Size Matters
At André’s size, many obstacles tend to pop up in a given day. As far as the average person is concerned, they rarely have to think about whether they’ll be able to have access to a basic amenity like a bathroom when they enter a building. For André, this was always the case.
Normal toilets were a no-go so to speak, with Japan’s versions making life even harder for him. As he couldn’t fit into the facilities in the first place, he had to drape the bed with newspapers (according to Hulk Hogan) and make the most of a bad situation.
Sweet Sponsorships for André
Most celebrities love a good endorsement deal, and André the Giant is no different. In the 1980’s, he was a spokesman for a honey-flavored cereal, being featured in a television promo where he needed to hang out in a treehouse.
André was natural and played the role very well. As the brand was considered to have a “big bite”, André was the best fit for the deal, which helped to boost up his bank balance in the process too.