The new Observer Music Monthly supplement owes a debt to Rolling Stone in its look and feel. Thankfully it doesn't mimic the inspid writing. The highlight is an article by former editor of The Face Johnny Davis on the Third Annual Funkmaster Flex Celebrity Car Show. The New York event is an excuse for the great and the good of hip-hop to show off their obscene material wealth in the form of grossly over-customized vehicles. Alongside the revelation that Wyclef Jean owns a truck fitted with a shark tank is Tim Westwood talking about his own legendary van:

"When I'm rolling down with my 24-inch rims, nobody's saying 'Wacky Races' to me. Motherfuckers are saying, 'God damn, there goes Westwood. That's a great look.'"

I for one will be shouting 'wacky races' next time I see Westwood and his tastefully understated van in Marylebone [see Popism passim]. Those outside London can join in the fun by e-mailing him with your own thoughts. If anyone finds out why a 40 something man drives an A-Team van decorated with a portrait of himself and his name in twelve inch letters, then do get in touch.