The surprising origin of inflatable tallboys at the Olympics

The video explores the history and development of inflatable tall boys, which debuted at the 1996 Olympics. Created by Art Menshall and later developed by Peter and Darone Gazete, these structures became iconic for their unique design and movement. Initially inspired by Caribbean festival arts, they were transformed into inflatable air men for the Olympics. Their success led to widespread commercialization, making them a common sight in various advertising settings.

Who was the artist behind the creation of the large dancing puppets known as 'tall boys'?

• Gazique

• Darone Gazete

• Art Menshall

• Peter

What event inspired the creation of the inflatable air men?

• A local carnival

• A book launch

• The 1996 Olympic Games

• A Caribbean festival

Which engineer collaborated with Peter to create the inflatable air men?

• John Doe

• Darone Gazete

• Gazique

• Art Menshall

What was the height of the inflatable air men created for the Olympics?

• 75 feet

• 60 feet

• 45 feet

• 30 feet

Where can you commonly find the inflatable air men today?

• In museums

• In shopping centers and car lots

• At music festivals

• In art galleries