McDonalds on St-Hubert Street: An amazing freakshow

There are places known for having alot of freaks as clients;  One that immediately comes to mind is Spot Bowling in Cartierville with that 65 year old prostitute that is in her bikini even if its -40 outside. Another known one is the Guy Metro station, known for it’s stylish hobos.  But my friends, I have found THE spot to see a wide selection of freaks, one more interesting than the other: the St-Hubert street McDonalds.

Since montrealing.com moved to the St-Hubert Plaza, I have been walking around the streets and noticing very ”interesting” people, to a point where I can proudly describe myself as an expert hobo-ologist.  My unofficial research has led me to the following conclusions:

Looking for hobos is actually very tricky; the best place to find them in public areas where there is some type  natural or man made protection; the best time to find them is actually during the day between 11am and 3pm.  If you are a beginner in hobo-explorations, a simpler way to find them is to just look for pigeons, they are usually close by.

Saint Hubert Street creates the perfect environment for the hobo population, mainly due to the fact that the Plaza sidewalks have a protective roof and that there is a lot of foot traffic.   Now where it gets interesting is when hobos are mixed with groups of older people, Squeegees, wierdos and hippies.   That is where the McDonalds on the corner of St-Hubert and Beaubien comes in. The “Mcdo du coin” creates the ideal circumstances in Montreal in terms of  Freak watching.  Just sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

I will be updating this blog on a regular basis, with my discoveries; hopefully including some pics, maybe even some interviews.  Please feel free to do some explorations of your own and share your insights your freak discoveries and hot spots.

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