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But he sure does have bags under his eyes…
February 13, 2007
Sorry folks, I am just getting carried away in Roman random-ness. Hot on the tail of yesterday’s weird sign, I bring you this poster that I’ve seen on a few buildings around my neighborhood for several months now:
I promise you that my neighborhood is not super-infested with both graffiti AND random posters. At least not any more so than any other Roman neighborhood. It’s just that I tend to have an eye for these things, and I’ve noticed a phenomenon in many big cities that I can only refer to as something like “urban inside jokes,” and Rome is certainly no exception. You’ll find weird posters, stenciled-on symbols, pictures, and messages on random buildings, street corners, lamp posts, etc., and unless you’re in on it, well, you’re left to wonder. Maybe that’s part of the thing–you’re supposed to wonder, and then go discover what it all means for yourself. BOH.
So, here I’m wondering: Just WHO is Untho? And WHY is he never tired? What’s his secret? I mean, he looks kind of grumpy if you ask me, maybe he does need a little sleep after all. Maybe he just needs to eat a good, old-fashioned Roman supplì. Hint, hint… have I got a post for you…
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February 13th, 2007 at 8:21 am
Still lost … lol !
Can’t wait for the suppli recipe !!!!!!!!
February 13th, 2007 at 9:26 am
To me, Untho looks like he’s sleeping with one open…what does this say about his fellow Romani?
February 13th, 2007 at 9:31 am
One *eye* open, that should be…sheesh…
February 13th, 2007 at 10:41 am
no he’s not tired. just in need of a big bowl of bran.
February 13th, 2007 at 5:07 pm
I found a website about it.
Untho.net
February 13th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
He’s never tired because he’s too busy enjoying that wonderful Italian espresso?
February 13th, 2007 at 8:04 pm
“UNTHO KILLED KILROY”
February 14th, 2007 at 11:04 am
Thank you to all for your observations… Untho is a tough one to figure out, but…
Martin: Great detective work! We are now all in on the “joke.” I feel so special… and we can all dress “Untho style” now…
Discover: Michael, do you think the Italian authorities will prosecute him for this? In any case, after the typical trial time (what, 8 years or so?) I’m sure Untho will be tired…
March 12th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Untho is the logo of graphic designer and snowboarder/skateboarder Alessio Schavon;
Read more here: http://www.alessioschiavon.com/
And Alessio’s Blog here: http://www.alessioschiavon.blogspot.com/
Also, go look up Good Times. The riding rocks.
Silvan Elendal
March 13th, 2007 at 6:12 am
Silvan: You’re awesome, thanks for solving the mystery behind the mystery!