Dave the dummy has been standing outside WP Wakefield since about 2013, in all weathers. Apparently he attracts quite a bit of attention and sometimes even receives some physical abuse. This day, Dave had something to say for himself when he was replaced by mannequin-man the living mannequin as he came alive to the surprise of the customers and passers-by.
Standing sentinel near the doorway is Dave the mannequin, dressed in white coveralls and a high-visibility orange vest, serving as a quirky promotional figure. Dave’s presence adds theatrical flair to the otherwise utilitarian display, catching the eye of passersby and reinforcing the store’s identity as a place of practical solutions with a touch of personality.
This mannequin is secured using a pragmatic, street-level method: it’s chained directly to the brick wall at the neck, anchoring it firmly in place and preventing it from toppling forward or being easily moved or stolen! The chain acts as a tether, absorbing any accidental nudges or wind pressure while keeping the figure upright.
It’s a gritty, functional solution that fits the visual language of East London shopfronts: direct, improvisational, and unmistakably real.
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
WP Wakefield Replaces Outside Mannequin With Real Living Mannequin to Prank Customers with Hilarious Results
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