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We’ve found Waldo On Instagram

Kevin Whipps Last updated: April 9, 2024 · 3 min read

Back in the day, there was a series of books called “Where’s Waldo?” (which was named “Where’s Wally?” outside of the U.S.) where you flipped the pages to find these mammoth illustrations of lots of tiny characters. You had to dig around to find the now iconic character in the red and white striped shirt with matching knit cap. The books were super popular – so much so that today, @wallyfound is a feed on Instagram, which is done by a man who, like Waldo (or Wally), is pretty anonymous. Sure, the BBC interviewed him, but they never showed his face.
The resulting photos are well worth the extra recognition.

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••| Sunset is still my favourite colour. #WallyFound ????|••

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••| Knock knock! Who’s there? Annie! Annie who? Annie body there willing to be a better person? . September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth and yesterday @instannnnagram hosted a grand photowalk to spread the good word and make us all remember that not everyone out there is as lucky as we are. . Gold is the colour of the month ???? and we all shall be aware of the symptoms because the earlier we diagnose it, more lives we can save. . Let’s not forget cancer doesn’t choose colour, age, background or wealth. It could happen to someone closer than you might ever imagine! It could have happened to you. . If you are interested in doing good, you can get more infos on how to give blood: www.blood.co.uk or register to be a stem cell donor: www.deletebloodcancer.org.uk . It won’t take you 1min and you might end up saving someone’s life. As you imagine, your life doesn’t get much better than that. . Be aware of the symptoms: www.bechildcanceraware.org . #GoldPhotoWalk #HattiesHeroes #ShowYourGold #WallyFound ????|| ???? by @tobyziff |••

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Kevin Whipps is a writer and editor based in Phoenix, Arizona. When he’s not working on one of the many writing projects in his queue, he’s designing stickers with his wife at Whipps Sticker Co.

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Hi! My name is Kevin Whipps, and I'm a writer and editor based in Phoenix, Arizona. When I'm not working taking pictures of old cars and trucks, I'm either writing articles for Creative Market or hawking stickers at Whipps Sticker Co.

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