Normally here at GofG we pride ourselves on reporting information with the highest standards of integrity; however some things are just too good to not share. After spending a thoroughly relaxing weekend outside of Manhattan, I came back into our fair city via train through Penn Station. I proceeded to hop on the A train to West 4th St. to switch to the B/D. While waiting for the subway, I sadly encountered Sunday Night Special Guitar/Singing act, so I walked down the platform to get away from it. It was decidedly not as bad as the next spectacle.
Here it was: A really old man, peeing into a cup while sort of trying to use a steel column as a make shift urinal/hiding spot. There was NOTHING discreet about this. He took his time, but when he was done, he inspected his cup which was about to runneth over – and then he flung the contents onto the tracks making a HUGE splash. CLASSIC. No one else on the platform seemed particularly disturbed by this. Two minutes later some guy was leaning on the column that was previously used as the urinal. UGH! A few minutes later the subway came, and guess who got into my car? That’s right, P.P. Papa. I wondered what he was going to do next to entertain me. Then I saw it, his reach for the newspaper. Which he opened up, semi pulled down his pants, shoved the newspaper in the back. Was it possible? Was he really preparing for the big #2!?
You better believe people started to notice now.
People started politely going to the other end of the subway car, slowly at first but picking up their pace as if a bomb was about to go off. All the while I was there watching, camera phone ready. Sure, I got some strange looks taking these pics, but I did it all for you! Luckily I got off at Broadway/Lafayette before the literal sh*t storm hit. What a welcome back!
Oh good grief–humans now trying to imitate dogs! It’s time to roll out the “adult-size pooper scoopers”! Mayor Bloomberg to the rescue!
BumScratcher April 21, 2008 11:20am
I love it! Dogs pee anywhere, so shall we. We need more of this along with Garbage Strikes in summer, higher crime rate, and more rats. All will remind of us of this place that used be New York City,
unluckylibrarian April 21, 2008 11:50am
I know this guy! He is a regular at the library where I work. Now I have an idea who is pooping on the floor in our library. Nice work.
last spring, while taking in the shade (please, you don’t think i sit in the sun, do you? even with a spf of 60) in the park by the soho grand…an urban dweller on bench 4 proceeded to, shall we say, hose the flora and fauna there.
i decided it was best to leave in case my terrier got bad ideas from the human (who at least stepped away from his cardboard box home). next, he DROPPED TROU and proceeded to drop other things.
i started yelling, “ARE YOU CRAZY???” i’m intuitive like that. “ARE YOU CRAZY??? YOU CAN’T DO THAT HERE??” he ignored my advice, and continued. i threw dog poo bags at him, and never went back.
Where: Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) proudly announces the two honorees for their 8th annual TRU Love Benefit, which will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from noon to 4pm at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC. Elysabeth Kleinhans of 59E59 Theatres will receive the TRU “Spirit of Theater” Award for her ongoing generosity towards TRU as well as the off-Broadway producing community in general; and Allan Buchman of Culture Project will be acknowledged with the TRU Humanitarian Award for his dedication to bringing politically and socially conscious works to life in New York theater, and successfully using the arts for social change.
The theme of this year’s benefit is “Opening Doors” in recognition of both the nurturing homes the honorees have provided for the development of new work and new opportunities; and for their dedication to keeping open doors of communication for political and international conversations in New York theater. The event will start with a cocktail hour at noon, followed by a full luncheon. Performances will include representative scenes and songs from shows developed at 59E59 or The Culture Project, including “Gutenberg the Musical”, Prospect Theater’s bluegrass musical” Golden Boy of Blue Ridge”, “Clean Alternatives” with writer Brian Dykstra and “The Exonerated” excerpts performed by celebrity guests. TRU will also present songs from upcoming musicals being developed by TRU producers. Nancy Anderson will perform a song from “Yank!”, the musical debuting off-Broadway in February 2010, and previewing a song from the upcoming Broadway musical “Pure Country”. In addition Brian Dykstra will perform a piece from his play “Clean Alternatives” and Radiotheatre will perform from one of their radio pieces.
The TRU Love “Opening Doors” Benefit will take place Sunday, November 8, 2009, at 12 noon, at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at noon, luncheon at 1pm and performances and awards ceremony starting at 2:15. Tickets are $175 for Premium Patron level seats in the first tier, $150 for Patron level 2nd tier and $100 for general admission. Tickets may be purchased at www.truonline.org/store-new.html. Inquiries may be made by phoning 212/714-7628 or emailing TRUnltd@aol.com.
For more information, visit www.truonline.org or call 212-714-7628.
Where: BARNES & NOBLE, 150 East 86th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Open
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Barnes & Noble will host a book signing in celebration of the national launch of Park Avenue Potluck CELEBRATIONS, authored by members of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and New York Times food columnist Florence Fabricant. A POTLUCK of cider, sweets and other treats for the family celebration will be brought by many of the authors’ favorite purveyors including Eleni’s Cookies, Smithfield, Dean & DeLuca, Taste Caterers, William Poll, Williams-Sonoma, Gristedes, MrsMonogram.com and others.
A percentage of net sales of products in Barnes & Noble stores nationally will support ‘Kids Express’, an individualized program -- funded by The Society of MSKCC – designed to help adult cancer patients communicate with their children about their illness.
Where: La Venue and The Tunnel, 608 west 28th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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California wine country is heading east to New York with the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour. Ted Allen, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Brand Ambassador, is thrilled to engage consumers in the Big Apple with live cooking demonstrations at the Tour and to encourage foodies to open up about their food and wine questions. Additionally, guests are invited to join Robert Mondavi Private Selection’s Avram Deitch and other wine experts at the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine tour to learn anything and everything - from wine making to wine pairing.
Where: SVA Theater, 333 23rd st , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Edward R. Pressman Alan & Gabe Polsky
and
First Look Studios
Eva Mendes
special screening of
BAD LIEUTENANT
PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS
A FILM BY WERNER HERZOG
screenplay by William Finkelstein
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April 21, 2008 8:44am
LOL!!!! I can’t believe you had the gall to take photos.
LOL. Pictures speak more than a thousand words indeed.
Oh good grief–humans now trying to imitate dogs! It’s time to roll out the “adult-size pooper scoopers”! Mayor Bloomberg to the rescue!
April 21, 2008 11:20am
I love it! Dogs pee anywhere, so shall we. We need more of this along with Garbage Strikes in summer, higher crime rate, and more rats. All will remind of us of this place that used be New York City,
April 21, 2008 11:50am
I know this guy! He is a regular at the library where I work. Now I have an idea who is pooping on the floor in our library. Nice work.
last spring, while taking in the shade (please, you don’t think i sit in the sun, do you? even with a spf of 60) in the park by the soho grand…an urban dweller on bench 4 proceeded to, shall we say, hose the flora and fauna there.
i decided it was best to leave in case my terrier got bad ideas from the human (who at least stepped away from his cardboard box home). next, he DROPPED TROU and proceeded to drop other things.
i started yelling, “ARE YOU CRAZY???” i’m intuitive like that. “ARE YOU CRAZY??? YOU CAN’T DO THAT HERE??” he ignored my advice, and continued. i threw dog poo bags at him, and never went back.
i’m not sure he used them.
What is wrong with people? That is just too much! Maybe the city should invest in portable toilets! Kudos for documenting the magic on camera!
August 23, 2008 5:28pm
This is why public transportation fails and why gas keeps going up.