Go Ahead--He Can Take It

Some of you may remember Noel Godin, the Belgian anarchist who “pied” Bill Gates in February. Perhaps you’ve even heard of San Francisco’s marauding band of cream-wielding miscreants who make a practice of potshotting local politicians.

L.A.’s Pie Guy takes a more masochistic approach, offering himself as a human target for any woman with a decent aim and a little extra cash. Most of his gigs are bachelorette and divorce parties, where he is an excellent substitute for a husband or boyfriend.

“It’s a way for people to laugh,” he explains.

Known simply as the Pie Guy, you won’t find him in the Yellow Pages. He advertises only in the classifieds, on flyers and through word of mouth.

As for his recipe, it’s surprisingly uninspiring. You’d think if you were going to be pummeled with pastries 24-7, they would at least be good. But most are as simple as whipped cream on a paper plate. A more expensive (and messy) variety uses cottage cheese and farmers cheese.

The Pie Guy will pose for pictures and will gladly switch places with anyone in the crowd, but he won’t get creamed for anything less than $150.

Call (310) 572-8695 for information.