unknown
March 25, 2026
I thought my cuckoo clock was amazing, but it’s got nothing on my statue of Bert the cheery chef
Installed in my home, Bert is a conversation starter like no other. It usually begins with: ‘What on earth is that thing?’
TL;DR
- The author found a chef figurine named Bert in a reclamation yard in Old Hill, run by a man named Bert.
- The author developed a strong affection for the figurine, appreciating its cheerful demeanor and portly appearance.
- He contrasts his lasting affection for Bert with a previous fondness for a cuckoo clock that eventually became irritating.
- The figurine's timeless menu board and the local West Midlands word 'bostin' add to its charm and conversational value.
- A surprising discovery of a very similar statue in Croatia, identified as an 'Italian chef statue', challenged the perceived uniqueness of Bert.
- Despite the discovery that Bert is not unique, the author's love for the figurine remains strong, viewing it as a 'bostin legacy'.