The Hobo pictured is
#529: Packrat Red and his Cart o' Sad Crap

This illustration was created by
rrllmm392

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Illustration Description
Packy wonders why no one will buy his goldfish. He lowered the price and they make such sweet pets. And he wonders why no one will play with his dog, Pinky. "Dese streets ees no paved mit gold lek dey say in ol' country."

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  • Hoboes
  • Hodgman

Other illustrations of this hobo:
#529: Packrat Red and his Cart o

Good Evening. This site is inspired by the writings of author John Hodgman and his book Areas of My Expertise. It is meant as an homage to the
wandering men and women who chose to ride the rails during and before The Great Depression, and not the contemporary urban (or rural) poor.