Tuxedo Kleen
(Gallery Two)
Summer 2000
© 2000 David Ramsay
Original creation. The Tuxedo Kleen costume consists of a modified shop jacket, "shower curtain" cape, Tyvek suit, bow tie, lift belt, top hat, rubber gloves and boots - accented with lemons throughout. The modified shop jacket alone has 12 lemons decorating it, with iron-on lettering: "The Kleen Team" on the back. His lift belt has various cleaning brushes attached, as well as a spray bottle on a retractable line. Tuxedo Kleen is wearing the "Order of the Drain" medal around his neck. The modified top hat also has rubber and lemon accents. A pair of modified shop goggles, with a white foam mask attached to the front, completes the debonair ensemble. Tuxedo Kleen's prop is called "Thor's Plunger"; a modified, hand-painted plunger with glitter accents.
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We thought our anime-inspired spoof would fit right in the Pasadena Doo Dah Parade. We were right! Kimberly and I were very excited about participating in "the other parade", and wanted anime fandom to be represented this year. The Kleen Team was the first Sailor Moon-inspired, or for that matter, the first anime-inspired entry in the history of the Doo Dah Parade. It was great to hear little kids and adults shouting "Sailor Moon" during the parade. We would like to personally thank Mr. Mark Rappaport and The California Chariot Company for generously providing TWO Grand Chariots to glide us along the parade route. The Grand Chariots were easy to maneuver (even around flying tortillas and the occasional pineapple) and lots of fun for the "big kids". A very special thanks goes out to Paddy and other members of The Light Bringer Project for allowing us to participate at the Doo Dah Parade this year. Everyone from Light Bringer has been polite, friendly and informative. In our conversations with them, we got the clear impression they are just downright good and courteous people to everyone - making sure everyone's needs were cared for. Light Bringer even wanted us to bring our infamous bathroom "environment", and provided volunteers to carry it during the parade. Tuxedo Kleen could take "pee breaks" along the way... Yay! We look forward to participating next year. Thanks to everyone involved for making the Doo Dah Parade a positive experience!
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The Kleen Team at the Doo Dah Queen Tryouts.
Tuxedo Kleen and Gayle posing with mighty "Thor's Plunger".
Popular news anchor Gayle Anderson from KTLA Channel-5, promotes the
Doo Dah event LIVE from the Light Bringer Gallery in Old Pasadena.
Absolutely no lemons where juiced, peeled or squeezed during this presentation.
Mugging for the camera with friendly Gayle.
The Kleen Team at the 24th Annual Pasadena Doo Dah Parade.
It was a beautiful day to glide on Grand Chariots!
Make way for The Kleen Team!
Taking the Chariots out for a spin!
Tuxedo Kleen demonstrates the power of the lemon rind...
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