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Holmeson, New Jersey: Muffler Man - Halfwit (Gone)

The Happy Halfwit (AKA Mortimer Snerd), a former Bunyan with head transplant, beckoned people to a roadside eatery and paintball arena on the road to Six Flags Great Adventure. 2021: Sold, new location TBD.

Directions:
I-195 exit 16A, then a half-mile south on Hwy 537/Monmouth Rd. On the east side.
Hours:
Aug. 2021: Sold, moved for restoration.
Status:
Gone

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Mortimer Snerd.

Muffler Man - Mortimer Snerd Statue

Gigantic statue of Mortimer Snerd. Located at 567 Monmouth Rd/Route 537, Cream Ridge, NJ, in front of a firework store. It's across the road from the Wawa station just before the entrance to 6 Flags Great Adventure.

[Gary Spino, 09/28/2019]

Halfwit Muffler Man.

Halfwit Muffler Man

The Halfwit Muffler Man is standing in parking lot, to the right of Dracula's domain.

[Rich Frejomil, 04/27/2017]

Halfwit muffler man.

Muffler Man - Halfwit

It's less than what you would expect. It's funny though!

[Samantha, 08/11/2016]

Giant halfwits get no respect.

Halfwit.

Muffler Man - Half Wit

The Muffler man was recently placed on a movable truck bed; currently the half wit is standing along Route 537 complete with brightly colored streamers similar to ones signaling an opening attraction.

[April, 02/18/2007]
Muffler Man - Half Wit

A few years ago, the head of this muffler man was found on a nearby high school's roof. Luckily, his head was returned and reattached. To this day, he beckons people to stop at a roadside eatery and paintball arena.

[David Schmidt, 01/12/1997]

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