the funniest thing in st. elmo

for those of you who may not live in the heart of st. elmo, you're certainly missing some great entertainment. in case you can't tell, this is a custom-built trike, with a big fat (or is it phat?) stereo on the back. cd player mounted on the handle bars. best ridden at slow speeds, looking as tough as possible.

these kids clearly think they're the baddest thing on the planet, but little do they know they're pretty much the funniest thing around, although I certainly admire their ingenuity and creativity. but the joke fades when they're blasting profane and vulgar stuff at high volumes within earshot of toddlers. nevertheless, they're a constant source of entertainment, as there was four of them around this summer. as soon as school started and the weather cooled it quieted down, but today we had one come down the street. to make it even more absurd, this guy has taken to walking his contraption down the street in leu of riding.