Troy Polamalu At Wax Museum: Steelers Star Scares Patrons By Posing As Statue At Madame Tussauds (VIDEO)

While his intimidating appearance and vicious hits on the field may lead one to believe that Troy Polamalu is a hardened football assassin, it seems that off the field, the all-pro safety definitely has a lighter side.

In a commercial for Head & Shoulders, a company for which Polamalu has done tremendous work in the past, the Steelers safety went to Madame Tussauds wax museum in Los Angeles and posed as himself -- then came to life after he was approached by an unknowing patron. The reactions are about what you'd expect: shock, horror and touching his luscious hair.

The funny stunt got laughs all-around and showed off a lighter side of one of the most intimidating players in the league. All in all, it seems like when he's not hitting guys into next week, Troy Polamalu is a fairly affable guy.

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[Steve1976]

10:00 PM on 10/11/2011

What a great guy! Everybody enjoyed that one!

[lisakaz2]

12:24 AM on 10/11/2011

I love it when he surprises little kids. Those visitors musta had an awesome treat to meet the real guy. They coulda made that the commercial.

[wgagirl]

07:33 PM on 10/10/2011

This was too funny. Love Troy!

[TeeSC]

02:18 PM on 10/10/2011

I admit to a crush on TP... :-)

[RCnDC]

01:49 PM on 10/10/2011

Awesome!! Awwwwesome!

[SkeeBee]

12:34 PM on 10/10/2011

Seriously Fox-lite-Po? You delete my post again?
So far, in a VERY brief span, I've compiled a ever growing document of my comments that have been instantly struck from Comcast-Poo.
Is there anyone else left of center having this issue as the prevalence of right wing ideologues, unfortunately too often offering nothing more than ignorant, petty, insults and GOP/Fox talking points, explodes on here?

Just wondering. I shall enter this every time one of the 50% or so of my posts are instantly removed.
Till I get an answer:

In a commercial for Head & Shoulders, a company for which Polamalu has done tremendous work in the past,

Reading statements like that really chafes my 44 yr old a$$.
He huckstered for a hair care product made by a massive corporatio­n.

It's not "work" and is hardly "tremendou­s".
Things have gotten so skewed in the last 30 years ..'special­ly with celebrity worship.

He does seem like a cool guy tho'

[Massconfusion]

11:25 AM on 10/10/2011

Good to see an athlete at his level doing something this lighthearted. Seems to be a very nice guy>>

[veggiehead]

11:18 AM on 10/10/2011

Love him, even though he is a Steeler!

[kapalabhati]

08:06 PM on 10/10/2011

Love him, ESPECIALLY because he's a Steeler!

[veggiehead]

08:20 PM on 10/10/2011

Lol! Well played, well played.

[Norman6661]

12:14 AM on 10/11/2011

He is really cool but he does not make up for the sexual assaulter who is your quarterback. I bet you the quarterback disgusts Troy. Wish Troy were a Brown.

[SkeeBee]

11:15 AM on 10/10/2011

In a commercial for Head & Shoulders, a company for which Polamalu has done tremendous work in the past,

Reading statements like that really chafes my 44 yr old a$$.
He huckstered for a hair care product made by a massive corporation.

It's not "work" and is hardly "tremendous".
Things have gotten so skewed in the last 30 years ..'specially with celebrity worship.

He does seem like a cool guy tho'

[peanut]

10:41 AM on 10/10/2011

Not only does Troy raise orchids as a hobby, but during the NFL lock-out, he used the time to finish the courses he needed at USC to get his degree. The guy is awesome...one of my favorite Steelers. ( I like them all, including Ambassador Rooney!) I have Troy on my Facebook and I received his posting of this video a few days ago. What I wouldn't give to have that hair, especially the shining and curly aspects!
P.S. I just happen to be wearing one of my Troy T-shirts that read, "70% of the earth is covered by water and all the rest is covered by Troy!" On my way to exercise class.

[kapalabhati]

08:08 PM on 10/10/2011

What I wouldn't give to have that hair.
On my pillow.

Best Polamalu sighting yet, a little girl (circa 3 y.o.?) in her black and gold #43 with a tutu.

[DaniFoxy]

09:56 AM on 10/10/2011

That's fun! Nice to see a football star have some good fun.

[RJII]

08:55 AM on 10/10/2011

Hilarious. He's georgeous.

GO RAVENS!

[Mechelle Gray]

07:22 AM on 10/10/2011

I watched this three times. Love it.

The lil girl ... "That was cool!" and the older guy "You look like Troy!"

[Norman6661]

12:16 AM on 10/11/2011

I did also. Particularly liked the older gentleman and the little girl. Did like when Troy scared the 3 adult women at the same time. He knew how to handle each situation he was presented with.

[Sistagirl Young]

06:16 AM on 10/10/2011

I was a "HUGE" Franco Harris fan back in the day. Well atually I still am. But Franco, I think I'm in love again. At least he's a Steeler. I wish I could have been there. That was some of the funniest stuff I've seen in a while. Priceless. This young man is truly humble. I just love his sense of humor. He "wasn't " tryin' to give anyone a heart attack. It appears he was just out havin' fun. Love it, love it, love it. Way to go Troy. Life.

[TeeSC]

02:19 PM on 10/10/2011

I'm also an old timer Steeler's fan... :-)

[Sistagirl Young]

09:24 PM on 10/10/2011

Hi TeeSC; I knew nothin' 'bout football. My sister asked had I seen Frank O'Harris ( so I figured). Saw Franco and instantly came a "devout" Steelers fa. The fact that they could play as well. Ah yes. Seems like only yesterday. So nice to meet another "experienced" fan. Life.

[WarriorLemming]

05:58 AM on 10/10/2011

I enjoyed watching the reactions--very cool! ;D