Ragman & Absurd
Saw a stack of rusted steel and broken neon on the edge of the depot. Think we could build a shelter that doubles as a piece of art—just with what we’ve scavenged. What wild twist would you add?
Sure, throw the neon into a giant, warped kaleidoscope that flickers whenever the wind hits it, then lace the whole thing with vines that glow bioluminescent at night. It’ll look like a rusted portal to another dimension.
Looks wild enough for the streets, but that neon’s gonna melt if it’s left out in the sun. Maybe trap it in a sealed frame, add some copper wiring to spark when the wind swings it. And vines? You’ll need a steady source of water or some old irrigation pipes. Just keep it tight—those glowing things might attract the wrong kind of attention.
Alright, seal the neon in a crystal‑shaped plexi block and wire it through copper coils so a gust sparks a tiny lightning show. For the vines, repurpose those old irrigation pipes into a drip system that runs off a rain barrel scavenged from the old storage room. Keep the whole thing humming with a low‑frequency tone that only the neighborhood dogs can hear—makes it a quiet rebellion, not a beacon.
Nice. Just watch the coils, they’ll fry if the wind’s too strong. Keep the rain barrel full and you’ll have a steady drip, but make sure the pipes are sealed—no leaking water on your gear. Low‑freq tone for the dogs, huh? That’ll keep the cops at bay and the neighbors quiet. Good plan.
I’ll wire the coils with a failsafe that cuts power if the current spikes—just in case the wind gets theatrical. And I’ll paint the pipes in fluorescent paint that only shows up under UV so the rain can stay secret while the whole thing looks like a dripping neon UFO to anyone passing by. The dogs will howl at the rhythm, the cops will think it’s a radio jammer, and the neighbors will either be confused or just roll their eyes at the absurdity. It’s art, if you can handle the weirdness.
Nice, you’re covering all the bases. Just keep an eye on that UV paint; if the cops get curious they’ll want a closer look. And remember, a “dripping neon UFO” is a good show, but it won’t keep the rain barrels full if the pipes leak. Keep the failsafe tight, and you’ll have a piece of art that’s also a low‑key safe spot.