It was recently brought to my attention that I resemble Bud Spencer. Who? exactly. So I looked him up and from what I now know; I can dig it. I’m Bud Spencer. Right on.

According to Wikipedia:

Bud Spencer (born Carlo Pedersoli on 31 October 1929) is an Italian actor, filmmaker, former swimmer (he was the first Italian to swim 100m in less than a minute). He is known for his height at 194 cm (6ft 4 1/2in) and his past roles in spaghetti westerns. Growing from a successful swimmer in his youth, he got a degree in law, and has registered several patents.

So I’m not close to 6’4 or a reasonably good swimmer. But something told me I was going to like this guy. Call it a gut feeling. Then I found it.

He changed his screen name in 1967 reportedly chosen to pay homage to Spencer Tracy as well as his favorite American beer, Budweiser.

I think we have a winner. Let’s look back at Mr. Spencer through the years. Shall we?

So what’s all the fuss about?

I’m not sure. I suppose you either see it or you don’t. Here’s to you, Bud