Here is the last HOBO in the Class of 2008, closing another chapter in this ridiculous book that started in the glorious month of May back in '03. And not to brag or anything, but this is my 3rd apprentice to make it into HOBO. So what's up now Bibbles and Show???
His name is Sweet Pea, winner of the 2008 Brady Halvorson - Apprentice of the Year Award.
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Role: The Natural
Super Power: Golden Touch
Mentor: Shankbone
Favorite Beer: Big T.O. German Stout
Genetically gifted, Steve is pretty good at a lot of stuff. I was so impressed with his skills on the kickball field that I once traded 13 Pabst Blue Ribbons held in a Bessemer Bag for him. Straight up. So naturally, his HOBO role is The Natural.
Sweet Pea's super power is the Golden Touch. This is partially because he is Goldie's little brother, but also because good things happen to us HOBOs when Steve is around. Some may say that its a coincidence, but I'm saying super power. All the way.
In closing, I would like to thank all my fellow HOBOs. I'd like to thank them for being an inspiration not just to me, but to everyone out there who ever felt a little different. Who felt like they didn't belong. Thanks for being legit. This HOBO thing has come a long way in the past 5 years. What started with 4 is now up to 26 HOBOs and 2 legacies. All I can say is "Word is born."
Remember. Divided, we soberly stand. Together, we drunkenly fall.
Rural.
This next HOBO has been really anticipating her HOBO role and super power. I'm not sure if anyone else is really even interested though, given the vast amount of comments on the last 3 posts. But maybe we are all still hung over from Thanksgiving. So without any further bulljunk, its the 25th HOBO of all time - Shanimal.
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Role: The Spectacle
Super Power: Shenanigans
Mentor: Bezzmer
Favorite Type of Pants: Underpants
Shannon's role happens to be "The Spectacle" because that's the way she likes to roll. She's into being HOBO, possibly drunk and making memorable appearances. Remember, Shanimal and my apprentice ReRe went old school and pulled an 'everyday in may' this year. I've heard there's some pictures on the HOBO flickr account.
But I know from experience how these things usually go. You end up spending a lot of money, remembering very little and hitchhiking home at least 2 times. It's awesome.
Shanimal's super power is really cool because it almost sounds like her name. Her super power is shenanigans because she likes to act a fool and get a little silly. I wish had a cool super power.
Represent.
The third HOBO inducted into the class of 2008 is my brother and yours, Aaron "Cheeks Daddy" Schenk.
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Role: The Spokesman
Super Power: Silver Tongue
Mentor: ReRe
Favorite R.A.G. Song: Fantastic Broham
Gunther's super power and role are different but the same.
As the official legal counsel of HOBO, Cheeks is in charge of all HOBO press conferences and he is the first person called whenever there is an incident involving a purple marker. So his role is the spokesman.
Cheeks has the super power of a 'silver tongue' because of his charm and his ability to speak eloquently unlike majority of the HOBOs who speak sloppily drunk.
And it isn't just a coincidence that Gunther is HOBO #24. It has a little bit to do with the Hulkster and the 24" pythons. The year Cheeks became the Undisputed HOBO Mustache Champion of the World he emulated everyone's brother, Terrence Gene Bollea. He even tore off his Hulkamania t-shirt that he borrowed from Showstoppa. For the record, that's the third time I've seen Cheeks do that. He's a real hardcore Hulkamaniac.
Rip 'em.
It was a lot easier deciding Emily's super power and role than it was coming up with a new HOBO nickname for her. Me and G-Mac Attack Pack is Back on Track, Jack deliberated for quite some time about Emily's new nickname. The best thing we thought of was "Ramzee" since she is the sister of HOBO's own Ryan "Bezzmer" Brown.
So if anyone wants to throw any other nicknames out there, let's here it.
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Role: The Example
Super Power: Natural Charisma
Mentor: Marbles
Favorite 2008 Hobowl Team: The Dome Holers
A lot of people ask me what it takes to become a HOBO. I tell them to do what Emily did. Mentor up, show up, participate, have fun and believe. Believe in HOBO and the HOBO way of life. That's what she did and now she's in the HOBO Class of '08. Henceforth her HOBO role is the Example.
Emily's super power was too easy. It's Natural Charisma. If you want to know why that is, just check out the picture above.
Respect.
Its already past that time of year when the newest HOBOs have their super powers and roles announced.
So after weeks of procrastination, here is the first of the 5 Hobos of the class of '08.
This Hobo has argueably the most beloved Hobo nickname of all time.
Its Casey Barto, affectionately nicknamed Doosh Bawks.
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Role: The Ladies Man
Super Power: Manipulation
Mentor: Smokey
Favorite Accessory: Fanny Packs
It wasn't easy coming up with super powers and roles for the new class of hobos so I had to ask for a little help.
I texted Casey's boy Tommy Joe Ruppe for some advice on a good super power for Casey. After 30 minutes i got a reply, "dooshing."
Thankfully Tommy isn't in charge of deciding roles or super powers.
Anyway.
Apparantly the D.Box has a good track record with the ladies. I don't remember who told me this, but its what i here. Therefore, his hobo role is The Ladies Man.
As for his super power...
Originally i was gonna go with what his boy Tommy said.
But Barto somehow talked me into calling him the Ladies Man.
Therefore, his hobo super power is manipulation.
Recognize.
Hey Hobos,
I just wanted to give everybody an update on what I'm up to. It's been nearly 6 months and I am finally done with my West Coast adventure. Monday is my last day of work, then I will be making the trip back to the Midwest.
These are a couple pictures from a trip I took to San Fransisco the other weekend. I got to walk the Golden Gate Bridge and check out some giant Redwood trees. I even drank a little sake in Chinatown. So all in all, it was a pretty decent time.
So now I'm going back to the O.NE for a couple days and then I'm off to yet another new state. My next stop will be the mystic Black Hills of South Dakota. I'll be starting a new job in Rapid City, SD and I should be there for the rest of the year.
But don't get too excited... I'm still planning on mustachin' up and being at the V on Nov. 26th. So watch out Cheeks Daddy. The 5th year could be the charm for this Croatian.
Word Life,
Hash
HOBOnanza 2008 is almost upon us and there is still some things that need to be completed. I was hoping that someone would like to take a shot at developing a printable schedule of events. G-Mac has already posted the days and times of each event. We just need somebody to add some color and a few unflattering pictures of some hobos.
Here is what the schedules looked like from the last 2 years.
Hobo 4th of July Extravaganza 2006
Hobo Hullabaloo 2007
So if you would like to help a brother out, post a comment. It needs to be completed in the next 10 days or so. Then hopefully someone, possibly Tommy Joe, can print off a bunch of them and we can post them around town. It's gonna be a big year since we have more days of activities then ever before.
We also need to get a t-shirt graphic completed. But only a person with extensive showstopping abilities could develop something like that. So if you're out there Show, give me a call. I have some ideas I'd like to discuss with you.
Dawson
Greetings,
With the HOBO festivities less than 3 weeks away, it is now time to start talking about the new class of hobos for 2008. Last year was a big year for HOBO with 7 new members. We like to call them the 7 of '07. Could there be eight new hobos in 2008??? You never know.
As acting director in charge of HOBO apprenticeships and mentors, or as I call it - Apprentii Master; I have a good idea of who is trying out for HOBO this year. Although, I would like to have anyone interested in becoming hobo to post a comment and let the world know.
You also need to state if you already have a HOBO mentor or if you need one provided to you. And if you want, say a few words about why you want to be a hobo.
Who will be this years Marbles?
Who will be this years Big Easy?
And who will be this years Eric Fitting?
You'll have to wait until 12:01 am on July 4th to find out.
Word.
Born.
Hash
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Returning to his HOBO roots for the first time since Formal Night 2006, its Jonesy. I'm not sure exactly what day he will be back, but Topher will be in attendance. So if the charismatic enigma that is the Bishop doesn't get you excited for the 4th, hopefully the much anticipated "Drink with Dwight" does. I know I'm looking forward to it.
Hashbrown - Ya Heard
Its finally June and the HOBO festivities are less than a month away. Hopefully everyone is as excited for this year as me and 3 Digit Russell are.
We're gonna need some help getting some stuff ready - such as printing up a schedule of events, getting a 'know your hobos' worksheet for would-be aprentii and figuring out what to do for this years official hobo t-shirt. Or in Gilemonster's case, beater.
We also need to come up with the official name of this years celebration. So if you got some ideas or want to contribute and help get some bulljunk done, speak up.
I was a little worried I might not be able make it, since I'm 2000 miles away, but I traded my bad kidney for a plane ride to the IWD airport. So I'm as pumped up as Tommy J when he gets a new GCC t-shirt.
I'm supposed to be back in the early evening on Sat. June 28th. And all you hobos are stuck with me until July five. Word. Born.
I'd like to get an idea of who, what, where and when all the hobos are showing up to B-Town. So let us know that people still check this website and post a comment.
My hobos if you wit me, where you at?
- at the Gin with a Blatz and the G-Mac Attack!
My hobos if you wit me, where you be?
- from the Dig to the V, cuz the hobos are key.
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