Jesus Guy at Dundas Square

Friendly, but ultimately harmless. He’s a lot easier to talk to than those bellowing beasts across the street with megaphones and placards.
I have a lot of respect for this guy.

Sarko (Sarco) is one of the kindest men I have ever known and he always cares to have a talk. I have known him for 3 years on and off now. It is hard to give to this man and get to know him. He told me once that people try to give him money, but he said, «that’s not why I’m here». I believe and he is living what he believes in, he is loving to all and simply wishes that everyone treats each other with love. I worry when I don’t see him on the corner and I worry when he stands there without drinking water and with cold hands, but he is dedicated and a good person. Must visit.

This guy has his own Unilocal review page?! He’s been at that Yonge and Dundas corner for probably close to 20 years now! He’s very dedicated to preaching the bible as I’ve been told by my sister that he’s there EVERYDAY!
We walked past him one and right when my sister passed in front of him, he yelled Jesus really loud as he lifted his arm and it scares the crap out of sister LOL. It was real hilarious to watch her jump and bump into a nearby stranger.
He’s definitely a Toronto landmark :)

OH. MY. JESUS.
I can’t believe he has his own Unilocal review. LOL
2 years ago. He scared the crackers out of me.
I still remember that day…
I was happily walking with my boyfriend. Happily as in all smiles and giggles. and then. BELIEVEEE!!! Right in my ear… I didn’t turn to look at him or stop to give him a deadly glare which I probably should have done. My mind was telling me to punch that psychotic piece of ****, but my reflexes made me scream and run for safety. At that moment I probably looked like the crazy one. O_​O .
Despite the fact that he scared me to the point my heart jumped out, it was pretty funny. LOL

I already have a thing against people trying to force their religion into other people’s throats, including my own.
This mans given me a heart attack on several occasions. You’d think id learn my lesson after the first time and not let it startle me, but its so busy at that intersection you cant spot him right away, until he screams something about the lord at the top of his lungs when u least expect it.
I feel bad for people at old age going crazy or without homes, it really breaks my heart.
However once they involve religion, my sympathy goes away.
But did your jesus provide you with a job and a home also?.. Or just insanity?

Toronto is as awesome as it is solely because of Jesus Guy.
I work nearby and cross this intersection every evening on the way home. Jesus Guy is the best part of my commute.
All Praise Jesus Guy!

Trips me out every time I walk by, I hope someone replaced him when he’s gone to heaven.

I seriously still cannot truly believe that Jesus guy has its own review. Is this real life? Is he real life? These are things that will never be answered. Jesus guy is strikingly loud, something nobody would expect until you hear the booming thunder that is his voice. There are many shenanigans and devoted speakers/​pamphlet hand-​out-​ers on yonge and dundas but Jesus guy is the only one that will scare the absolute daylights out of me when I walk by. The others are just weird (Filipino ladies praising the lord on a mic) or pushy (the Islam guys who shoved a pamphlet into my hand and demanded money…)
Jesus guy is just… Jesus guy. With the loud «BEEEEELIEVE!» as you stroll by, you’re too shaky to even grab a pamphlet to see what he’s really about. This guy is dedicated, but I ain’t about feeling like death every time I walk in this corner. However, if you’ve been around Toronto long enough, you can definitely tell Jesus guy’s voice is growing weak and weary. Actually, weakER and more weary. the guy is still outrageously loud for someone who screams every day for a living. This guy is here ALL the time– how does he eat? How does he support himself? Is he homeless? I’m truly curious… can somebody ask?
Also– ‘good for kids’? NOPE!

A true Torontonian knows:
1. The Jesus Guy at Dundas Square
2. The witch lady (Sometimes known as Crazy Mary although her real name is Susan apparently)
3. Zanta

As time goes on and I begin to accrue heart conditions associated with old age, it becomes increasingly riskier to walk by this corner of Yonge & Dundas. Still, his notoriety and public esteem is commendable as he’s established himself as the area’s foremost Jesus enthusiast. Five stars simply because he is in a league of his own and it would seem unfair to rate him otherwise.
As it turns out, you can follow his message on twitter: @yonge_dundas

It was a late weekday afternoon, the hustle and bustle of dundas square around me — spiderman hopping around, a sign with «free information on Islam» written on it, the lady that does name writing with wires … You know, the usual. And of course, this guy. He rolls out his loud, world — renowned «BELIIIIIIIIEVE» right in my ear. I was startled as I was many times before. I smile, and think all is right with the world.
But is it? These people standing rain and shine, promoting their religion, preaching to deaf ears the importance of good deeds and the scripture. Who is this man? He must have a family, someone to pick him up at night? Is he homeless? Then why does he give and ask for nothing in return?
«If God was one of us, just slob like one of us, just a stranger on the bus, trying to find his way home»
I didn’t believe in God before, I kind of do now.

Each time I walk out of the Forever XXI at Dundas and Yonge with a new bag of clothes, I always brace myself for… Bbbelieeeeeeeve in the Lord! Nope, didn’t mentally prepare enough — still startled. The Jesus Guy is definitely a Toronto staple. He’s there rain or shine watching you and waiting for that perfect moment to pounce and make you go «OH MY GOD!!!» Yes, mission accomplished. Now you bbbelieeeeeeeve in the Lord, right?

Walking near Dundas Square, minding my own business…
Pull out my phone, make myself look busy so that crazies won’t bother me…
Stop at intersection of Yonge and Dundas to wait for the light to change…
BELIEVE IN THE LORD!!!
Void my bowels immediately…
Looking like a gargoyle watching over Paris from the bell-​towers of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Toronto Jesus guy has his perch on the south west corner of Yonge and Dundas, usually as soon as you walk out of the Eaton Centre. Except unlike a gargoyle this bastard watches for you to be totally unaware and then…
PRAISE JESUS!!!
Void my bowels immediately…
Sonofabitch! I KNOW he’s there, and I always am aware that shit’s about to go down, and in the single solitary moment I let my guard down… Boom, pooping of the pants occurs from fear. Dammit!
That said, the marketer in me wants to pay this guy some money to tweak his messaging and stand around busy intersections of the GTA and yell…
YEEELLLLLP DOT CA!!! at unsuspecting folks.
In terms of rating…
1 star (Eek, me thinks not) — As a Jesus guy he does kill it
2 star (Meh, I’ve experienced better) — How many jesus guys do I really know?
4 star (Yay! I’m a fan) — I respect his conviction but I’m no fan of pissing my pants in Dundas square
5 star — (Whoohoo! As good as it gets) — I can’t accurately to comment on him being the best Jesus guy (refer to 2 star rationale)
3 star (A-​OK) — Sure that sounds right, but I’m taking 1 off to cover my numerous dry cleaning bills after fear induced pooping has occurred

I’ve reached a new low.
Yes,
I’m reviewing Jesus Guy.
This guy is way too loud and obnoxious with his agenda. I don’t think he is harmless– I believe that he scares small children and unsuspecting adults alike with his outdated fire and brimstone preaching.
I believe this, so it must be true.
I get that we all have something to say. But I think he needs to learn about Unilocal.It’s a much better forum for voicing one’s opinions.

He’s just the best! Even when I tell myself to be prepared for a sudden outburst, he will still make me jump. It’s nice to know that our city embraces him and his love of the Lord. Preach!

He has spooked me on more than one occasion but you got to love his devotion.

This man has surely earned his spot in heaven. He has devoted his life to praising The Lord and Saviour. He has brought faith back in my life and saved me from the temptations of Satan. I can only imagine how dark and evil Dundas Square would b without him.
Only 4 stars out of 5 because He’s the hero Dundas Square deserves, but not the one it needs.

He’s definitely a staple of Toronto. You haven’t been to Toronto until you’ve had an encounter with this guy.
Usually standing at the northwest corner on weekdays, this guy waits until there is a mob of people crossing the intersection, then he starts to yell either «JESUS!» or «BELIEEEEEEEVE IN THE LORD!» Some people find it very frightening, but others find it entertaining as well. He bears some resemblance to the bush man in San Francisco down by Fisherman’s Wharf in terms of startling passerbys.
So next time when you’re near the Yonge/​Dundas intersection and someone startles you, you know who it is! Besides, would you rather be startled by him or dominated by the Islam signs across the street?

This guy is the best and the worst. Three stars for Jesus Guy.
When he yells «Praise Jesus» it always startles me. Maybe I’m the devil? It’s always fun to bring a tourist really close to him who doesn’t know he’s about to randomly shout very, VERY loudly. The best.
He’s a Toronto staple. A true institution.
I wonder if he’s friends with the Cabbagetown cart lady? I hope so.

This is one of my favourite people in Toronto.
He basically teaches me about religion and the many wrongs and sins of my life.
My life would be nowhere without him!
Come any weather, Jesus guy will always be there to show you the error of your ways!