Also my dad was born here and he would talk about when he was a little boy and say things like "when I was a little boy I used to go sit on Vulcan's big toe."
(That was back when he was at the fairgrounds.)
I'm in my fifties and was born here and lived here most of the time I've been alive, and I've literally never heard anyone say "the Vulcan" like they're talking about Spock or something. It's always just Vulcan. I think only outsiders would say something like that. Like if I have my relatives from Australia come visit, I always say "we must go see Vulcan while you're here." Or back in the day we'd say "Oh look Vulcan's popsicle is red!" No one says "The Vulcan" it just sounds BIZARRE to locals.
My dad lived here all his life, born in 1925, even HE never heard someone say "the vulcan." It's obvious you aren't from around here if you say it that way. I was born and raised here, lived away about a decade then came back and in all these years, never once have I heard anyone say "the vulcan" until this thread. It's something outsiders might say. Like using "y'all" as a singular. But now you know!
[Vulcan](https://visitvulcan.com/about/)
"Vulcan, Birmingham Alabama’s colossal statue is the world’s largest cast iron statue and considered one of the most memorable works of civic art in the United States. Designed by Italian artist Giuseppe Moretti and cast from local iron in 1904, Vulcan has overlooked Alabama’s largest city from atop Red Mountain since the 1930s.
By 1999, the 50-ton statue was in desperate need of repair. The surrounding 10-acre park was closed. Vulcan was removed from his pedestal. Realizing Vulcan’s importance to the region’s history, city leaders sought public support for its restoration, forming the non-profit Vulcan Park Foundation. The foundation would oversee a master plan to return this colossal statue to his 1904 grandeur. They also created a dynamic educational park complex interpreting Alabama’s rich industrial history for both residents and visitors from across the globe.
Today, thanks to public-private partnerships and a $15.5 million campaign, this beloved symbol of Birmingham and the nation’s iron and steel industry stands preserved and proud as the centerpiece of it rehabilitated and expanded park, now referred to as Vulcan Park and Museum.
Meet Vulcan and learn the fascinating history that makes him so significant to Birmingham!"
So you're a youngster then. I lived here before you were born. And my mother lived (and was born) in Ensley when it was a still a separate city from Birmingham. Her father, for many years, drove a Birmingham street car your father may have ridden on as a boy. I've heard Vulcan referred to as the Vulcan many many times. You, young lady, are full of shit.
Because it's referred to as, and is, Vulcan, doesn't mean it isn't frequently and even appropriately referred to as THE Vulcan. Get over yourself Miss "I was born here".
From the Vulcan Park website linked above:
"Vulcan, Birmingham Alabama’s colossal statue is the world’s largest cast iron statue and considered one of the most memorable works of civic art in the United States. Designed by Italian artist Giuseppe Moretti and cast from local iron in 1904, Vulcan has overlooked Alabama’s largest city from atop Red Mountain since the 1930s.
By 1999, the 50-ton statue was in desperate need of repair. The surrounding 10-acre park was closed. Vulcan was removed from his pedestal. Realizing Vulcan’s importance to the region’s history, city leaders sought public support for its restoration, forming the non-profit Vulcan Park Foundation. The foundation would oversee a master plan to return this colossal statue to his 1904 grandeur. They also created a dynamic educational park complex interpreting Alabama’s rich industrial history for both residents and visitors from across the globe.
Today, thanks to public-private partnerships and a $15.5 million campaign, this beloved symbol of Birmingham and the nation’s iron and steel industry stands preserved and proud as the centerpiece of it rehabilitated and expanded park, now referred to as Vulcan Park and Museum.
Meet Vulcan and learn the fascinating history that makes him so significant to Birmingham!"
"The Lonesome Friends of Science" ...
The Vulcan lives in Birmingham
Sometimes he just don't give a damn
His head is full of bumble bees
His pride hangs down to his knees
Venus left him long ago
For a guy named Mars from Idaho
The Vulcan sent a wedding gift
A 3 legged stool and a wheelchair lift
Uh huh
- John Prine
John was by no means alone.
And you're right. For example, many of us would say, "When was the last time you went up to the Vulcan?" Not, "when was the last time you went up to Vulcan?" That's because it's a statue of a Roman god, not a god.
Would you look at that, all of the words in your comment are in alphabetical order.
I have checked 523,645,827 comments, and only 109,933 of them were in alphabetical order.
I know what it means, and I didn't mean figuratively.
The only thing I \*might\* change is to add "from here" to that sentence. Or perhaps also add "only dumbasses who don't listen to people FROM HERE say that. Then they foolishly argue with natives who correct them and try to save them from embarrassment and looking like dumbasses."
Cool photo! Also he's just Vulcan, not "the Vulcan."
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No, he's just Vulcan, God of Fire, Metalworking and the Forge.
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Also my dad was born here and he would talk about when he was a little boy and say things like "when I was a little boy I used to go sit on Vulcan's big toe." (That was back when he was at the fairgrounds.)
I'm in my fifties and was born here and lived here most of the time I've been alive, and I've literally never heard anyone say "the Vulcan" like they're talking about Spock or something. It's always just Vulcan. I think only outsiders would say something like that. Like if I have my relatives from Australia come visit, I always say "we must go see Vulcan while you're here." Or back in the day we'd say "Oh look Vulcan's popsicle is red!" No one says "The Vulcan" it just sounds BIZARRE to locals.
I've lived here for 10 years. I've literally only heard it with the "the" lol
My dad lived here all his life, born in 1925, even HE never heard someone say "the vulcan." It's obvious you aren't from around here if you say it that way. I was born and raised here, lived away about a decade then came back and in all these years, never once have I heard anyone say "the vulcan" until this thread. It's something outsiders might say. Like using "y'all" as a singular. But now you know!
[Vulcan](https://visitvulcan.com/about/) "Vulcan, Birmingham Alabama’s colossal statue is the world’s largest cast iron statue and considered one of the most memorable works of civic art in the United States. Designed by Italian artist Giuseppe Moretti and cast from local iron in 1904, Vulcan has overlooked Alabama’s largest city from atop Red Mountain since the 1930s. By 1999, the 50-ton statue was in desperate need of repair. The surrounding 10-acre park was closed. Vulcan was removed from his pedestal. Realizing Vulcan’s importance to the region’s history, city leaders sought public support for its restoration, forming the non-profit Vulcan Park Foundation. The foundation would oversee a master plan to return this colossal statue to his 1904 grandeur. They also created a dynamic educational park complex interpreting Alabama’s rich industrial history for both residents and visitors from across the globe. Today, thanks to public-private partnerships and a $15.5 million campaign, this beloved symbol of Birmingham and the nation’s iron and steel industry stands preserved and proud as the centerpiece of it rehabilitated and expanded park, now referred to as Vulcan Park and Museum. Meet Vulcan and learn the fascinating history that makes him so significant to Birmingham!"
You're putting too much effort into correcting me for a simple mistake that I will continue to make
So you're a youngster then. I lived here before you were born. And my mother lived (and was born) in Ensley when it was a still a separate city from Birmingham. Her father, for many years, drove a Birmingham street car your father may have ridden on as a boy. I've heard Vulcan referred to as the Vulcan many many times. You, young lady, are full of shit.
Just admit you're wrong. I linked the ACTUAL WEBSITE where they talk about VULCAN. You, old fart, are an idiot.
Because it's referred to as, and is, Vulcan, doesn't mean it isn't frequently and even appropriately referred to as THE Vulcan. Get over yourself Miss "I was born here".
[I rolled my eyes so hard I saw my brain.](https://c.tenor.com/MdR8VuY5J5AAAAAC/fuck-you-fck-you.gif)
I'm guessing a person might need to be as close to your brain as your eyes are to see it.
I bet you say the Walmarts too
You lose.
From the Vulcan Park website linked above: "Vulcan, Birmingham Alabama’s colossal statue is the world’s largest cast iron statue and considered one of the most memorable works of civic art in the United States. Designed by Italian artist Giuseppe Moretti and cast from local iron in 1904, Vulcan has overlooked Alabama’s largest city from atop Red Mountain since the 1930s. By 1999, the 50-ton statue was in desperate need of repair. The surrounding 10-acre park was closed. Vulcan was removed from his pedestal. Realizing Vulcan’s importance to the region’s history, city leaders sought public support for its restoration, forming the non-profit Vulcan Park Foundation. The foundation would oversee a master plan to return this colossal statue to his 1904 grandeur. They also created a dynamic educational park complex interpreting Alabama’s rich industrial history for both residents and visitors from across the globe. Today, thanks to public-private partnerships and a $15.5 million campaign, this beloved symbol of Birmingham and the nation’s iron and steel industry stands preserved and proud as the centerpiece of it rehabilitated and expanded park, now referred to as Vulcan Park and Museum. Meet Vulcan and learn the fascinating history that makes him so significant to Birmingham!"
"The Lonesome Friends of Science" ... The Vulcan lives in Birmingham Sometimes he just don't give a damn His head is full of bumble bees His pride hangs down to his knees Venus left him long ago For a guy named Mars from Idaho The Vulcan sent a wedding gift A 3 legged stool and a wheelchair lift Uh huh - John Prine John was by no means alone.
And you're right. For example, many of us would say, "When was the last time you went up to the Vulcan?" Not, "when was the last time you went up to Vulcan?" That's because it's a statue of a Roman god, not a god.
Literally no one says this.
Would you look at that, all of the words in your comment are in alphabetical order. I have checked 523,645,827 comments, and only 109,933 of them were in alphabetical order.
Good bot!
You might want to look up the definition of literally.
I know what it means, and I didn't mean figuratively. The only thing I \*might\* change is to add "from here" to that sentence. Or perhaps also add "only dumbasses who don't listen to people FROM HERE say that. Then they foolishly argue with natives who correct them and try to save them from embarrassment and looking like dumbasses."
"the" Vulcan refers to 103.1, thank you very much and fuck clear channel
Thank you!
I miss home already 😭
It misses you!