Urban Artifact: Kent Avenue
Taken August 30, 2014.
Urban Artifact: Pornocopia!
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Artifact
For the last week the Mister has been on “staycation”. This has entailed certain things, among them:
- Taking strolls at a more leisurely pace. This is my concession to the Mister.
- The Mister allowing yours truly to investigate items I find of interest.
This post is an example of the latter. This evening the Mister and I were meeting friends for dinner at Raizes.* Instead of simply walking McGuinness (which is a bit much), I suggested we walk Newell instead. It was not long until we encountered something interesting. This:
I, having seen quite a bit of weird shit on the this block over the years, immediately dove in.
You’re not going to touch that?
The Mister asked. To wit I replied;
There’s porn in this bag.
Sure enough, my “porndar” was correct!
Behold, Sticky Fingered #2.
Underneath this fine piece of cinema was Rocky 3 & Rocky 5. Fascinating.
And underneath all the previous was, naturally, MORE PORN! Specifically: Ass Fuck 4, Little Lace Panties 1…
and this intriguingly titled tape of specially curated material. What secrets does it hold, I wonder? Any/all who are looking for something to do this holiday weekend may want to take the above selections under consideration. There are eight tapes total (one of which is not labelled at all— intriguing!) and they can be found behind the Key Food on Newell Street.
I have neatly arranged them for easy/selection perusal. Enjoy!
*Which I highly recommend, by the way. There are vegan and vegetarian items available. They are offered on their small plate menu. Try them!
Urban Artifact: India Street
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Artifact
Taken August 27, 2014.
Urban Artifact: 661 Days & Counting!
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, Urban Artifact
Summer may be winding down— but Greenpoint’s beloved mascot, Jailbear, is celebrating in high style with a spectacular array of new offerings!
- one plush sunflower
- one Captain America Pez dispenser (unopened)
- one bottle of soap bubbles
Urban Artifact, Part II: Love’s Detritus
Another day, another one of those illegal clothing drop-off thingys.* However this is one with a difference!
As you can see gentle readers there’s a little something for everybody.
Presenting the “KYNG”. Do it for the kids!
I apprised the Mister of my find. His response was as follows:
So did you bring some home?
I replied that prophylactics left on the sidewalk struck me as being a dicey proposition. What’s more, it would appear someone else needs them. Meanwhile, a few blocks away…
Now let’s take a look at the curb, shall we?
Sometimes when you get that feeling, you need sexual healing…
P.S.: I quickly ascertained during this stroll along Brooklyn’s 3rd Avenue it is graced with a great many adult establishments. That, however, is the subject of another post. Prepare yourselves.
*For those of you who may be wondering, condoms are not the strangest item I have seen left at these collection boxes. That distinction goes to Nassau Avenue where a pair of pink butt plugs, a pink magic pearl vibrator with a rabbit-shaped cliteral stimulator and scattered Jujubes were spied by my buddy Rachael. Don’t believe me? Click here.
Urban Artifact, Part I: 37 Street
Taken August 20, 2014.
From The New York Shitty Inbox…
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Artifact
Jilly Ballistic writes:
Not sure if you came across this divine structure previously, but I thought you should know about it.
Enjoy.
Nice. I for one am delighted the East River Ferry is back in service. No doubt a tourist or two has disembarked here to meet this, our proud ambassador. Welcome to Greenpoint!
Urban Artifact*: Special 31st Avenue and Steinway Edition
Taken August 14, 2014.
*Once in a very very blue moon I will encounter something which quite frankly defies an easy— if any— description. This will have to suffice.
Urban Artifact: McCarren Park
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Artifact
Taken August 8, 2014.
Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: 652 Days & Counting!
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Artifact
Looks like Jailbear is taking the imminent closure of Lulu’s pretty hard. Or perhaps he is celebrating? Anyone out there know if teddy bears like pizza? Sorry folks, I have a very hard time feeling sorry for a business owner who:
- Didn’t seem to have an issue with the anti-gay clause in his lease— for a decade— until it became convenient to do so.
- Went on the record saying this:
They (gay establishments — Ed. note) do well because you don’t have issues of fighting,” he said. “They’re nice people, they’re wonderful to deal with. It’s easier. Typically you don’t have to offer food.
So apparently gay people do not eat or fight. Just goes to show you learn something new every day. Did I mention that watering holes in our fair city are required by law to offer food? Well, I just did.
UPDATE, 6:03 p.m.: It would appear that the owner of Lulu’s has been trying to sell this establishment for some time. An anonymous tipster writes:
(He) tried to sell me that place 3 years ago. Crying the blues about not making money etc. I was actually interested UNTIL I toured the space. SHIT HOLE ….literally! At that time the toilets were flushing INTO the basement! Exposed wires, bad plumbing, mold, rotting floors and walls. WAAAAAAAY too much work to bring the place up to code, so I declined.
So there you go.
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