The Sunday Times has rather a fun little piece on Bob the Builder today. You can see an original design for Bob on the right. The ST points to camper origins and the Village People writing:'Some observers have remarked that, with his chunky moustache and hands on hips, the early sketch of Bob bears a resemblance to David “Scar” Hodo, the “construction worker” character who sang with the Village People, the camp 1970s disco ensemble best known for the song YMCA'.
Rather like the New Labour project, Bob was stripped of his moustache in the final version.
Read the full article here.
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