2011 Finale!: A bunch of randoms!

So sometimes we get pictures that are a little bit funny, but we really can't think of anything with enough substance to make it truly funny. So, this year, we figured we'll end with a handful of those. We apologize in advance for our lack of funniness. We promise to make it up next year! So, here we go!...

If he grew his hair out, he'd look like Weird Al's bigger, younger, brother.

Mumm-Ra, the everliving! Muhahahahahahahaha!

Thanks to Daniel for his submission.

Oh, no! Bitter beer face!

Really!? Is this the style for pregnant women, now? We get it, you're with child. It's beautiful and all that jazz, yadda, yadda, yadda. But to us, it just seems weird. Maybe you just want to get the child used to the cancerous sun rays a bit earlier. Maybe you'll have a baby that's like Nuclear Man from Superman IV! Actually, that movie sucked, so for your case, we hope not.

Well, there you have it. We're sure we'll have a few pictures pop in from time-to-time via email, so maybe we'll do a special post now an again. But that's Canal Fest 2011! We hope to be bigger and badder next year for 2012! You know, because it'll be the last Canal Fest before the end of the world. Right.

When you gotta go...

This one made us chuckle, and we thought it would be a nice way to start the morning.  Granted he's not a weird character, or dressed like a fool, but, in classic form, he always has his TP at the ready. You never know when you going to hit one of those port-o-potties and it's going to be out of the good ol' 1-ply. That's always the worst. Either you have to suck it up and be uncomfortable, use your underwear, or sneak out, get some napkins from a nearby stand, and head back in. It's not like we're speaking from experience. No, not at all.

Thanks to Stephanie for her submission.

15 minutes can save you 15%

Is the little gecko is around anywhere? Alright, seriously...it is not 1976 anymore. And we're just taking a wild guess, but you don't look homeless, and you're look doesn't scream biker.  We've been told a little scruff can look good on a man, but this is just a lack of caring. So unless your idol is the Unibomber, get your butt to the barber and have him take care of that thing before a family of birds nests in it, ala Family Guy, Or maybe you'll get lucky enough to run into that Gillette ProGlide truck from the TV commercial. That being said, you've taken the time and now your options are endless! You could go with one of those pencil-thin beards that is oh so popular amongst the youngens. Or possibly a bitchin' Ian Scott goatee! Or one of those chin strap beards...

Celebrity Sightings: Jersey Shore in the house!

Could it really be!? Well, no, it couldn't but Jersey shore has had such an influence on American style over the past few years, that this mini-Snookie was spotted walking through the crowds. And let's face it, a lot of people are mini compared to Snookie. But, hey, on the bright side, T/NT might just be ranked a bit higher in the cleanliness scale than the Jersey Shore. It'd at least be a photo finish.

Thanks to LB for their submission.

And as a bonus, another victim of the Jersey Shore influence. While he may be cleaner than the real Pauly D, we're betting it took a little over an hour to get every hair in the right place. But, he should just be happy to be part of, the yet-to-be-filmed, season 5. He better watch out, he may need to get home before he misses T-Shirt time!

And for the record, only two of the four of us are disgusted for having now done a Jersey Shore related post.

Please turn in your man card

Now, we will admit, good job on scoring the hottie. Nice work. Eight thumbs up from the crew here at PoCF. But there is only two things that makes this acceptable. One, you're drunk, and you really have no idea what you're doing. I remember this one time Jimmy got up on the...he's looking at me angrily. Well, we won't share that story. Moving on... Two, you've taken enough allergy medication that, well...you're drunk. The pajama pants, the stuffed animal and the wig, all enough on their own to make you turn in your man card. You put them together, and it's one big giant mess. For your sake, we hope there is a really good reason.

Thanks to Stephanie for her submission.

They let anybody in here

God bless street performers. The circus really is in town! Side ponytail, frilly pants, fanny pack, all while on top of a unicycle. Alright, so we're kind of wondering how the hell she got up there in the first place. And while their lack of style is, well, very obvious, and the ability is something we couldn't do, mainly because most of us are too drunk all the time, we have to ask, why? What led you down this path? Why not juggling? Breathing fire, perhaps? And how do you discover this talent of being able to ride a unicycle with the misses on your shoulder. And how many misses did he go through. Of course, one fall and that explains the lack of style. Well, let's just let them be and hope they don't hit a pothole...this is Western New York after all.

Thanks to Jennifer for her submission.

Time for you to make a caption!

This strapping young lad was all to happy to pose for the cameras. And, as we sat around try into think of something funny to say, we thought this would be a great opportunity to see what you, the viewer, could do! So, leave a comment on the page, or hit up the Facebook fan site and leave it there. But come on people, let's see what you got.

Thanks to Jacob for his submission.

A very special, what ever happened to...

With today being the last day of Canal Fest, so sad, we thought we would present you with  a very special, what ever happened to episode.

When we first met our friend, he was down on his luck. Eating whatever Canal Fest fair he could off of trash cans,  barely able to hold a job, and scaring the kids at every turn. Laundry and hygiene were two very bad words in his life.

But now, thanks to the down economy, he owns a successful clothing company providing uniforms to many schools across the county. Offering a style based on his very own, schools flocked to his uniforms as they offered a trendy yet cost effective look. He has also been featured in the magazine, Beard Aficionado, as one of the top beards ever in the United States, finishing just behind Santa Claus, and the two guys from ZZ Top.  Ironically, it was the drummer of ZZ Top that was named beard, yet the only member without one..

When we first met our friend, she was down. She was not happy. She was caught in a stereotype and was forced to play second fiddle to a better picture that had to be removed. Those were some dark, dark times.

But now she is out, meeting people, living her new colorful life. She taken on a new job with the City of Tonawanda Police force, directing traffic. She has made many new friends and has said, if things continue on this path, she will never be over looked as a replacement player again, she will be featured in the main event. Since the filming of this episode, she has been approached by many companies including WWE, Inc., Caterpillar, Inc., and HIT Entertainment, creator of Barney & Friends.

Free and Easy

Nothing like standing around, enjoying a warm summer evening, and just letting it all hang out. Ahhhhh. The poor NT Cheerleaders 10 feet away are sure scared for life now. I guess the one plus is he is also not wearing black socks. He probably saw some of the pregnant women walking around with their shirts up and got a little jealous. "Bah! I can beat that. Check this out!" I am worried that is is only going to get worse before it gets better.

Crikey!

I don't know about you, but I'm thinking Outback. It is quite possible Alan Grant here is just checking out Canal Fest before his helicopter ride to Jurassic Park. Either way, it's near 90 and very humid out, what makes you think dressing like you're on a archaeology dig site is a good idea? I suppose it's possible he's doing an on location shoot for the next Indiana Jones movie. I'm guessing it comes out far better than Crystal Skull, but just a little worse than Temple of Doom.

Ban the bra!

I have a plea to the female members of our audience, so just hear me out. Now ladies, I understand it's been hot here. Very hot. And I can't imagine they are comfortable at all. However, please, for the love of God, and for the sake of the children, wear a bra!  Especially if you are going to watch the band and bounce up and down, dancing to the song. And if your boobs hang down to your belly button, you don't have a choice in the matter, a bra is a must. I understand you have lived a full life and feel you deserve to do what you please, but now I will wake up in the middle of the night with nightmares of what I witnessed. Yes, I witnessed this first hand. So go ahead, drive 20 in a 55, I don't care. Just don't leave the house without packing up the puppies!  Please, I beg of you!

So sexy it hurts (Updated)

Even Right Said Fred would have a problem with this. Ok, I know, it's hot. A record breaking week in fact.  However, it does not give you the right to turn your tank top into a sports bra and show off your giant beer belly! I had initially wondered when she was due. But, as she was chain smoking and putting back beers, I quickly hoped I was wrong. I still hope I am wrong. Oh, fun story time! When I first arrived to Canal Fest on a hot and humid night, I spotted her about five minutes in. However, I was unable to get a picture. Just as I was about to call it a night, friends directed my attention about 30 feet away. I tried my hardest, but the low light and distance made it rough. (Pic on the right.) And what do I awake to find in my inbox this morning? A better picture. Awesome. Just awesome.

Half credit to Dave, thanks for your submission.

Thanks to Dylan for the additional angle.

Watch out for that first step.

I've heard of a screen door on a battleship, but this is ridiculous.  Yet, part of me is really curious what's inside.  I picture it looking like a 70's apartment in there, complete with shag carpeting.  Yes, yes, I know it's not a person. And yes, I know the site is called People of Canal Fest.  But, we got to thinkin'.  This is what the People who visit Canal Fest do.  When something breaks, they fix it.  Sometimes, the only way the know how...no matter how dumb it looks. I would really like to know the thought process from when the original door broke to deciding to frame it and put in an entry door. I for one would not have gone through that type of effort. Try to explain this to the guy at Home Depot.

Are you my Mommy!?

Wow, I though you could only win goldfish at the ball toss.  I was way wrong.  Ok, so, it's not our usual colorful character or inappropriately dressed weirdo.  However, this ranks up there.  Don't agree?  Oh.  Well, I run the site, so I win.  Anyways... Parents of the Year nominee for 2011.  "Let's just park you over here, out of the way, while we go off and try and win us a new china set at the dime pitch." Unfortunately, the parents couldn't be here to accept their nomination.  So, accepting on their behalf, Dina Lohan! Dina Lohan, everybody! Wait...what?  She's not here either. Oh, um...hey look, fish!

Buy one, get two free!

Dad!? Oh, wait...whew.  Must shop at the same store.  This is a great example of it not always being about the star, but the roleplayers around them.  Our friend here has some serious issues.  Fubu shorts?  Really!? He is either here to be seen, or has a line of credit at Goodwill.  Maybe both. Anyways, he is simply made better by those around him.  Spider tattoo on the left looks like he's right out of night of the living dead.  While I'm still slightly confused about the shorts that are more man-pri that short, and avoiding the easy "shouldn't be shirtless" joke... the cell phone?  On a strap around the neck? Now that's class. I guess he needs to respond to his Facebook alerts as soon as he gets them.  But, at least he's responsible and drinking a Pepsi. So, bravo.  And then there's Scratchy McGee on the right. As out submitter explained, this was mearly one moment of many where he was seen below the belt.  Maybe he needs a special shampoo and a little comb. Maybe he needs to just shave all together. Maybe he should stop picking up chicks at Canal Fest. Or maybe we say thank you to all, for proving there is no other like Canal Fest.

Thanks to Trisha VonDoom for their submission.

It's that time again!

July is upon us, and in only a couple short weeks, Canal Fest will be here! Finally! But the Canal Concert series has already started! So folks, if you see a person of intrest, a colorful character, or somebody who possibly only leaves their abode for the eight days of Canal Fest, snap a pic of them and send it along to peopleofcanalfest@gmail.com. Our team of crack shots will be out getting their photos, but the more we get, the more we can prove the most diverse group of people lives right here in the Tonawandas! So get your inner "TMZ" on and get those pictures! "Butt" photographer beware, images may be more disturbing in person.

Pic courtesy of Dave K.