Kilroy Claus was here

In an earlier post, I referenced the once-famous "Kilroy" phase that has its origins sometime around the Second World War.   It was so prevalent in the war effort that there are reports that the graffiti would show up behind enemy lines causing the enemy leaders to believe that it was an Allied spy ring with a code agent named "Kilroy".   There are other versions of the graffiti hero in other countries, but the best known is of the bald figure peeking over the wall with just his hands showing that I have come to know and love.   Here in Monroe, probably done without this intention, is a Santa playhouse for the little ones to occupy themselves in while waiting in line to see the big guy.   On the chimney is a wooden Santa appearing to either slide down the chimney or climb out of it.   The figure is constructed in a way that makes it appear to be "Kilroy-like", at least to me.   I thought it would make a good picture and it was finally a morning where we didn't have rain, clouds, or high winds so the colors and structure would be photographed well.   Looking at it through the viewfinder, I had a fleeting moment where I thought it would be funny to grab a Sharpie and make the indelible mark under his face.   Since none of the children visiting the house would get it, and I might have had to write this blog from the Green County Jail, I thought against it.   Kilroy Claus will just have to fade back into history along with the pet rock and Tab.