motke on Whiskerino

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02/29 - 5:41am

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The small civilization of The Smallest Yet Most Magical People in the Known Universe rested in the palm of his hands. They were a people who loved breakfast. They built the equivalent of skyscrapers in their cities, but they weren't even visible to the human eye. They were cat herders. During the winter, they would start large bonfires to warm and heat the land. And on the 29th day of February, when hundreds of people were shaving, they continued to grow beards; beards made of paper, fish sticks, and the hairs of a thousand space ships.

(photo by Obey Maach)

motke says:: CLAME for alternate photo for today.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 5:41am

motke says:: i will miss you, my bearded friends.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 5:42am

keifel says:: aloha. i'll be talking to you pretty soon about some art.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 5:57am

marko says:: going out in you talkative way motke... I like. It's been a pleasure but remember, the film isn't done yet so don't get too comfortable!
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 6:02am

Sageish says:: that reads like an NPR editortial.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 6:15am

Zackle says:: I will miss your brilliant photos, but I will miss your motke stories even more.

So glad we got to meet. See you in May?
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 6:41am

Fargus says:: thanks for all the narrative you imparted on the site, and that hat is killing me.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 6:50am

Mike says:: goodbye motke. i enjoyed ur work
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 6:57am

Tedford says:: Motke, you've been nothing short of amazing throughout. I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your work at the art show and though the funds just weren't there for us at the Throwdown, I hope to talk to you about aquiring a piece real soon. Take care.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 7:29am

Paul says:: shawn shawn shawn shawn ... what can i say? what CAN i say? WHAT can i say? what can i SAY?

you are friend. a brother. family.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 8:08am

Pip says:: Farewell, sir!

I'll see you down the road.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 8:24am

os mutante says:: your beard looks huge in that alternate. its been a blast looking at your picture and being jealous of your beard nashville troupe
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 8:31am

Boaz says:: Til when we meet again my friend.

It's been a tremendous pleasure and honor.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 8:32am

Mackle says:: I have never understood a single iteration of your novelesque writeups on peoples photos but I've always enjoyed that they were there. Keep doing what you are doing and thanks for bringing greatness to Whiskerino. I look forward to whatever you have in store for the Motke Dapp moniker and what actually comes of the Whiskerino documentary.

Seriously. Thank you.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:16am

George Bastard says:: Christ on a cracker, motke.
I want you to write my epitaph.
So long for now.

Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:19am

jnonfiction says:: tag, you're it. but you were always it. i know you know it. awesomehogger.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:27am

Scrivener says:: All the best to you, sir. I've enjoyed all your creative shots.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:39am

Paragone says:: Hey ya know what?? this isn't goodbye. This is a renewed hello. we live in the same town. lets figure it out. Great work this time around. Consistently fantastic photos. great participation.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 10:36am

Gavin says:: bye motke, thanks for all the great photos/caption/comment, they were one of my favorite things to find. please stay i touch, i hope you emails are little mini stories too

i'd write you everyday.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 11:03am

chris says:: your sir are a scholar & a gentleman. it has been goodness getting to know you & leslie. thank you for your hospitality & sense of fun you bring to everything. lunch & dinner need to happen. thank you as well for the hard work yall are putting into the documentary...im looking forward to it.

i hope to come back and write something that resembles a crappy version of the greatness you place on ones photos. i challenge everyone else to do the same.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 11:24am

mattyc says:: motke, i just sent an email to you. I also cced it to your friend at motke.com. I left the email intenionally vague to confuse Mr Motke. It's been super swell hanging out with you in the digital realm. Had I actually used the favorite users feature on the website, you'd have been in there. Adios friend.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 11:51am

IAmEricAnArtist says:: Shmotke!

You got me into this thing - now get me out?!! Just kidding...

I'll try to send you that video one of these days. Thanks for all the great photos over the last few months... You were favorited many times...

Peas out!
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 4:43pm

chris says:: young motke tried to make others eat the cracker that the old wise man from the corner of town had laid in his hands that were folded like the allstate logo as to make townsfolk feel better about accepting the cracker. try as he may...not a one townsfolk accepted the cracker. that is until one young man you live on the third floor above the swedish restaurant decided to accept the cracker. young motke was so filled with joy that someone had accepted his cracker that he hopped one legged all the way home to his tiny barrel that he lived in with his family of 237. you may ask yourself...what happened to the young may who lived on the third floor above the swedish restaurant & accepted the cracker...that young man grew up to become mackle.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 4:46pm

Sir Jellobeard says:: you are absolutely the best. thank you.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 5:43pm

Sir Jellobeard says:: and i will : )
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 5:44pm

Roo says:: you were the one responsible for my recruitment into this thing called, whiskerino. boy, am i glad you did!!! it's been great getting to know you, motke. i'll miss your imaginative captions and awesome shots...see ya later!
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 6:15pm

Ace says:: sh4wn, you are one of a kind. and i dont think whiskerino would be able to go on without your presence here. i always felt kinda bad for you because you churned out really awesome photos for days and days and would never really get to kb status save for 2 times. i thought that your portfolio altogether is one of the best out there and im really glad that i would be subject to your uber-confusing story comments that i often wouldnt even bother reading, but were happy to recieve nonetheless. thanks for being awesome and ill see you later man.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 7:45pm

Ryan! says:: The BEST comments on Whiskerino
(that I don't understand in the least)

All the best, Motke!
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 7:47pm

sacrifice pawn says:: Motke, you have been like a lawn sprinkler, spewing forth jets of creativity and strangeness over the turf of the Whiskerino these last four months. And that turf grew lush and full, like a good beard. Thank you, and best of luck.

-sp
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 8:06pm

Jar says:: Motke, your pictures are almost as amazing as your comments. Thank you for making this such an enjoyable experience. I am so glad I got to meet you at the throwdown, and can't wait to do it again in a couple years. Keep in touch.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 8:06pm

wonder made says:: When the cherry first heard they closed the elevator, he was disappointed. When they closed the escalator he was incensed. When the stairs shut down he was angry. And when the firepole was removed he was past anger. Out of despair his leapt to his death and the rest of the tree followed suit, inspired by one delicious cherry's protest.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 8:23pm

david.bean says:: your stories have perplexed me, confused me but most of all amused me.

i totally look forward to hanging out more often. if for no other reason than to see your cat pee on something.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 8:52pm

brandon says:: You are the spirit of Whiskerino.

And someone I'm proud to call a friend.

I'll definitely keep in touch.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:15pm

chesterfly says:: He squealed with delight when the little people met him at the gate. They were comforted by the fact that they were not alone. People stared, but nobody cared. Their mission was done. Hand in hand they walked down the aisle, content to be together. Looking through the bright light one of them asked "Is this the way it was suppose to be?"

"Yes" he answered.

Be good Motke, hope to see you again.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:22pm

jonshell says:: i regret not living in nashville, because i get the hunch we'd be hanging out a lot more. you're a greatly talented person, so keep that up. i'll be seeing you in '09. thanks for everything.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:36pm

C Dub says:: great, endearing shot. i think i like the alternate better. such a tough decision to make; the last picture of the contest. this year i was stolen away by work too much. your pictures and paintings and stories have inspired me. it is a pleasure to know you. i will see you again soon.

p.s. the beardo-robo is in my bedroom, hanging on my walls.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 10:32pm

Ned Kelly says:: It has been spellbinding sir. I hope someday I will be able to have a picture with your cat creature thing.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 11:48pm

S. P. Dinsmoor says:: love. till '09....
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 11:53pm

hale! ryan! says:: i don't have much time so i'll just say this: please continue to paint and kick ass.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 11:55pm

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