Hobos are a pretty awesome yet mysterious breed. And it’s nearly impossible to distinguish between the one that only want a little spare change and the ones that may want to punch you in the ribs. They’ve been around ever since the invention of the roof, and show no signs of slowing down any time soon. But what really get us thinking, is their industriousness – despite their limited resources – which, continues to result in wonderfully-crafted rigs with which to carry their earthly goods.
The Average Vagabond
Upon first becoming homeless it’s important to get yourself a cart to throw your assorted wares. This hobo is an intelligent one, as evidenced by his modest amount of cans. He is cashing them in at regular intervals and saving the money to buy practical things like backpacks, carry-on luggage, and road crew fencing.
Rookie Mistake
You see, this guy’s first mistake is that he is greedy. He is not satisfied with taking just enough cans to get by — he has collected so many, and piled his cart so high with them, that he is effectively immobile. Probable inner-monologue: “I’m really hungry, but all i have is this mountain of cans. Too bad i cant eat them. Oh well.”
Carts & Bags: Function Over Fasion
One of the following has happened here:
A. The cart’s owner went looking for other necessities.
B. Much like hermit crabs hobo’s will often abandon their old carts if they see a better one.
C. Home found?
Moving On Up
Street-dwellers that are ready to take living on the streets to the next level, will often times fashion a cart-a-van. Basically, this consists of two carts, so densely-packed with random things and Rite Aid bags, that it resembles an old van when you look at the picture (above) squinty-eyed.
Hobo’s Invade the ‘Burbs
This is what happens when the upper middle class lose their homes due to the current economic climate. Apparently you can hobo it up in comfort and style — all while, being super-protective about your possessions, and without losing a sense of entitlement, requisite in owning anything the color purple.
Hipster Hobos
Sometimes even hipsters are forced to live on the streets. They’re easy to spot because the have bags from clothing stores and vegan restaurants that you’ve never heard of, and can be heard saying, “Yeah, soup kitchens are cool…I guess.”
Ingenuity is Not Limited by a Lack of Resources
Much like prison inmates, who are known to invent things with what they have on hand, the homeless are a resourceful breed, known for their knack, cunning and creativity. So much so, that finding a bike missing with one wheel is something to be happy about. Upgrade!
A Few Hobos Who Dared to Dream a Little Dream
“Whats up with you”. “Not much…just livin’ the dream”. The only foreseeable issue with this rig might be one’s inability to find the pedal. But then again, that is assuming that the cart is operable.
The Mobile Home You Sleep Next To
Tarps – check. Filtered water – check. Orange blanket – check. Enough available space to still fit inside the vehicle – …..
Pseudo-Hobo
Much like Galileo when he came up with the theory of a heliocentric galaxy, it can be assumed that this innovator has his share of critics. But the world needs those which dare to buck the system, and by doing so, arguably (by finding a ‘home’) he became un-homeless.
The Stuff of Hobo Legend
Freedom to Assembly is one of our First Amendment rights. This picture either illustrates this, or it is the fruition of middle America’s dream = a Hobo Rapture.
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