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Is Zanta back in Toronto?
Could Zanta be back in Toronto?
The window of the Starbucks at Yonge and Wellesley was marked with "GOOGLE SEARCH ZANTA" from the outside (and backwards, so it reads from the inside of the store).
Known for his self-promotion almost as much as his street antics, and also known to use internet cafes, it wouldn't surprise me if Zanta was indeed back in town. Can I get a "Yes! Yes! Yes!" from anyone?
The buff street character, also known as David Zancai has been known to roam up and down Yonge as well as along Yorkville.
Although since being banned from most of Toronto and reportedly moving to Brampton, we haven't heard his trademark "Yes! Yes! Yes!" or seen his bare-knuckle sidewalk push-ups in quite some time. Love him or loathe him, Zanta's part of our city.
He's to Toronto what The Naked Cowboy is to New York City. Call him crazy or call him a menace, he's one memorable man. Personally, I'd welcome him back to Toronto. This city needs more mischievous frivolity that Zanta brings.
Is Toronto better off with or without Zanta?
Is Toronto ready to have Zanta back?
When and where was your last Zanta sighting?
Photos by Roger Cullman.
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His new catchphrase is to excessively roll his R's.
Maybe it was actually a clever Tim Horton's promo...
There is another gentleman who looks similar to David who wears a santa hat with underwear and hangs out around College Park usually over the summer. He is homeless, and does suffer from a mental issue related to a workplace injury. He does collect money from WSIB for the incident however, remains on the streets. If you see him try to differentiate him from Zanta and understand that is harmless and doesn't know the effects of his public displays. I am aware there may be better places, however this is where he is most comfortable. It has been some time since I have seen him, but I gather that since the weather is better, he might be around, so please be patient with him if you see him.
He was wearing a hoodie and baseball hat (not his usual getup) and on a tirade about young girls in skimpy dresses and "sluts" like Britney and how this party is all going to end and they will all go back to wearing long dresses etc. etc.
He was creeping everyone out. He has officially made the transition from entertaining to scary.
realise hes not so harmless and in fact scary to be around i have witness him bully people and bus drivers on more then one occasion
Zanta for Prez in 2012. Yes! Yes! Yes!
blarg ...... my typo mistake (i should refrain from typing late at night)...yes Zanta is the WSIB guy..Nonetheless, there is another dude who hangs around college park who is homeless who does exactly what zanta does, but has no home...he has a mental defect and doesn't understand his actions...
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What I've found is that, when talking to Zanta, you almost have to let him get out all the things he feels he needs to unleash and communicate with everyone first. Then he might listen to what you have to say for a while. YMMV.
he just walked into starbuck's on yonge and wellesley and told a few people to google his name. coat, hoodie, and baseball cap but same old crazy man.
He was talking nonsence about how words mean other words by changing letters. compete idiot.
he was also talking about "his kingdom" and how all girls will be in his kingdom. if they wear tight panys or shorts they will be banished.
xanta is a nut job, but fucking funny an made my aight
we love you zanta