Escondido's Joor Muffler Man has been at the corner of East Valley Parkway and Juniper for 40 years. A pencil-thin moustache, blue eyes and piercing gaze give this over-sized man an imposing presence in the community.  During his years of service, he has survived various pranks and has been known to dress up as Santa in December.

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