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Who’s the Kid and Why’s He Smiling?
This photograph was taken at the final “Mr. Kalamazoo” contest, which was an annual Kalamazoo event held at the State Theater for many years running. It was essentially a congeniality contest with a 4’ tall trophy and a host of other prizes.
Because this was the very last year of the contest, which by the way I won, I still hold the title of ”Mr. Kalamazoo” today! I actually prefer the title “Mr. Fabulous”, which a satisfied client recently coined after I successfully helped them to complete a complicated lease negotiation, but that’s another story.
After closer inspection of the outfit, which by hind-sight I’m certain my parents forced me to wear that day, I’m actually surprised that I wasn’t crying?! Who wears polished white patent leather shoes with a large-checked sport coat anymore? Definitely a fashion oversight…
