THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026

Question: What nickname is given to the giant fiberglass roadside figures found along Route 66, including Flagstaff’s Louie the Lumberjack?

Answer: “Muffler Men.” The oversized advertising figures became iconic roadside attractions along Route 66 and across America beginning in the 1960s, often appearing as lumberjacks, cowboys, and other larger-than-life mascots designed to catch the attention of passing motorists.