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This outdoor guard has an air conditioning vent at his feet to guard against the heat and humidity.

His historical purpose has morphed into ceremonial decoration.

11 responses to “guarded”

  1. Wondering if that holster bears an arm?

  2. Great Shot. I love those Bear Arms. I would like to see this in my old Boots. (Air Conditioning that is) The State always look after their own.

  3. Fascinating. An AC vent seems like a surprising personal luxury in a country where personal wants and comforts come second to about everything else – well at least second to hard work.

  4. No wonder they’re consuming so much energy…

  5. Wow… a living museum piece…

  6. I wonder how he’ll describe this gig on his resume …

    2005-6 HUMAN DECORATION – represented in form only, the gatekeeper of a building. Dressed in snappy outfit, visually scanned babes entering building, breathed cooled air coming from floor vent. Reason for leaving: replaced by wax replica.

  7. Made the list of Flickr’s most interesting photos for October 18, 2005. Congratulations!

  8. wow. thanks to all of you…
    flickr must be parsing the quality and humor of the comments! =)

  9. i saw this at disneyland. The animatronics were nearly as convincing.

    I wonder if he has to maintain composure while someone is cleaning the plexiglas… that would just be odd.

  10. heh, that’s a good visual! You and Dirty V crack me up…

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