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del.icio.usThe Village Voice referred to it as “the world’s worst bobble head,” and while we wouldn’t go that far, the Brooklyn Cyclones decision to make Marty Markowitz into a bobble head doll and give it out to fans is a little strange.
On Aug. 5, the Brooklyn Cyclones will unveil their miniature version of the Borough President as part of the “Legends of Brooklyn” series, which this season will also feature miniature toys in the likeness of genuine legends like Jackie Robinson and Don Newcombe, and world-renowned icons like the Brooklyn Bridge.
And while it may not be the “Talking Marty” doll of our fantasies — ah, to pull the string and hear him say “Hellooooo, Brooklyn! Fuhgeddaboudit!” — the frenetic nodding of the pint-sized prez will definitely remind us of Marty’s brash and bubbly mannerisms.
“We were already doing ‘Legends of Brooklyn,’” said Cyclones General Manager Steve Cohen, “and we all thought, ‘Nobody’s more Brooklyn than Marty,’ so when he was willing to do it, there was no question.”
The Beep will in attendance at his doll’s unveiling, but Cohen claimed there are no further plans to embarrass the man beyond the doll itself.
We called the borough president for comment, but he didn’t call back. In lieu of a live quote from Markowitz, we chatted with the bobble head instead. Wouldn’t you know, he agreed with everything we said!
“Bobblehead Marty” night begins at 5 pm on Aug. 5 at Keyspan Park (1600 Surf Ave. at West 16th Street in Coney Island). Tickets start at $7. For information, call (718) 507-TIXX or visit www.brooklyncyclones....
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