Laughing Man: It Became Real in Kozan!
In Kozan district, the real-life equivalent of the movie “The Laughing Man”, directed by Kartal Tibet and in which Kemal Sunal played the unforgettable character Yusuf Şaplak, was revealed. Tire mechanic Ali Tutar attracts attention in the region with his constant work with a smile.
Ali Tutar (42), who is married and the father of two children, is known as “Laughing Man Ali Tutar”. Tutar, who inspires those around him with his cheerful and positive attitude under all circumstances, continues to do his job with love and a smile despite the extreme heat.
While Tutar continues to laugh even under the influence of the heat, he states that he only had difficulty in one situation. Tutar, who maintains his seriousness at funerals due to his state of courtesy and respect, cannot attend funerals due to his smiling face.
“I have a hard time attending funerals. I don’t go to funerals much. I have banned myself from laughing at funerals. I can’t go to other people’s funerals other than our own. People come to me more to laugh at me than to change a hyphen.” Ali Tutar gives positive energy to the people around him with his commitment to his work principles.
