Barrel man
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A barrel man or barrelman is a souvenir doll or statuette popular in the Philippines. The statuette usually consists of a crude male figurine carved out of wood, partially hidden inside a round wooden barrel. When the barrel is taken off, the male figure inside is revealed, sporting a prominent phallic protrusion in the lower part of the figure's anatomy.[1]
The souvenir is fairly common in gift shops in the Philippines and is somewhat popular among tourists[2] who may be surprised the first time they encounter the object and lift its barrel.
The barrel man has also been identified as a part of Philippine culture and art, often as the subject of Filipino jokes. In 2005, an exhibit called "Beyond the Barrelman" debuted in Chicago. The event showcased artworks of Filipino artists from North America and the Philippines.[3] The barrel man was also featured in the Filipino-American movie The Debut in 2001 starring Dante Basco.[4]
In recent years, a female version of the figurine has appeared. The surprise is the woman's breasts.[5]
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- ^ Ignacio, Emily (2005). Building Diaspora. Rutgers University Press. pp. 129. ISBN 9780813535142. http://books.google.com/books?id=aRHfTP-0uEIC&pg=PA129&dq=%22barrel+man%22+Philippines. Retrieved on 2008-12-15.
- ^ de Jesus, Totel V. (2007-10-02). "Models, gym buffs and barrel men join the race". Business Mirror. http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/10022007/life04.html. Retrieved on 2008-12-15.
- ^ "Filipino Artists Invited To Submit Entries For The Biggest Filipino Art Exhibit in Midwest". Mindanao Express. 2008-05-23. http://www.mindanaoexaminer.com/news.php?news_id=20080522194455. Retrieved on 2008-12-15.
- ^ Lim, Elizabeth (2008-10-08). "‘Debut’ a breakthrough for Filipino-Americans". Daily Trojan. http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/dt/V144/N29/03-deb2.29d.html. Retrieved on 2008-12-15.
- ^ Palacios, Joel P. (2007-02-02). "One to sawa". The Manila Times. http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/may/04/yehey/opinion/20070504opi3.html. Retrieved on 2008-12-15.
- "manalang.com: Philippines 2003 - The Barrel Man (or Igorot)". http://manalang.com/philippines/tagaytay/the_barrel_man_or_igorot.html. Retrieved on October 18 2005.
- "Barrel Man E Postcards". http://www.bombastar.com/bombacards/. Retrieved on August 20 2006.
