Genesis and Evolution of the Radness

From whence came the radness? As soon ask from whence came the light when only darkness abound! Instead rest easy with the knowledge that the radness is emergent and fueled by fires so bright as to blot out the sun itself.
The radness bursts forth in the guise of Peterkin, humble cello-playing gnome of Belmont. Peterkin set forth from his home in Belmont with microscopic powers, but it was not long before his journey led him into the psychedelic process of forearm maximisation. Thus Micro Pete becomes Macro Pete, and then as his fame ensues and his back grows flesh: Pete 'Teen Star' Allison. Soon, Peterkin's powers become so vast that he transcends himself and after brief periods known as Pete 'former teen star' Allison, Pete is meat, and Pete Pucia the world bears witness to the birth of Pete the Radness. Behold! As this photo proves, he even has detachable arms which he can send up the rock while he snarls from below.

Be warned: if they catch you at the hill trying to be radder than Pete then they'll send you home to mother in a cardboard box.

Photo: Mark Watson