There will be no need for anyone to visit Seattle after reading thisSeptember 20th, 2007 @ 7:01 am
We’ve all benefited from the digital camera The King gave me for my birthday this year. I’ve been able to prove to the interweb that I see crazy things in downtown Seattle. Things like naked bike riders, out of place cowboys, and just plain crazies. This last week I’ve started to keep my camera, not just in my purse, but in my hand and ready to snap a picture of something. Anything.
For weeks, maybe months, I’ve been driving by a certain billboard. Every time I race past it I think; at some point you’d better get a picture of that.
Finally I remembered to have my camera poised and ready as we drove by it recently.
I know you are looking at this billboard and wondering why I would want a picture of an ad about traffic. And not only are you asking why would I want to take this picture, but why would I want the interweb to see it?
Good thing I took a close up shot. I’m very giving.
And not only did I take a close up of it, but I also used my mad photoshop skillz in case any of you might have missed the crucial part.
It’s a squirrel. And he’s dealing poker. And not just dealing poker, but doing it while wearing a little bow tie. Dude, it doesn’t get any funnier then this.
(Expect maybe this picture, taken at the Central Park Zoo a few weeks ago.)
While making a run to Lowe’s* last week, Babboo and I were stuck in the car at a red light. I looked up and noticed the bridge in front of us was covered by a big blue tarp. This wasn’t a bunch of smaller tarps made into one big tarp. This was a huge piece of material. Seriously, it was crazy huge.
I initially wondered if it was some sort of Christo installation project, ala The Gates. Alas, The King said it was covered because they were painting it. Good to know, because it freaked my shiz out. Seriously, so huge and freaky.
Last weekend I saw this marquee and took a picture while I was driving, you know, before I had to make a turn.
I got excited about The Melvins coming. But only because I was thinking that Carrisa was a huge fan. Apparently this was all in my head. When I told her they were coming to town she was all who in the hell are The Melvins? Oopsie, my bad.
Then last night on the walk home I saw this:
Awesome, a stinky dumpster. That’s not all. Look closer.
It’s a sweet boombox. While pausing to take this picture, I had to think for a second if I wanted to pick it up and take it home. Dude, I’ve got a lot of cassettes that I could use on it. And check out the cord. Is that connected to a microphone or some sort of speaker? This might have been an ever bigger motherlode.
So tell me, seen anything crazy lately in the town you’re from? And if not, what TV show are you most looking forward to this season? And did you see “Kid Nation” last night? What did you think? We liked it. We’re also super sad that Jimmy went home. He was cute.
*We are usually very loyal to Home Depot. But Lowe’s had an awesome sale on garage door opener installation. We couldn’t pass it up. We also now have a garage door opener. Which means we are getting closer and closer to a move in date. Who needs toilets when you can open your garage door with a press of a button?
I have a slight TV addiction · City living
Carrisa
said,
September 20, 2007 at 3:23 pm
Ok so after I got home I asked Thom about The Melvins and he says they either came here once and played at the bar we go to, or they were going to and cancelled. But he knew who they were. Which is more than I can say for me.
And I’m really hoping I remembered to set my dvr last night for Kid Nation. I can’t remember now if I did.
But I’m sure I can catch it online.
Laurel
said,
September 20, 2007 at 3:32 pm
In the past 10 days, I have seen no fewer than 3 dudes walking around NYC with old skool boom boxes! The boom box lives!
Operation Pink Herring
said,
September 20, 2007 at 3:40 pm
I took my camera running with me last week. RUNNING. Because I see crazy things all the time and they must be photographed.
I love HD. Lowe’s doesn’t do it for me. Not sure why. Congrats on the garage door opener!! People mock them, but let me tell you something: it is a huge pain in the ass to have to get out of your car, open the garage, drive in, and then get back out and shut the door. Such a pain that one would be tempted to just park on the street instead and get a parking ticket. Not me of course, since I’m not lazy AT ALL.
HollowSquirrel
said,
September 20, 2007 at 3:43 pm
I heart squirrels in bowties, especially those who can deal a mean hand of poker. Clearly, that needed to be photographed. I thank you for this fine work.
Didn’t watch Kid Nation, although I did stop by and saw cute Jimmy and then couldn’t bear the thought of watching these little morsels of cuteness all alone and in need of mommy hugs. See, I’m a sap.
Keri
said,
September 20, 2007 at 3:44 pm
That Boom Box Rocks. I bet you could’ve cleaned it up & used it for all your old “mix tapes” laying around.
I heart Lowes. HD is always so disorganized. (or maybe thats just the hD near me)
Keri
said,
September 20, 2007 at 3:52 pm
Also, Sorry for a second comment, but forgot to mention, is that the Aurora bridge. When we lived there, some Greenpeace people (or crazies as I liked tc call them - no offense if you are affialited w/GP) tied themselves to that bridge for a few days - trying to protest the fishing boats leaving to fish in Alaska… Anyway, made a big stink & shut down the bridge for 2-3 days. That pic reminded me of that story.
Also, I think I need to email Pink Herring. I know she lives in Balto & I am wondering if we went to the same college. Maybe she wants to be my pal?
Operation Pink Herring
said,
September 20, 2007 at 4:30 pm
Keri: did you college have a lot of bitter people studying in the underground library?
stefanie
said,
September 20, 2007 at 4:39 pm
I have seen several billboards lately that are just asking to be photographed and mocked on the Internet. Alas, I almost always drive alone, and snapping photos while driving is, I think, not recommended.
Also, am I the only person who still has a tape deck in her living room? I’m not saying I use it all that often (though I HAVE used it in the past month, actually), but it’s there nonetheless. I knew it was a relic, but I didn’t think it was THAT absurd!
Audrey
said,
September 20, 2007 at 4:39 pm
That billboard is awesome. I’m so glad you finally got a picture of it!
I am constantly wishing I had my camera with me when I’m driving around because of all the crazy signs I see. My favorite billboard that I finally managed to get a picture of a few months ago is a Wendy’s billboard advertising a Wendy’s 3 blocks ahead. The funny thing is that the billboard is literally directly above a Wendy’s. Apparently the Wendy’s under the billboard is not as good as the one 3 blocks ahead.
Stephanie
said,
September 20, 2007 at 5:35 pm
Ahhhh the boombox, it brings back memories of being around the age of 11-13, I wanted the biggest one I could get… and on Christmas Morning Santa did not disappoint… only problem was… I could NOT pick it up…
I think it may have been that very same style…
Memory flashback…
Lisa B
said,
September 20, 2007 at 5:44 pm
That little squirrel dealing cards. SO cute!
What a cool idea for a post — take pics of your walk.
May
said,
September 20, 2007 at 6:07 pm
Sigh, I miss those awesome billboards & bus ads… But thanks for sharing. Also, Stepfanie is not the only one with a tape deck in her living room. Nothing like pulling out that angsty college-mix tape collection to remember why you’re so glad to be a grownup… (Or at least PRETENDING to be a grownup…)
Rachel
said,
September 20, 2007 at 6:40 pm
The squirrel was pretty cute and I don’t like squirrels.
Am I the only one that the first thing that popped off that sign was “pornographers”?
*pixie*
said,
September 20, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Kid Nation was good although I did NOT like those older kids. Asshats.
The squirrel billboard is why everyone should carry a camera at all times.
Kathleen
said,
September 20, 2007 at 11:13 pm
Dude, I was walking by Westlake the other night and they were doing a promo for that Naked juice brand, and they had people dressed up as HUGE plush fruit — orange, apple, banana, grapes — dancing in a circle and holding picket signs saying, ‘Get naked’ or something.
I thought of you and all your random photos and REALLY wanted to take a picture but I didn’t have my camera with me. Too bad — it was classic Westlake madness at its finest!
angela
said,
September 21, 2007 at 12:28 am
When you become psychos like us, you start getting unnaturally excited about broken electronics because broken electronics = awesome robot parts. You should have snatched those!
metalia
said,
September 21, 2007 at 1:33 am
I was SO hoping that there was a picture of you holding the boombox above your head, Say Anything-style. Oh, well; I love you anyway.
Christar
said,
September 21, 2007 at 7:21 pm
I haven’t seen anything really weird recently. I saw a really awesome billboard on our way back from Reno that said in huge red letters “Jesus Lives.” and it was in the middle of nowhere. So funny.
I want to see that Kid Nation. I kinda feel mixed feelings for a show that doesn’t have any parents, and heard that one of the kids got burned while trying to cook. No beuno. But since it’s there, I’m totally gonna watch it, haha!
Dana
said,
September 24, 2007 at 5:10 am
The Lincoln Symphony has a great ad campaign going. Maybe I shall get inspired to take a picture of the billboard. But it is purple on black, reminiscent of something The Artist Formerly Known As Prince would have liked. That is intentional.
It reads,
“Party like it’s 1799.”
the wifey
said,
September 24, 2007 at 7:17 pm
you’ve inspired me to start taking pictures on my drive home. maybe i can snap a few pics of the biker hole-in-the-wall bar or the dancing teenagers holding signs that point people towards new neighborhoods.