For decades Burning Man co-founder John Law has been one of a small band of pranksters bringing the historic Doggie Diner Heads to cacophony and counter-cultural events. It may not have been at Burning Man, but it’s been a part of our scene for years. I’ve seen them coming around the corner, parked on the streets – it’s magic.
Being John Law he’s done the work, logged the miles, paid for the gas, and everything else out of his own pocket, without asking for a thing.
But now, after all these years, the Doggie Diner Heads need repair, and restoring three vintage, 10-foot-tall, 300lb fiberglass and metal sculptures is a pretty big job.
If you’re interested in helping, check out the Doggie Diner restoration project Kickstarter page.
It’s a great cause, he’s offering some fairly astonishing rewards at the higher levels, and it will keep a delightful part of our San Francisco Bay Area weirdness going for another few decades.
ADDENDUM – I’ve just learned that the Doggie Diner Heads have been to Burning Man twice: in 1993, and 1996. Waaaaay before my time, but clearly a part of our history!
Caveat is the Volunteer Coordinator for Media Mecca at Burning Man is the former mascot of a fast food haggis franchise that never made it big outside a neighborhood in Glasgow. His opinions are in no way statements of the Burning Man organization. Contact him at Caveat (at) Burningman.com
Hello Caveat,
Actually, it appears the Doggie Diner Heads (at least 2 of them) made it to Burning Man. Take a look:
http://blog.burningman.com/2013/11/tenprinciples/how-the-west-was-won-anarchy-vs-civic-responsibility/
Fourth photo down: Ranger Station 1996. Two Doggie Heads clearly visible… ;)
Ben
Wrangler, Media Mecca
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