spectacle of himself, and I love him for it.  I remember when he wore the "Superman" outfit when Christopher Reeves died, and it made me a little happier to see him baton around town in the suit.  I have no idea why.  

I hope to see him again,  leading the parade at Gay Pride next week, but I am not sure whether he will or not.  But the guy still brings laughs into my life, with his booty- exposing outfits, roller skates, and baton throwing. You just have to be here to see it!!

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Wendy K.

Atlanta, GA

baton bob rocks.. even if he does charge you to take his picture..
he works harder than I do.

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Elizabeth S.

Atlanta, GA

Baton Bob is totally ridiculous and that's why we love him.  He used to do his thing nearly everyday right in front of school in Midtown (14th + Peachtree) and I guess he probably still does.  Atlanta would be amiss without him.  What I'd like to know is what this guy does for a living other than dressing up and twirling a baton.  Very mysterious.

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Stephanie S.

Chicago, IL

Twirl it, flaunt it!

This man has it so good - He stops traffic marching proud with his white leather majorette boots and bright pink tu-tu hinting at his too-fine-of-an-ass for even some of the Atlanta gays.

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Meg S.

Atlanta, GA

The first time I saw Baton Bob he was marching around in the middle of 9th Street at West Peachtree, dressed as Angel from RENT. He had his baton, of course, and was blowing that whistle.

I've seen him numerous times since in that classic tutu, always with the baton and whistle. Never knowing when I'm going to see him again keeps me walking around Midtown hoping for the next encounter...

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Drew W.

Atlanta, GA

True, he's a person and not a business....but Baton Bob is as much of an Atlanta institution as the Big Chicken or Stone Mountain and deserves to be added to our local flavor section. On a side note, somewhere there's a redneck who just had a heart attack when I compared Baton Bob to the Confederate sculpture on Stone Mountain. Just doing my part, folks.

Baton Bob (a.k.a The Ambassador of Mirth) can be seen around Piedmont Park or major intersections and parades. He's a majorette leading his own personal parade most of the time, waving to passing traffic and generally putting on an awesome show. The man has skills, 'nuff said. He's been featured on CNN, major newspapers, commercials, magazines, etc. Bob got into the majorette business as an attempt to lift spirits (his own and others') and do something he enjoys.

For the entire Baton Bob history and ongoing saga, check out his page on wikipedia:
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