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New York City

Not a good sign.

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There are only two ways this sign can be pronounced: “doe doe,” as in the dodo bird (at best), or “doo doo.” As in, doo doo.

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marketing, New York City, on the street language, marketing, New York City, signage

Best rice pudding signs ever.

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Rarely do I post a photo or video not to just make fun of it. In fact, I’ve often mocked this place, Rice, on Spring Street.

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marketing, New York City, on the street marketing, New York City, signage

“C” is for Child Star

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Sesame Street was my one big television appearance as a kid. Being in the show open every day for several years can go to a kid’s head. I’m lucky I didn’t end up like the Diff’rent Strokes kids, bless. Other kids around the neighborhood were regulars on the show. I was jealous of those kids. […]

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childhood, New York City, pop culture, TV, wayback 1970s, belgrays on tv, childhood, New York City, sesame street, TV, video

Still Life With Crackhead Stuff

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I was walking along Bleecker Street yesterday and just had to snap this photo. Then, some dopey tourist saw me taking the picture and whipped out his own camera. Copycat. I hate it when people copy. He must have thought we’d both stumbled on a tableau of unexpected, urban beauty. Actually, I wanted to document […]

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on the street crackheads, drugs, New York City, on the street

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