Hey Jed, This is pretty awesome! I love the background color, the detail in the third eye, and the generally retro vibe! It takes me right back to the eighties and beyond! "Kilroy Was Here" was a widespread, iconic piece of American graffiti during World War II, featuring a cartoon doodle of a bald-headed man with a large nose peeking over a wall, often accompanied by the phrase, symbolizing the ubiquity of American troops. It originated from James J. Kilroy, a shipyard inspector in Quincy, Massachusetts, who used the phrase to mark inspected, riveted work. Key details about the "Kilroy Was Here" legend include: The Originator: James J. Kilroy was a 46-year-old checker at the Fore River Shipyard, who marked his work to ensure riveting gangs weren't paid twice for the same job. Spread by Troops: The phrase was spotted by servicemen on ships built at the yard and subsequently spread globally by American GIs, who drew it on walls, equipment, and in conquered territories. The Doodle: The accompanying image of the man with the long nose peeking over a wall is sometimes associated with a British character named "Mr. Chad," which merged with the American phrase.
