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From The New York Shitty Inbox: PABS
Filed under: Area 51
Donna (who brought this item to my attention) writes:
Thought you might get a kick out of this. The logo is hilarious! Not quite battery operated socks, but close!
I have perused this site. The snappy graphic (and the sound effects which accompany it) are quite something. Be sure to check out the promotional video as well. It makes for some, um, interesting snow day entertainment.
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Photo Du Jour: Whitewash
A few thoughts:
- Whitewashing over a Vacate Order— next to perhaps drawing a red circle around said Vacate Order— only serves to draw more attention to said Vacate Order.
- How the hell can a building which is under construction get a Vacate Order? Then again, you can always trust Williamsburg to be on the cutting edge when it comes to such matters.
I guess the Department of Buildings is at long last taking a more pro-active stance when it comes to enforcement.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Shadowplay
This lovely image hails from Greenpoint Avenue and comes courtesy of Noah Devereaux. Nice capture!
Miss Heather
Quicklink: The Great Greenpoint Ugly-Off!
My buddy Joey over at Curbed was kind enough to bring this fugfest featuring two buildings from none other than the Garden Spot of the Universe to my attention. So which excrescence do YOU think is worse: 200 Franklin Street or 524 Manhattan Avenue? Personally (and I write this as the “tipster” mentioned in the photo credits) I lean towards 200 Franklin. It looks like am ionic air purifier date-raped a butt plug. Or as one commenter, Restless, puts it all too eloquently:
I’d be ashamed to be seen entering either one, but have to give the Eye Damage Award to 524 Manhattan — because it looks like Harry was serious, while we all know Karl scribbles his designs in his sleep, as therapy, hoping to transfer his nightmares to the world at large.
I couldn’t have said it any better myself. Point, click and vote fellow Greenpointers!
Miss Heather
LAST GASP: Do Electric Socks Sheathe Robotic Feet?
Today I found a most interesting item advertised in the window of Cato’s Army Navy Store: battery-operated socks.
I am a big fan of Cato’s. Who cannot help but love an establishment which proudly advertises that they have women’s camouflage t-shirts in stock? Needless to say I went inside and inquired about said socks.
Me: I noticed you have battery-operated socks. May I see them?
Saleslady: They’re there.
Me: Where?
Saleslady: Right in front of you.
And so they were. A men’s size large, to be exact.
Do you have these in a smaller size?
I inquired.
Younger saleslady: We have them in medium. That comes out to a women’s size 10 1/2 – 12.
Me: That’s way too big. I’m a 6- 6 1/2…
Both salesladies concur: You need an extra small.
Me: Methinks my husband is a size 9 or 10. I’ll buy the medium size.
Both salesladies: Let us know how they work, no one has bought them yet.
Me: Oh, I will. I want him to test them out on him before I buy a pair.
(knowing laughter)
I thought I had a real pisser to hit the Mister with this evening. $29.95 is a small price to pay for such merriment. I employed my usual tactic: I hit him minutes after he came home from work. It backfired. Miserably.
Me: I found something very interesting at Cato’s Army Navy Store.
The Mister: ???
Me: Battery-powered socks.
I’ve had these! They work great! In fact, they work so well you have to wear another pair of socks under them so you won’t burn your feet!
So there’s your product review per the Mister himself. If you’re in need of Lectra Sox head to Cato’s. Tell ’em Miss Mister Heather sent you.
Cato’s Army Navy Store
654 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Happy Valentine’s Day, Mister Heather. Enjoy your Lectra Sox!
Miss Heather
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