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This is my hobby: let me show it to you
Tristero | 3:47 AM on 09.21.2007 28 comments


I'm in a secret gang called the "Sticky Bandits" (the guys from Home Alone actually stole the name from us -- we've been operating for decades). We hide in alleys, pouncing upon well lit and prominent street signs, rearranging them into obscene artistic or political statements. More than lone El Bartos pulling solitary pranks, the Sticky Bandits comprise a global network with tentacles reaching into the most remote neighborhoods on the planet. Entry into the gang is by invite only. Don't call us; one of our operatives will contact you when we feel the moment is right.

I'll be updating these pictures daily for the next week, each day revealing one or two of my most precious memories since induction into the gang. The rules are simple. We are only allowed to use whatever letters are already available on the sign when we arrive. We must take two polaroid pictures: one for safekeeping in our international database, the second to leave behind at the establishment's front door as a "calling card". The most important rule involves the cyanide necklace each of us wears around our neck in case of capture. Use your imagination.

My plan is to ease you into the world of Sticky Bandits slowly. Today's post will be relatively mild, but they will become increasingly NSFW as the week continues. I hope you enjoy and feel free to post any copycats or missions from your own fledgling gang. We welcome competition. It only makes us work harder. Viva la Sticky Bandits! Viva la Destructoid!



How many signs must die?



No prior experience required



It ain't gonna lick itself



Consider yourself warned.




It's been a bit of an insane week for me. It started off with a blast at this year's Wired's NextFest, which I will continue to trickle stories to you from as the week continues. I got a bit of upsetting family news recently that I've been dealing with, and work also dropped a megaton of tasks for me to do this week on the upcoming Beowulf movie. I'm pulling at least a 70-hour work week right now, which means I haven't had the chance to post as much on Destructoid as I would like. I've been lurking in the shadows reading everyone's posts, though, so I'm not missing out on all the fun.

While I'm juggling all of life's crazy responsiblities for the next few days, I thought I'd share these with you until I get the time to bring you those full-fledged video game posts you deserve.



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Riser Glen's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 03:51
Riser Glen
HAHA!

That's an awesome hobby, man.
Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 03:55
Aaron Mxy Yost
Awesome, I can't wait for moar!

Sorry about the upsetting family news, hope everything's okay.
Oninusar's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 04:32
Oninusar
im curious, about that Beowulf movie.. what work are you doing? also Magic Question block chick is hot!
A New Challenger's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 04:38
A New Challenger
Oh man, I did some sign rearranging myself, and I got to keep the sign. I'll post details and a picture later on my blog and then link it here.
Tristero's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 04:42
Tristero
@Challenger:

Can't wait to see yours! Please share with us! I've got a huge backlog of signs I plan on posting each day.
Tristero's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 04:43
Tristero
@Oninusar:

I'm working on the eventual Beowulf DVD which will come out next year.
Oninusar's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 05:00
Oninusar
that is very cool... im quite impressed with the movie myself.. i imagined Beowulf to be a little more ruf and tumble, i mena with the grip of 30 men in each hand... in the trailer hes an old somewhat skinny guy...

but no matter he can deliver lines fairly well and he gave me goosebumps, im quite excited
BFeld13's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 05:56
BFeld13
lol
Tron Knotts's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 06:09
Tron Knotts
Better hobby than mine.
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 07:30
Snaileb
That girls shirt is so much awesome.
dgenerate's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 07:55
dgenerate
Last time we played with signs it didn't end well. My one friend was almost arrested! Well... that might have been because he was really drunk and happened to notice an open window. A less than stealthy entrance lead to some neighbors calling the cops while he went 'exploring'

Keep up the good work Tristero!
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 08:01
AngelsDontBurn
Amazing. I say next time we hang we partake in this.
Tristero's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 08:07
Tristero
@Angels: You've got a place to stay if you come to L.A. for E 4 All. Then . . . shenanigans!
Mister Disco's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 08:25
Mister Disco
This is primo stuff, sir. Can't wait for moar.

Hope everything is alright with your family.
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 08:40
BlindsideDork
The girl has a shirt on!
-D-'s Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 08:49
-D-
Tristero, you magnificent bastard!
blehman's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 08:55
blehman
Awesome hobby.
atheistium's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 09:10
atheistium
that girls shirt,
I DO WANT
Tiff's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 11:43
Tiff
-D- said it well.

Tristero, you may be my hero.
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 11:53
Topher Cantler
You guys should see the rest of them. So win.
bluemeep's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 14:42
bluemeep
The fruits of this hobby fill me with smiles and kittens.
A New Challenger's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 16:13
A New Challenger
Tristero, I finally posted my handiwork.
walnutthewise's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 20:24
walnutthewise
Sad pappy shor do hallaw
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/21/2007 21:44
Bob Muir
Moar!
spitonastranger's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/25/2007 22:13
spitonastranger
viva la sticky bandits.
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