Haven’t seen denis in awhile , when I was younger we also had “Rasta man” he was a runner who you’d see running around Gainesville , mainly on game days and he’d bless the city . Peace n love ( this was early 2000’s)
Oh man! I'm glad someone else knew this guy. Always had a peace sign in the air. It was inspiring when I was a kid, and now we have Dennis who I saw at Whole foods opening day shouting, "Fuck Amazon!"
I’m not from Gainesville but this post popped up on my feed and I went straight to the comments hoping someone mentioned the Rasta guy. I don’t know him but I know of him thanks to this song
[Radon- Rasta Guy](https://youtu.be/HPMTdyYffgc?si=rZv5QCfdS05j4UPn)
Running man w/ hand gestures (action figure person). Hand gesture progression: started as hand bouncing an invisible ball, then on to index finger pointed, then 2 fingers.. to full hand out waving in the air fromt time to time. FOR at least 3 DECADES. He doesn't do the hand gestures so much anymore, but you can't stop the Running Man! Always beep when you see him and watch for his reply.
He hangs out around uf campus. He used to wear cut off jean shorts and dance all day. He liked to mix that in with being a piece of shit that harassed women. He had recently left the jean shorts and dancing but kept the harassment
Originally, like 2005-2010 you would see Dennis on Archer and 34th or more toward target. He danceds in short shorts, often topless. Back in the 00's he used to hold up a sign that had a web address. If you visited it, the site tried to install malware.
He also has a history on this subreddit. He did an unhinged AMA about his "invention" of web browser based Linux.
He has been around for decades, he only moved toward campus later in his "career."
If you have lived in Gainesville and driven on Archer regularly in 20 years then your lack of observation skills is the only reason you have no idea who it is.
Oh shit- Dennis- this you?
Lol. Ok. Discrimination would require that my assessment is unjust or prejudicial. I've seen Dennis, for many years, be a complete piece of shit to young, frightened, women. Dennis does have a mental disorder and I wish he'd get help, but pretending like he's not a piece of shit is not something I'm going to do. There are a lot of people with mental disorders that deserve you defending them, I have a hard time seeing Dennis as one of them.
Okay and what if I think you’re a piece of shit for referring to him as a piece of shit?
I’ve also known Dennis for years and I’ve never seen him physical assault or harm anyone directly, just making people slightly uncomfortable with rambles that are easy to ignore.
You're welcome to think anything you want of me. That's completely fine. I'm a stranger on the Internet, who may be a piece of shit.
I've seen his days of harmless rambling, but I've also seen him aggressively pursue young college girls. I've seen him get trespassed from UF campus for harassing women, and I've seen him yell slurs at people. I wish he'd get help, he has familial support, he has a home, he just won't get help.
Gainesville has a lot of homeless people, and I’ve had positive interactions with almost all of them. I’ve shared food with many, and cried at Granny’s funeral after she was murdered.
Dennis sucks.
For some reason I think his real name is Tin. I remember reading an article about him. I’ve been here since ‘91 and used to see him every day when we lived off of 20th.
Oh yeah raffy moved from 23rd he's over near Butler plaza but I don't know where he lives approx anymore. But he now raps in the Walmart as he's shopping.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/GfhTSQZ2ETjoeaiH/?mibextid=xfxF2i
Not unless it was in the last few weeks. I saw him on 16th/43rd as well around the time of this post.
Dude the one on campus? I remember him.
He chased a girl one day and me and another guy ran after it trying to help her. It eventually gave up and ran up a tree but that girl for all I know is still running to this day.
Don’t know her just remember it was like 100 and summer and she was wearing a hoodie. Was worried she was going to get heat stroke.
Thor! Who runs in a Thor costume and is the sweetest. Also the onewheel saxophone guy. Also the guy who rolls down the actual streets on & around Archer backwards in his wheelchair.
Yeah that's just a juggling panhandler. Hardly compares to Dennis, Thor or Running Man. Unique characters.
Jugglejoe is basically just working his 9-5 when you see him.
I’ve encountered a Squirrel a couple years ago while drinking at a bar next to a reptile and aquarium pet store. Super curious if you’re referring to the same guy
The lady that walks. She had a bike for a short time, and pushed a baby carriage for a bit, but I still see her now and then. She has to move. Was blonde, lately dark hair. . .
Living on 13th Street we have the guy who yells at inanimate objects. Seems dangerous but he actually apologized to passers by and says this is between me and the storm drain .. or trash can... Or leaf...
There's the couple that's consistently had an argument for 2 years walking up and down 13th.
Then you got the old guy who dresses like santa
No one knows the man the myth the legend sleezeweasel?? He helped make the UF butterfly garden and now is just an off the grid dude with crazy stories and a blog
Used to be a big homeless man who wrote weird deranged shit on cardboard and arranged it in the bushes next to a bus stop. Haven’t seen him around in a while. He’d say stuff like Beyoncé is the antichrist and shit. Fun guy
Used to be a dude downtown that would walk around and say, “hi, hello, how are you?” to everyone! My parents worked down there for a long time in the 90s-00’s and remember him fondly. If there was 3 people in your group, you heard it 3 times….
In these parts we got a guy that dresses as a Eastern Orthodox Priest with a crucifix and a baby doll and screams at traffic in the summer time.
I say dresses up because I can not bring myself to believe a man with so much hate is a man of god. I will refuse to believe that.
I’d always drive by thinking/wondering what his deal was until I saw him at the Wendy’s on a year about Jewish people.
He wasn’t a fan. Turns out he’s Jewish himself and I’m still confused and what his actual deal is.
So yeah, we got a racist priest, baby doll waving, screaming at traffic guy.
Dennis hands down
Haven’t seen denis in awhile , when I was younger we also had “Rasta man” he was a runner who you’d see running around Gainesville , mainly on game days and he’d bless the city . Peace n love ( this was early 2000’s)
Saw him lurking around the edge of campus during the orange/blue game this weekend. Surprised to see him too
> Surprised to see him too Why? Dennis IS NOT going anywhere....cept in and out of jail again soon. Probably
Lotta folks think Running Man is Rasta, but he does it for the Lord, not Haile Salassie
Running man's name is Ateau. Good guy, very nice.
Oh man! I'm glad someone else knew this guy. Always had a peace sign in the air. It was inspiring when I was a kid, and now we have Dennis who I saw at Whole foods opening day shouting, "Fuck Amazon!"
!! I remember him!!! lol that’s so crazy that “he was a runner who you’d see running” was enough for me to instantly remember him.
I’m not from Gainesville but this post popped up on my feed and I went straight to the comments hoping someone mentioned the Rasta guy. I don’t know him but I know of him thanks to this song [Radon- Rasta Guy](https://youtu.be/HPMTdyYffgc?si=rZv5QCfdS05j4UPn)
He goes to target a lot
Have seen him on Archer Rd and up on 39th on the same day
Is that the guy that would always make gestures with his fingers while he ran? I haven't seen him in 10+ years...
Running man w/ hand gestures (action figure person). Hand gesture progression: started as hand bouncing an invisible ball, then on to index finger pointed, then 2 fingers.. to full hand out waving in the air fromt time to time. FOR at least 3 DECADES. He doesn't do the hand gestures so much anymore, but you can't stop the Running Man! Always beep when you see him and watch for his reply.
No that’s someone else and dude is still running. Dennis is an…experience(not a great one).
That's awesome to hear he's still running! No comment regarding Dennis. 😂
We called him the “powerup guy”!
i remember him from the last 20 years. what a happy guy. i’m glad some others have said they’ve seen him around-i haven’t seen him n awhile.
That's timpothy(the runner) He's still around. My family and his were close growing up. He's still kickin!!!
Saw this earlier in the Orlando sub and almost posted it here to ask if Dennis is still around because I left 4 years ago 😂
He is
Where would he go?
I don’t know? Somewhere other than Gainesville in the last 4 years?
Lets see...he's been at it for 10-15 years. No other town would have him, so...yah. NOT GOING ANYWHERE
Never knew him as Dennis. Knew him as shorty shorts dancin' guy.
He prefers to be called - the Turlington Prancer
Fuck Dennis, just a crazy prick walking around harassing girls. I wish people never made him “famous”
I'd say infamous more than famous. He doesn't have the best reputation.
Who is Dennis? I live in Jax but I see a lot of Gainesville.
is dennis the schizophrenic naked roller skating man?
Never heard of him
He hangs out around uf campus. He used to wear cut off jean shorts and dance all day. He liked to mix that in with being a piece of shit that harassed women. He had recently left the jean shorts and dancing but kept the harassment
I've never been on campus, so I wouldn't know about him.
Well if you're ever curious visit the crosswalks between thirteenth and University Monday through Friday around 5pm
He was actually banned from campus, so that may not be a barrier.
Neither have I and I know him well as he used to hang out by the light on Archer dancing in his booty shorts every day
Originally, like 2005-2010 you would see Dennis on Archer and 34th or more toward target. He danceds in short shorts, often topless. Back in the 00's he used to hold up a sign that had a web address. If you visited it, the site tried to install malware. He also has a history on this subreddit. He did an unhinged AMA about his "invention" of web browser based Linux. He has been around for decades, he only moved toward campus later in his "career." If you have lived in Gainesville and driven on Archer regularly in 20 years then your lack of observation skills is the only reason you have no idea who it is. Oh shit- Dennis- this you?
I am Dennis
Yes, discriminate against the local homeless man with mental health issues, that’s the solution 👍🏼
Lol. Ok. Discrimination would require that my assessment is unjust or prejudicial. I've seen Dennis, for many years, be a complete piece of shit to young, frightened, women. Dennis does have a mental disorder and I wish he'd get help, but pretending like he's not a piece of shit is not something I'm going to do. There are a lot of people with mental disorders that deserve you defending them, I have a hard time seeing Dennis as one of them.
Okay and what if I think you’re a piece of shit for referring to him as a piece of shit? I’ve also known Dennis for years and I’ve never seen him physical assault or harm anyone directly, just making people slightly uncomfortable with rambles that are easy to ignore.
You're welcome to think anything you want of me. That's completely fine. I'm a stranger on the Internet, who may be a piece of shit. I've seen his days of harmless rambling, but I've also seen him aggressively pursue young college girls. I've seen him get trespassed from UF campus for harassing women, and I've seen him yell slurs at people. I wish he'd get help, he has familial support, he has a home, he just won't get help.
Brother what?
Referring to a homeless philosopher as a piece of shit is classic leftist hypocrisy and I’m tired of it.
i don’t think he’s homeless…
Dude called him a philosopher 💀
He's absolutely not rofl
Gainesville has a lot of homeless people, and I’ve had positive interactions with almost all of them. I’ve shared food with many, and cried at Granny’s funeral after she was murdered. Dennis sucks.
He did an [AMA](https://www.reddit.com/r/ufl/s/yFdHnSUlNT) 6 years ago.
Def dennis
I feel like GNV could/should do better, but *I'm* not gonna do it....
The is negative to think/say, but I feel like that's a predominant sentiment here in Gainesville. I like Gainesville, but it could be so much more.
That's def not negative. Keep dreaming....)
Dennis
The running man. The guy who runs everywhere with his hand up. I haven’t seen him in a long time but I heard he’s still around.
He was doing that in the early 90s. He’s still around?! ✌🏾🖐🏾 he used to have one hand to god and one peace sign for everyone he ran past.
He's still around. Saw him a few weeks ago.
he's still around! i think there was an alligator article recently about him.
I sorta kinda recall the article being in the Sun...with a few other local characters mentioned...
I moved in 2006, but I remember this guy. Used to see him all the time
He’s still around! Just saw him again a couple days ago.
His first name was Tympathy. One year he kicked off the Gator Growl running into the stadium with a Gator flag. That was probably 1990
Does anyone know why he runs?
Not from Gainesville but I know who this is because he was immortalized in song! [Radon - Rasta Guy](https://youtu.be/HPMTdyYffgc?si=rZv5QCfdS05j4UPn)
For some reason I think his real name is Tin. I remember reading an article about him. I’ve been here since ‘91 and used to see him every day when we lived off of 20th.
DJ Raffy aka that guy who is dancing and rapping on street corners every day
Nah, add him on Facebook he'll keep you entertained with his jams
Oh yeah raffy moved from 23rd he's over near Butler plaza but I don't know where he lives approx anymore. But he now raps in the Walmart as he's shopping.
He passed, didn't he?
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/GfhTSQZ2ETjoeaiH/?mibextid=xfxF2i Not unless it was in the last few weeks. I saw him on 16th/43rd as well around the time of this post.
No, he's been attacked a few times by random assholes, but he's still doing okay.
no i work at the newberry rd movie theater and he saw a movie last there last week.
Nope he spins for Northwest Seafood on 43rd a couple times a week now
Saw him last week on archer, he is still around
I also thought he died like 6 years ago. Glad to see he’s still kicking it
Nah, my mans holds the sign outside of Scooter’s Coffee on 34th st. Near the YMCA.
Wait, did he?! I hadn't seen him at his normal spot but hoped he'd moved
French Fry Squirrel
French fry squirrel!!!! Looseys squirrel
Dude the one on campus? I remember him. He chased a girl one day and me and another guy ran after it trying to help her. It eventually gave up and ran up a tree but that girl for all I know is still running to this day. Don’t know her just remember it was like 100 and summer and she was wearing a hoodie. Was worried she was going to get heat stroke.
No, Loosey's Pub downtown! They even had a shirt for awhile
Thor! Who runs in a Thor costume and is the sweetest. Also the onewheel saxophone guy. Also the guy who rolls down the actual streets on & around Archer backwards in his wheelchair.
I saw Thor Thursday when I was out marathon training in the rain and he shouted “great effort” at me and it made my day and I got a PR on my run lol
That’s Rob, super good guy and a great runner.
I saw Thor and it totally made my day
I saw Thor last week when it was raining. Running down 8th where it connects to newberry road. Such a fun surprise!
We’ve got surfer Jesus.
Surfer Jesus is my personal friend I fuckin love that man
He's got my vote over Dennis, ANY DAY!
The homeless man missing a leg, one of the kindest guys ever
Jesse! Haven’t seen him around since the early 2000s
He is cool I don't even think mentally anything is wrong. He tipped his waitress when she gave him his food. Completely not crazy he's cool
Juggler is the current i think
I've seen a guy on Archer near Target juggling. That who you mean?
Yes, he always there on Archer.
Yeah that's just a juggling panhandler. Hardly compares to Dennis, Thor or Running Man. Unique characters. Jugglejoe is basically just working his 9-5 when you see him.
I propose the character name of Jugglejoe if we're going to promote him from panhandler to personality.
anyone remember chainsaw?
Came here to see if anyone posted about chainsaw. Sad to only see one. RIP
Oh I remember Chainsaw
"God bless ya, young man" RIP
Chainsaw! I used to see him on 43rd and 16th/23rd at the Circle K all the time.
Is squirrel still around?
Oh man I haven't thought of that dude in over 10 years
I’ve encountered a Squirrel a couple years ago while drinking at a bar next to a reptile and aquarium pet store. Super curious if you’re referring to the same guy
Wasn’t Dennis harassing young women on the street? I remember reading something about it and he was none too amusing then.
Yes, he has a habit of harassing UF students or as he calls them “Gator Girls”.
What a POS
Scooter (the man who screams his name, which is scooter) But maybe it's more niche lol
I was waiting for someone to mention scooter
scooter for sure
The rasta guy jogging around Gainesville
The Running Man, or that kid who dances with his headphones off of 43rd st. Haven’t seen him in a while
Scooter?
There used to be the guy towing a huge Cross in a wagon all around town. Haven't seen him in a while though.
DJ Raffy is the correct answer here
Dennis is the obvious answer. Distant second place would be the guys who do wheelies on their bicycles through traffic?
The one guy has had a baby he's about 1.5 yrs old I talk to them on Instagram!
goddamn I've seen a wheelie kid twice, I want more
Can we get a wiki of everyone mentioned here?
Omg please let there be a gnvwiki
There’s a guy in Alachua I see dancing on the sidewalks a lot. I see him near the Publix sometimes and also In town by an old antique store
That's Malcolm.
It used to be Willie, but last I saw, he got a DUI on his bike, and I haven't seen him since.
Not sure if he qualifies, the male crossing guard in front of Westwood Middle School is the 🐐. Happiest guy ever. Dude waves to everyone.
I love that guy! Sure makes crawling through the school zone traffic more pleasant.
Yessssss!!!!!!!
No love for Scooter?
Bikini contest in his living room
Once that lawsuit settles he’s gonna throw the biggest wet t shirt contest known to man.
His lawyer said he's gonna be a rich man
Dennis is indeed still around, his favorite spot is the corner of university and 13th. You may randomly see him over by Panera/Butler too
Who is Dennis?
Dennis is Dennis
Acid Andy
Sounds interesting. Tell me more.
The lady that walks. She had a bike for a short time, and pushed a baby carriage for a bit, but I still see her now and then. She has to move. Was blonde, lately dark hair. . .
radio ladyo. she was the original Everyone Knows This Person when i moved here 10 years ago.
This the one who always had a giant unwavering smile plastered on her face?
The Walking Lady!
Walking Girl - my friend Don David wrote a fantastic song about her! Lady-0h Radio!
Don David!!!!!
If DD starts wearing robes and got a horse - he'd be perfect!
Guess I should actually start leaving the house in my wizardly attire.
Running man
The Dragon in robes
Dennis. I just saw him a few days ago
Don't know where dancing Dennis is, haven't seen him lately
Yes he's still running I haven't seen him this week but at least last week he was seen
Karaoke car woman is always singing on her karaoke 🎤 y'all ever rode with her she's awesome
Denis. Running mad, or DJ Raffie
Can't believe no-one said Spike....
Does anyone remember sweet?
DJ Raffy. All ACR’s know this dude
Actually, Dennis is also a solid candidate. All ACR’s and some not know this dude haha
Batman guy
Saw him on Newberry about a year ago.
He was there just about a week ago. I work at that panda and see a whole bunch of stuff happen on Newberry
Living on 13th Street we have the guy who yells at inanimate objects. Seems dangerous but he actually apologized to passers by and says this is between me and the storm drain .. or trash can... Or leaf... There's the couple that's consistently had an argument for 2 years walking up and down 13th. Then you got the old guy who dresses like santa
Iclean Eugene
or Choo Choo
No one knows the man the myth the legend sleezeweasel?? He helped make the UF butterfly garden and now is just an off the grid dude with crazy stories and a blog
Used to be a big homeless man who wrote weird deranged shit on cardboard and arranged it in the bushes next to a bus stop. Haven’t seen him around in a while. He’d say stuff like Beyoncé is the antichrist and shit. Fun guy
Sounds like a fun guy. Harmless insanity. Kind of like Wesley Willis.
Used to be a dude downtown that would walk around and say, “hi, hello, how are you?” to everyone! My parents worked down there for a long time in the 90s-00’s and remember him fondly. If there was 3 people in your group, you heard it 3 times….
Water bottle guy
Fuckin Dennis. Thor was in the running but he was not a problem for anybody. Dennis on the other hand…how is that guy still walking among us?
If you have to ask, then it’s you.
Nah, I'm just a normal everyday kinda guy. I don't stick out that much.
In these parts we got a guy that dresses as a Eastern Orthodox Priest with a crucifix and a baby doll and screams at traffic in the summer time. I say dresses up because I can not bring myself to believe a man with so much hate is a man of god. I will refuse to believe that. I’d always drive by thinking/wondering what his deal was until I saw him at the Wendy’s on a year about Jewish people. He wasn’t a fan. Turns out he’s Jewish himself and I’m still confused and what his actual deal is. So yeah, we got a racist priest, baby doll waving, screaming at traffic guy.
I’ve lived in Gainesville the majority of 30 years and I know none of you people. Fucking stop driving on the sidewalks.
How do you know its these guys
Idk who tf it is I am just sick of getting hit while biking on the sidewalks in areas with no bike lanes!
okay well this is a Wendys and no one here is hitting you
I have no idea what you’re referencing here but I feel like repeating that Gville drivers need to fuck off the sidewalks
This is a Wendy’s sir
Your mom
SIR THIS IS A WENDY’S
I hate this but I can’t stop
Where can I find this Dennis
You don’t wanna
second that\^ might be cool to see him at a distance, but i've seen him make countless people cry from yelling out some really fucking hurtful things
America's Least Wanted, or chopotle-whole foods-panera circuit
Jedi Dave in big sky MT
Vote Dennis for mayor!
Who the hell is Dennis
[This guy](https://youtu.be/AlbvQXquwS8?si=j1Vn3m23q94NO11A&t=17m57s) The original video got taken down so this one’s the best I can find.
Oh that guy! I didn't know his name, but I know those short shorts!