Great Moments in Advertising Placement: Astoria Edition

Get Curly 600

My not-so-inner nerd/freak was jumping for joy upon making this discovery. So much so I had to point out my find to the Mister:

What we are seeing here are two ways one can get curly. You can use the product advertised on that billboard or you can simply have sex in Athena’s temple.*

*Special thanks/props go out to a fellow (owner?) at the Greenpoint Toy Center for making me aware of this. NOTE: he did so because I was purchasing a Medusa figurine which now stands watch atop my monitor. Thanks!

New York Shitty Photo Du Jour: Au Contraire

June 22, 2014 ·
Filed under: 11105, Astoria, Astoria Queens, New York City 

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From the 30th Avenue stop of the N train.

New York Shitty Photo Du Jour: The Word On The Street

From 20th Avenue.

New York Shitty Photos Du Jour: Ditmars Boulevard

April 12, 2014 ·
Filed under: 11105, Astoria, Astoria Queens 

Taken April 12, 2014.

New York Shitty Photo Du Jour: Lies & Cigars

March 9, 2014 ·
Filed under: 11103, Astoria, Astoria Queens, The Word On The Street 

Two things which, in yours truly’s observation, tend to go together…

(Taken March 9, 2014.)

Spotted On 31st Street: Binti

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This is eerily reminiscent of a flyer I spied on Manhattan Avenue not terribly long ago. As to whether this is a new trend (burglarizing apartments and puppies) is anyone’s guess— either way it is not cool. If anyone has seen Binti or knows of her whereabouts please contact her people at the above-listed telephone number. Thanks!

Urban Fur: Meet Chupi

October 6, 2013 ·
Filed under: 11105, Astoria, Astoria Queens, Urban Fur 

Meet Chupi

One Big Hombre

Android phone establishes a sense of scale

This magnificent beast (who I was told— and totally believe— weighs 20 pounds) holds court at Jolsons Fine Wines.

New York Shitty Photos Du Jour: Help Keep New York City Clean

23rd Avenue, 11105

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Manhattan Avenue 11222

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Help Keep NYC Clean

(All taken October 6, 2013)

Spotted in Astoria: Steve Levin

September 15, 2013 ·
Filed under: 11205, 11206, Astoria, Astoria Queens, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Wow, WTF 

Astoria for Levin and Ciafone

Re-elect Levin IN ASTORIA

The primary might be over, but the mysteries and vestiges remain. Like these posters on Broadway in Astoria, Queens the Mister and I spied this weekend, for example. Why are they here?

Anyone?

The Word On The Street, Part II: Special Salinger Edition

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As captured today in Astoria by Catherine Penfold (who was gracious enough to let me share it here— thanks!)

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