Jeepny and Pop Philosophy
Jeepnys can be classified into a philosophy and literature called Pop philosophy. A pop philosophy is a narrative where commercially used artifacts are transformed into an art narrative. Now what are jeepnys? Jeepnys belong to World War 2 military jeeps which were converted and modified into jeeps now used in the Philippines for public transport. Jeepnys are an art on wheels and their bodies are covered with graffiti. Jeepnys are colorful, gay and winsome. Watching their photos one becomes catchy with catharsis. Their body is a feast for the eyes and their wheels are a soul in motion. Jeepnys are birds that walk on land. An experience of seeing jeepnys is one of ecstasy and catharsis. Jeepnys are a cultural icon of the Philippines and they become art for the hoipolloi.
