Qué Onda Guero

An artist takes their medium and creates art. And Austin's latest creation over at Southern Gothic says so much. The picture is painted some how in my mind is of him is driving with Beck blasting throwing and grabbing, grinning, yelling and singing.

But just can't help myself as I read it.

I got my hair jelly. PO made. Not Fop.

I'm a Dapper Dan Man. Three different hair
styles and three costume changes in one day.
Thinking Everett? Or this Dapper Dan?


Throw an apple in the car. A tangerine. A Clif Bar. Cashews. Anything in the pantry to munch on while en route.
Pantry? Cute like a grandpa

I'm also piloting a car on the 405 freeway,
Think of hands on the wheel and wishing he could fly

Throw the jeans in the back seat. Grab the black slacks.
Slacks...like an old man in Boca

Oh shit, I'm not wearing underwear.
joining the club?

I wonder if anyone can see me. I look to my right. Two girls in a Prius. Both in stitches. Chuckling like hyenas.
Shenzi and Banzai
Hybrid Hyenas. Good band name.

They can see everything God gave me.

I turn bright red. No. That's a lie. I smile. (broad as a barn)
I loved it. Nudist. Exhibitionist. I hit the gas. They gave me a farewell honk.
A Tobias Fünke he's not.

Thank you, Joan Didion.
Lit Man do you read The White Album and listen to it too?

I drift back to unexpected driving nudity.
What would have happened if I was driving
through West Hollywood when
I had to switch trousers?

Brilliant! --
Agree with everyone. Saying more than what is said and the delight in doing so.

Arrive at destination. No place to park. Shit, I'm late.
Drive around until someone leaves. Pull in.
Don't pay meter yet. Will pay in a second.
Quick rehearsal.

A small Korean woman walks by my car.
Inside the car, she sees a tall, naked man,
crying and yelling intenesely[sic] into the rearview mirror.


I was just about to pay...
almost lyrical, don't know why


(smiles wide) Good mornin, sugar. I am so sorry. I was
just about to throw a couple quarters in your meter.
I apologize for my semi-nudity. I've had a crazy
morning. You know how it is.
Smooth like Southern Sweet Tea or is that Bourbon?

Meter Maid
If you think you're gettin out of this, you are sorely
mistak... Wait a minute... Were you in The Day After Tomorrow?

Grinning.
But grinning because
He got out the ticket?
He got recognized?
Or is there just something about that movie that make him grin......alot?

Hey Guero
Yeah Bro?
Hehehe, footlong?
Beck