The Ford Barn

t-head · 01-04-2014, 08:17 AM

Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns: Surely one of the most recognized company mascots in the world is Mr. Bibendum seen here with a Model T Ford, better known as the Michelin Man. Equally recognizable, but in an entirely unrelated field, is the Chiclets brand of chewing gum. You can learn the fascinating details about how the two are related and much more on The Old Motor

Tom Wesenberg · 01-04-2014, 08:26 AM

I took my 6 year old nephew sledding yesterday, and I sure wish I was wearing that suit Mr. Bidendum has on.

It was cold.

QGolden · 01-04-2014, 08:27 AM

Thank you for sharing this photo. From the looks of the youngin' in the picture, that was a hot day. Mr. Bibendum must have been sweltering in that costume!

t-head · 01-04-2014, 08:33 AM

Glad you are enjoying Mr. Bidendum, here is one of many photos we have of him, this time in France.

ctlikon0712 · 01-04-2014, 12:01 PM

That last photo might be in a country that speaks Spanish not French, unless it was on the boarder of the two nations....

Mikeinnj · 01-04-2014, 12:49 PM

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How does he go to the bathroom in that get-up ?

blgitn · 01-04-2014, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeinnj

How does he go to the bathroom in that get-up ?

-split rim.

Buz · 01-06-2014, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeinnj

How does he go to the bathroom in that get-up ?

Slow Leak.

pat59 · 01-07-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeinnj

How does he go to the bathroom in that get-up ?

Specialy adapted inner tube?

-Pat

29er · 01-07-2014, 07:45 PM

Not to deflate anyone's ego, but this thread has become tiresome. Can't we just roll on?

aojo · 01-07-2014, 07:51 PM

Personally I am enjoying the hell out of the thread! Soooo you are deflating my ego and I now need a good cry and then hug a tree.. but you on the other hand can just bypass the thread and all is well...

Stretch Cab · 01-07-2014, 07:57 PM

I think the sarcasm fell flat............

29er · 01-07-2014, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by aojo

Personally I am enjoying the hell out of the thread! Soooo you are deflating my ego and I now need a good cry and then hug a tree.. but you on the other hand can just bypass the thread and all is well...

Sorry to make you squeal, so I have to reply. I may be biased, but I really do think this hole thread is a bit over-inflated.

aojo · 01-08-2014, 12:27 AM

now that is a great post.

whirnot · 01-08-2014, 10:02 AM

Not trying to be political at all but it struck me that we used to have a Mr Bidendum, and now we have a dumb Mr Biden.

29er, it seems that aojo has gotten a bead on you, and your re plys, but can't you two just patch it up and roll on?

29er · 01-08-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by whirnot

29er, it seems that aojo has gotten a bead on you, and your re plys, but can't you two just patch it up and roll on?

Hehe.........Too much pressure. I'm gonna retire now.

Thanks t-head for the original post.... I didn't know about Mr. Bibendum. FB is so educational! That was fun.

Pumped up in Oregon,
Mike

MikeK · 01-08-2014, 06:58 PM

All dressed for a barrel ride over Niagara falls.

whirnot · 01-08-2014, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 29er

Hehe.........Too much pressure. I'm gonna retire now.

Pumped up in Oregon,
Mike

Tube bad, this tread kind of struck a cord with me. Don't want to kick it around some more?

29er · 01-08-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by whirnot

Tube bad, this tread kind of struck a cord with me. Don't want to kick it around some more?

Whirtoo: Oh, You're on a roll. Glad you spoke up. This could be the beginning of a goodyear.

whirnot · 01-09-2014, 09:33 PM

Uncle.

01-04-2014, 08:17 AM	#1
t-head Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: In my machine shop. Posts: 1,047	Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns: Surely one of the most recognized company mascots in the world is Mr. Bibendum seen here with a Model T Ford, better known as the Michelin Man. Equally recognizable, but in an entirely unrelated field, is the Chiclets brand of chewing gum. You can learn the fascinating details about how the two are related and much more on The Old Motor Last edited by t-head; 01-04-2014 at 08:29 AM.

01-04-2014, 08:26 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns I took my 6 year old nephew sledding yesterday, and I sure wish I was wearing that suit Mr. Bidendum has on. It was cold.

01-04-2014, 08:27 AM	#3
QGolden Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 1,231	Re: Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns Thank you for sharing this photo. From the looks of the youngin' in the picture, that was a hot day. Mr. Bibendum must have been sweltering in that costume! __________________ It's not what people think they know that will hurt them, it is what they think they know that aint so! -Mark Twain. It is the very things that we think we know, that keep us from learning what we should know.- Unknown

01-04-2014, 08:33 AM	#4
t-head Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: In my machine shop. Posts: 1,047	Re: Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns Glad you are enjoying Mr. Bidendum, here is one of many photos we have of him, this time in France.

01-04-2014, 12:01 PM	#5
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns That last photo might be in a country that speaks Spanish not French, unless it was on the boarder of the two nations.... __________________ Wanted: Simmons Super Power Head Craig Likon 1931 150B

01-04-2014, 12:49 PM	#6
Mikeinnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,262	Re: Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) How does he go to the bathroom in that get-up ?

01-07-2014, 07:45 PM	#10
29er Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 465	Re: Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns Not to deflate anyone's ego, but this thread has become tiresome. Can't we just roll on?

01-07-2014, 07:51 PM	#11
aojo Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 41	Re: Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns Personally I am enjoying the hell out of the thread! Soooo you are deflating my ego and I now need a good cry and then hug a tree.. but you on the other hand can just bypass the thread and all is well...

01-07-2014, 07:57 PM	#12
Stretch Cab Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 695	Re: Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns I think the sarcasm fell flat............

01-08-2014, 12:27 AM	#14
aojo Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 41	Re: Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns now that is a great post.

01-08-2014, 10:02 AM	#15
whirnot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bend Or. Posts: 1,057	Re: Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns Not trying to be political at all but it struck me that we used to have a Mr Bidendum, and now we have a dumb Mr Biden. 29er, it seems that aojo has gotten a bead on you, and your re plys, but can't you two just patch it up and roll on? __________________ Bill Worden 1929 Roadster 1929 Briggs Town Sedan 1930 Closed Cab pickup Smith Motor Compressor 1951 Ford F1 High Desert Model A's

01-08-2014, 06:58 PM	#17
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns All dressed for a barrel ride over Niagara falls.

01-09-2014, 09:33 PM	#20
whirnot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bend Or. Posts: 1,057	Re: Mr. Bibendum, The Michelin Man Returns Uncle. __________________ Bill Worden 1929 Roadster 1929 Briggs Town Sedan 1930 Closed Cab pickup Smith Motor Compressor 1951 Ford F1 High Desert Model A's