This Vancouver woman plays 'Mrs. Dressup' for drivers every day

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This Vancouver woman plays 'Mrs. Dressup' for drivers every day
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Anne Bruinn stands dressed as a Barbie doll inside a box in an attempt to entertain motorists driving past her home in Vancouver, on Thursday, October 19, 2023. The would-be Mrs.

Some people love golfing, others like to hike, but Anne Bruinn's hobby is about "adding a little bit of spice'' to other people's day by wearing a costume at the end of her driveway and entertaining passersby.Anne Bruinn stands dressed as a Barbie doll inside a box in an attempt to entertain motorists driving past her home in Vancouver, on Oct. 19.

When the chair was complete, she put on a long-haired white wig, dress and crown, then "took it out for a spin'' and the reactions were priceless, she said. "She always surprises me, and then I started wondering how many costumes Bruinn has at home and how much time she spends on her makeup and what's the story behind her,'' said Peng.

"Then I thought: wouldn't it be funny if I wear a costume? Then my kid will think it's funny and it will give people something to look at.''With the goal of bringing free, silly fun to people's lives, Bruinn's costumes change from time to time, depending on her mood. Sometimes she'll dress up daily, although the weather plays a roll in how often she's out.

She has dressed up as a member of the rock band Kiss when concert tickets went on sale earlier this year, and paid tribute to actor Betty White with a costume after she passed away last December.

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