The Ghost of Smokey Joe

The Ghost of Smokey Joe, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.

You can tell me I'm not wanted...
but the joint will still be haunted.
'Cause I'm the ghost of Smokey Joe!

I don't know if Cab Calloway ever did any Halloween concerts, but if he had, it would've been awesome. This poster is inspired by Cab's sequel to Minnie the Moocher. If you've never heard The Ghost of Smokey Joe, check it out. It's one of my favorite Halloween songs!

Available as a print at The Manly Art Shop. Just in time for Halloween!

Clarence Shrugg: YouJoint.com Cub Reporter

Clarence Shrugg: YouJoint.com Cub Reporter, originally uploaded by Manly Art.

I've been working with a soon-to-be-launched automotive enthusiast forum called YouJoint. The concept behind YouJoint is that the forum members write the articles.

YouJoint decided they wanted a mascot. I recommended we go with something that had a Rat Fink feel to it. I came up with Clarence, the deranged doppleganger of Oscar Madison, cub reporter for YouJoint.com. As disturbung as this may seem, I'm very happy with how he came out. Oh, I do have one warning: Ladies, if Clarence asks for "an exclusive", stay on your toes. And don't drink anything he gives you. Just sayin'.

If you love cars and have a knack for writing, visit YouJoint, they are currently looking for writers. You might get to work with Clarence.