Not that anyone didn’t see this coming, but notice how marketing and PR is hitting Dumbo hard? We’ve seen the tour buses on Old Fulton and on Front Street. The tourist guides in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The streetart and photo walks. We’ve seen press from Japan, UK, Germany, Canada, Scotland, and Australia among others that shows how Dumbo is “THE place to be in NYC” for a Brooklyn experience, but recently, you’ve seen street marketing and promotions hitting the streets of Dumbo in hopes of reaching a certain demographic.
(Illy Coffee campaign in front of 111 Front St Art Galleries)
Street marketing, often called “guerrilla marketing” is used to get the name out and advertising a brand with little or no money. It can be a creative and imaginative way of replacing or supplementing an ad campaign. Done effectively, it can reach a specific target audience or community. We asked one of the recent street marketing folks (not one of the pictured ones here) and asked, “Why Dumbo?” Asked to remain anonymous, they said, “Dumbo is a perfect place for street marketing with a good mix of residential, business, and of course the creative community. We [Ed: the advertising firm] felt with Dumbo being a high income demographic, they are smarter about innovative marketing vs conventional advertising. Our product campaign was perfect for this type of marketing. Dumbo also has the high condo and rent pries, so they’re more likely to buy our products.” In a way, you can say that underground street culture and artists were tuned into the Dumbo art scene long before any ‘corporation’ was and was not about ‘reaching a demographic’. But as a resident and one who appreciates art/culture, we hope this doesn’t go the way of a SoHo or West Village that brings a Banana Republic store because that’s who they’re targeting. Obviously we don’t see that happening.
But one that got us scratching our heads is the above bike photo (Thanks mikemookie for this one). Rather than being snarky and say that this is an idea that won’t work over the Belgian block streets of Dumbo, create your own caption in the comments (our readers are much more creative than we are). For the PR people out there, does this sort of marketing work in Dumbo?
(Simply Orange Juice giveaway on Front/Washington Street)
(Tour bus stop for Front Street Pizza)
I already know where the comments are going to go on this post… “it’s all the yuppies fault!” and so on. So I’m gonna share my thoughts early and then stay out of harms way…
There is nothing good that can come from this type of marketing in our neighborhood (or any neighborhood for that matter). It is all summed up in the comment from the “street marketing folk” you spoke to – “Dumbo also has the high condo and rent prices, so they’re more likely to buy our products.” I guess we can just sit back and not fight the inevitable, or we can look to our community groups to establish and enforce street marketing laws that would prohibit a company from setting up a free-sample stand outside the front door of our homes and turning our community into a mini-mall.
I already know where the comments are going to go on this post… “it’s all the yuppies fault!” and so on. So I’m gonna share my thoughts early and then stay out of harms way…
There is nothing good that can come from this type of marketing in our neighborhood (or any neighborhood for that matter). It is all summed up in the comment from the “street marketing folk” you spoke to – “Dumbo also has the high condo and rent prices, so they’re more likely to buy our products.” I guess we can just sit back and not fight the inevitable, or we can look to our community groups to establish and enforce street marketing laws that would prohibit a company from setting up a free-sample stand outside the front door of our homes and turning our community into a mini-mall.
Would somebody please start distributing dirty martini samples during the lunch and cocktail hours? I mean since we are a desirable demographic at least we ought to get partially reimbursed for our high rent and condo prices with swag and free merch!
Would somebody please start distributing dirty martini samples during the lunch and cocktail hours? I mean since we are a desirable demographic at least we ought to get partially reimbursed for our high rent and condo prices with swag and free merch!
@mikemookie, but it really is the yuppies fault. If it weren’t for them, these marketing wouldnt happen in the neighborhood. I’m all for free stuff, so bring it, but the product has to be good to get people to buy your stuff.
The other comment about cocktails, can’t wait for the beer companies to come in and give out free drinks.
@mikemookie, but it really is the yuppies fault. If it weren’t for them, these marketing wouldnt happen in the neighborhood. I’m all for free stuff, so bring it, but the product has to be good to get people to buy your stuff.
The other comment about cocktails, can’t wait for the beer companies to come in and give out free drinks.
The yuppies fault – maybe? But, let’s start with the source, the DEVELOPERS. Can anyone say Dock Street? Agree with nipping this in the bud and stopping the sidewalk madness. Don’t these companies need permits? And, what about limiting the number of tour buses that enter the neighborhood daily?
The yuppies fault – maybe? But, let’s start with the source, the DEVELOPERS. Can anyone say Dock Street? Agree with nipping this in the bud and stopping the sidewalk madness. Don’t these companies need permits? And, what about limiting the number of tour buses that enter the neighborhood daily?
Industries faded out. Artists moved in. Artists make neighborhood cool. Developer sees cool… chaching. Developer develops. Yuppies move in.
Lemonade gets given out to yuppies. Artists take lemonade too (it is free) and blame yuppy for cool drink.
Dirty martini stand still absent.
Industries faded out. Artists moved in. Artists make neighborhood cool. Developer sees cool… chaching. Developer develops. Yuppies move in.
Lemonade gets given out to yuppies. Artists take lemonade too (it is free) and blame yuppy for cool drink.
Dirty martini stand still absent.
I used to love it here. Now I can’t wait to move.
I used to love it here. Now I can’t wait to move.
It’s the pilgrims’ fault.
Don’t start with fading industry…. you could go back to the native americans if you want to chart the complete arc of gentrification…
Bohemians complaining about yuppies is like a polo team bemoaning elite patronage. Rarified culture is a yuppie product already, so Illy is right on the mark.
FYI, propagating artisans during an industrial downturn shores up the creation of handicrafts but does not address the loss of infrastructure and broader economic opportunity. Too much of this sort of thing is called feudalism.
At least yuppies bring the tax base and a level of entrepreneurialism. Two peas in a pod, really.
It’s the pilgrims’ fault.
Don’t start with fading industry…. you could go back to the native americans if you want to chart the complete arc of gentrification…
Bohemians complaining about yuppies is like a polo team bemoaning elite patronage. Rarified culture is a yuppie product already, so Illy is right on the mark.
FYI, propagating artisans during an industrial downturn shores up the creation of handicrafts but does not address the loss of infrastructure and broader economic opportunity. Too much of this sort of thing is called feudalism.
At least yuppies bring the tax base and a level of entrepreneurialism. Two peas in a pod, really.
what the hell?
what the hell?
artists = yuppies
old DUMBO = new DUMBO
artists = yuppies
old DUMBO = new DUMBO
Dumbostreets, what you say about the Pilgrims starting it all is truly Gentrification in a nutshell. The only thing I would add is the slavish law and order attitudes of the Nouveau Riche. Neighborhoods like Soho and Dumbo were founded on the backs of people desperate for space and willing to live here illegally. It is typical of the City to enforce laws to a point until they see the handwriting on the wall and desperately try to get out in front of a movement. Now it comes full circle. Dumbo Yuppies demanding that bums be removed, tour buses stop, free sample givers need a permit, and Pedro’s ought to obey the law and get a outside seating license.
Dumbostreets, what you say about the Pilgrims starting it all is truly Gentrification in a nutshell. The only thing I would add is the slavish law and order attitudes of the Nouveau Riche. Neighborhoods like Soho and Dumbo were founded on the backs of people desperate for space and willing to live here illegally. It is typical of the City to enforce laws to a point until they see the handwriting on the wall and desperately try to get out in front of a movement. Now it comes full circle. Dumbo Yuppies demanding that bums be removed, tour buses stop, free sample givers need a permit, and Pedro’s ought to obey the law and get a outside seating license.
… except the yuppies that live in places like DUMBO trend toward dandiesque… It all fits together nicely really…
The angry “original settler” from the creative class is a requirement.
… except the yuppies that live in places like DUMBO trend toward dandiesque… It all fits together nicely really…
The angry “original settler” from the creative class is a requirement.
Get over yourselves..if you don’t like it move, or better yet do something…blah blah blah…yuppie this yuppie that, my rent is high, but i chose to live here, i grew up in fort greene and had to move cause a funny thing called crack was invented my bldg was overrun, landlord split, so we had to get out..moved to another ghetto, went to school, have a good job so that i can afford this high rent, and appreciate where i came from, what i have, and where im going. those ppl giving that free shit out, the bus drivers, tour companies, they all get paid to do that, good for them. go ahead and starve, or better yet go ahead and move to coney island, see how much you’ll miss your rebar coffee, and your foragers “f*** its expensive but i love it” grocery stores. oh yeah and your fancy computers that your typing all that non-yuppie bad ass talk.
Get over yourselves..if you don’t like it move, or better yet do something…blah blah blah…yuppie this yuppie that, my rent is high, but i chose to live here, i grew up in fort greene and had to move cause a funny thing called crack was invented my bldg was overrun, landlord split, so we had to get out..moved to another ghetto, went to school, have a good job so that i can afford this high rent, and appreciate where i came from, what i have, and where im going. those ppl giving that free shit out, the bus drivers, tour companies, they all get paid to do that, good for them. go ahead and starve, or better yet go ahead and move to coney island, see how much you’ll miss your rebar coffee, and your foragers “f*** its expensive but i love it” grocery stores. oh yeah and your fancy computers that your typing all that non-yuppie bad ass talk.
oh yeah, go Yankees!!
oh yeah, go Yankees!!
In these harsh economic times, I am 100% pro-yuppies in dumbo. Yuppie dumo is way better than devolving into a crime ridden ghetto. If you idiots get your wish and dumbo becomes crack-ridden, then you’ll probably move back to ohio.
In these harsh economic times, I am 100% pro-yuppies in dumbo. Yuppie dumo is way better than devolving into a crime ridden ghetto. If you idiots get your wish and dumbo becomes crack-ridden, then you’ll probably move back to ohio.
The presumption that except for Yuppies pushing against the barbarians that this neighborhood would devolve into a crime and crack ridden ghetto is simple minded at best and racist at worst. The small group of white folk got along quite nicely thank you with the minorities many years ago. Crime was no more an issue back then then it was in the entire city.
The presumption that except for Yuppies pushing against the barbarians that this neighborhood would devolve into a crime and crack ridden ghetto is simple minded at best and racist at worst. The small group of white folk got along quite nicely thank you with the minorities many years ago. Crime was no more an issue back then then it was in the entire city.
Bring back the Schnitzel truck!!
Bring back the Schnitzel truck!!
How delightfully gosh Mr. Pits! Yes, bring back the Schnitzel truck! The beauty of that food wagon is that as the economy worsens for the white Yuppies in Dumbo, (i.e. more jumpers and 2nd children being put up for adoption) it would be very easy to paint out “Schnitzel” and paint in “Pork Rinds” as the client base changes. Practically no retooling needed!
No doubt Jed Walentas (the wigger) will be sporting baggy jeans and dub dueces by then.
How delightfully gosh Mr. Pits! Yes, bring back the Schnitzel truck! The beauty of that food wagon is that as the economy worsens for the white Yuppies in Dumbo, (i.e. more jumpers and 2nd children being put up for adoption) it would be very easy to paint out “Schnitzel” and paint in “Pork Rinds” as the client base changes. Practically no retooling needed!
No doubt Jed Walentas (the wigger) will be sporting baggy jeans and dub dueces by then.
… “young upwardly-mobile professionals” are probably good to have in the mix. Bohemians are nice– aesthetes as the “sister” to Reason. They round out some of the contradictions of our Order.
As for the poor and elites, they are ancient bedfellows; old flirts. The uncut street urchin is the stuff of “authentic” poetry. It’s the middle class you have to watch out for, with their ability to go both ways, an insidious poison: enough bad taste to be dangerous.
… “young upwardly-mobile professionals” are probably good to have in the mix. Bohemians are nice– aesthetes as the “sister” to Reason. They round out some of the contradictions of our Order.
As for the poor and elites, they are ancient bedfellows; old flirts. The uncut street urchin is the stuff of “authentic” poetry. It’s the middle class you have to watch out for, with their ability to go both ways, an insidious poison: enough bad taste to be dangerous.
Agreed dumbostreets. The middle class are nothing more than dung enriched soil that allows for the propagation of weeds and exotics alike. The white putzes slumming at the Jay St. bar mimic a certain “Farragat Swagger” as they hold up the walls trying to forget the humiliations suffered in grade school only to regain a “quick step” as they head for their currency trading jobs the next morning fantasizing about the tramp stamps on the colored girls.
Agreed dumbostreets. The middle class are nothing more than dung enriched soil that allows for the propagation of weeds and exotics alike. The white putzes slumming at the Jay St. bar mimic a certain “Farragat Swagger” as they hold up the walls trying to forget the humiliations suffered in grade school only to regain a “quick step” as they head for their currency trading jobs the next morning fantasizing about the tramp stamps on the colored girls.
God, both of you are such colossal wastes of life spewing diarrhea from the mouth. Hope it tastes better than it reads.
God, both of you are such colossal wastes of life spewing diarrhea from the mouth. Hope it tastes better than it reads.
What would taste good is licking the dog paw tattoos on your inner thigh.
What would taste good is licking the dog paw tattoos on your inner thigh.
Blah, Blah, Blah, next…
Blah, Blah, Blah, next…
Well, I actually mean “insidious poison” as a good thing.
Well, I actually mean “insidious poison” as a good thing.
That bike has been abandoned for months now. Waiting for the city to remove it. Looks like someone stole the cover that had been on it.
That bike has been abandoned for months now. Waiting for the city to remove it. Looks like someone stole the cover that had been on it.
Technically that bike is a “rickshaw”… which makes me think of the “City of Joy.”
Being peddled around by someone is so third world.
Technically that bike is a “rickshaw”… which makes me think of the “City of Joy.”
Being peddled around by someone is so third world.
Well yes and no, technically that bike is a “bicycle rickshaw”, or “pedicab”. Technically speaking of course.
Well yes and no, technically that bike is a “bicycle rickshaw”, or “pedicab”. Technically speaking of course.
Loose Stool, I must say, you hit the nail on the head about the Jay St Bar. Every time I walk by, I think to myself, that place is getting sleazier as the days go by. Honestly, judging by how some of the women dress who sit on the front stoop, 17 years ago, in this neighborhood, they look like they could have been in a different profession, namely the World’s oldest.
Loose Stool, I must say, you hit the nail on the head about the Jay St Bar. Every time I walk by, I think to myself, that place is getting sleazier as the days go by. Honestly, judging by how some of the women dress who sit on the front stoop, 17 years ago, in this neighborhood, they look like they could have been in a different profession, namely the World’s oldest.
High Five RabbitTurd! Their penchant for sporting crotchless panties is disgusting. Every time I stop to retie my wingtips I’m forced to look into Hell.
High Five RabbitTurd! Their penchant for sporting crotchless panties is disgusting. Every time I stop to retie my wingtips I’m forced to look into Hell.
Seriously, the blog owner needs to block this jerk off loose stools IP address. His virulent comments are a real turn off from what is otherwise an informative interesting blog. He’s ruining your blog.
Seriously, the blog owner needs to block this jerk off loose stools IP address. His virulent comments are a real turn off from what is otherwise an informative interesting blog. He’s ruining your blog.
Welcome! The resident censor has arrived! Preaching his gossip about what should or should’t be posted! Well a skank is a skank regardless of the bar or neighborhood, but they are begining to hang on J!
Welcome! The resident censor has arrived! Preaching his gossip about what should or should’t be posted! Well a skank is a skank regardless of the bar or neighborhood, but they are begining to hang on J!
It seems that there are some that are upset at the fact that someone is pointing out that some women in DUMBO who are hanging at bars are acting and dressing like real whores. Well, this is how it happens folks. How many of you have been in New york for when the year started with a 1? How many of you have been in New York before King Bloomberg? Do any of you have a clue about the Broken Window theory? How when the economy goes down, people do as well? The signs are beginning to show in you precious little hamlet and you all probably think it’s ‘chic’ or ‘artsy’, but it is the beginning. So let dain paste paper dogs defecating on walls and call it art (vandalism) and women hang on the stoops of bars shaking their wares at whatever walks by, and by the look of some of the men, it is really the low denominator of your bunch. Drink you beers and wines in public. Soon, you’ll get the dealers on every corner and before long ‘grimey’ New York is back. You know what New York is that? The New York all you out of towners feared.
It seems that there are some that are upset at the fact that someone is pointing out that some women in DUMBO who are hanging at bars are acting and dressing like real whores. Well, this is how it happens folks. How many of you have been in New york for when the year started with a 1? How many of you have been in New York before King Bloomberg? Do any of you have a clue about the Broken Window theory? How when the economy goes down, people do as well? The signs are beginning to show in you precious little hamlet and you all probably think it’s ‘chic’ or ‘artsy’, but it is the beginning. So let dain paste paper dogs defecating on walls and call it art (vandalism) and women hang on the stoops of bars shaking their wares at whatever walks by, and by the look of some of the men, it is really the low denominator of your bunch. Drink you beers and wines in public. Soon, you’ll get the dealers on every corner and before long ‘grimey’ New York is back. You know what New York is that? The New York all you out of towners feared.
And to continue with my rant….I wonder how many of you will vote for Bloomberg thinking he will reform the MTA? ANY long time resident knows that this is complete B.S. The MTA is a state agency, for bloomberg to fulfill his empty promises would takes years of fights in albany, it would take the MTA being disbanded. So go ahead vote for his empty promisses, he got you all suckered into believing crime is down (tell that to the pratt student in a coma), or that the school system is top notch (tell that to teachers and students who have been savagely beaten) Rant off
And to continue with my rant….I wonder how many of you will vote for Bloomberg thinking he will reform the MTA? ANY long time resident knows that this is complete B.S. The MTA is a state agency, for bloomberg to fulfill his empty promises would takes years of fights in albany, it would take the MTA being disbanded. So go ahead vote for his empty promisses, he got you all suckered into believing crime is down (tell that to the pratt student in a coma), or that the school system is top notch (tell that to teachers and students who have been savagely beaten) Rant off
Does that mean Hotpants are coming back too, RabbitTurd?
Does that mean Hotpants are coming back too, RabbitTurd?
Hot pants, lol! At least that is more acceptable than the split skirt revealing the gates to hell.
Hot pants, lol! At least that is more acceptable than the split skirt revealing the gates to hell.
Funny how they get upset at free corporate giveaways and bums, when J is becoming a typical hole in the wall dive bar attracting a questionable element.
Funny how they get upset at free corporate giveaways and bums, when J is becoming a typical hole in the wall dive bar attracting a questionable element.
No, what’s really funny is how you two bleat all the time about Old DUMBO this, Old DUMBO that, extolling the virtues of Old DUMBO whilst claiming to BE Old DUMBO…don’t you idiots know that 68 Jay St Bar is owned by Old long time DUMBO residents and is frequented by the same?
Guess you must be crotchless pantie wearing tramp stamp having gates to hell.
No, what’s really funny is how you two bleat all the time about Old DUMBO this, Old DUMBO that, extolling the virtues of Old DUMBO whilst claiming to BE Old DUMBO…don’t you idiots know that 68 Jay St Bar is owned by Old long time DUMBO residents and is frequented by the same?
Guess you must be crotchless pantie wearing tramp stamp having gates to hell.
Well that explains the sagging breasts.
Well that explains the sagging breasts.
: )
: )
rawr- what point are you trying to make exactly?
Old New York had crackheads and prostitutes everywhere, by your logic, If crackheads and prostitutes start making a comeback, then we should all smile and reminisce about the old days?
rawr- what point are you trying to make exactly?
Old New York had crackheads and prostitutes everywhere, by your logic, If crackheads and prostitutes start making a comeback, then we should all smile and reminisce about the old days?
No moron, I made my point earlier.
No moron, I made my point earlier.
Maybe a moron would understand your pointless point, but from my perspective your blowing wind out of your rear blow hole.
The only thing you said was that the patrons are old dumbo residents, which is not necessarily true as some of the skanks moved in only recently, and many of the old time residents no longer live here. So please clarify your previous post on how the current skanks are old time residents or get off your virtual soapbox.
Maybe a moron would understand your pointless point, but from my perspective your blowing wind out of your rear blow hole.
The only thing you said was that the patrons are old dumbo residents, which is not necessarily true as some of the skanks moved in only recently, and many of the old time residents no longer live here. So please clarify your previous post on how the current skanks are old time residents or get off your virtual soapbox.
and to see how much you actually know, do you know what that location was before a dive bar?
and to see how much you actually know, do you know what that location was before a dive bar?
Don’t really care enough to banter with the likes of you, but thanks anyway.
Don’t really care enough to banter with the likes of you, but thanks anyway.
I went in there and was challenged by this really weird chick at the door that I wasn’t local. I’m 2 years in the neighborhood and I don’t have any problem sharing the space with her. Don’t quite get this territorial thing you guys got going.
Anyway, the bartender was cool. Gave us a round on the house. Bringing me back to the old days of the buyback.
I went in there and was challenged by this really weird chick at the door that I wasn’t local. I’m 2 years in the neighborhood and I don’t have any problem sharing the space with her. Don’t quite get this territorial thing you guys got going.
Anyway, the bartender was cool. Gave us a round on the house. Bringing me back to the old days of the buyback.
@2cents,
Welcome to the hood. I’m not territorial about it, just don’t want it to devolve from yuppiedomw to white trash ville. Did the weird chick at least shake something at you?
@rawr, well you really told me off, lol.
@2cents,
Welcome to the hood. I’m not territorial about it, just don’t want it to devolve from yuppiedomw to white trash ville. Did the weird chick at least shake something at you?
@rawr, well you really told me off, lol.
Any longtime Brooklyn resident knows that newcomers have no monopoly on skankism… meaning, I don’t think you can have it both ways… that is, be upset about nice middle class families bringing Law and Order and then fear the opposite trend as part of an economic downturn: neo-1970’s.
Any longtime Brooklyn resident knows that newcomers have no monopoly on skankism… meaning, I don’t think you can have it both ways… that is, be upset about nice middle class families bringing Law and Order and then fear the opposite trend as part of an economic downturn: neo-1970’s.
@Dumbostreets
I seriously doubt the bar porch dwellers at J come are the “nice middle class” families that have come into DUMBO.
Crimewise, in NYC, the first half of the 1990s was much worse than the 1970s, according to crime statistics, however DUMBO was pretty quiet before gentrification and it would be interesting to see if crime actually went up in DUMBO as now there are plenty more victims around.
@Dumbostreets
I seriously doubt the bar porch dwellers at J come are the “nice middle class” families that have come into DUMBO.
Crimewise, in NYC, the first half of the 1990s was much worse than the 1970s, according to crime statistics, however DUMBO was pretty quiet before gentrification and it would be interesting to see if crime actually went up in DUMBO as now there are plenty more victims around.
speaking of colorful Dumbao characters, has anyone seen Smokey and Crackey recently? Are they still hanging out in Dumbo?
speaking of colorful Dumbao characters, has anyone seen Smokey and Crackey recently? Are they still hanging out in Dumbo?
Damnit woman! Don’t you know just saying their name brings them out of the woodwork!! Argh!
(Disclaimer for the uptight brigade: Just kidding!)
Damnit woman! Don’t you know just saying their name brings them out of the woodwork!! Argh!
(Disclaimer for the uptight brigade: Just kidding!)
Loose stool is just one of several screen names that individual has on this blog. It likes to argue with itself to see if others will join in.
Loose stool is just one of several screen names that individual has on this blog. It likes to argue with itself to see if others will join in.
Speak of the devil… Smokey is out there in front of Peas & Pickles today.
Speak of the devil… Smokey is out there in front of Peas & Pickles today.
@huh?
so happy, I need to go get me some blow for this weekend. Too bad Smokey’s is 90% stepped on.
@huh?
so happy, I need to go get me some blow for this weekend. Too bad Smokey’s is 90% stepped on.
Lisa’s fault… : )
Lisa’s fault… : )
In real life, fellow dumbo residents seem like cool normal people, but reading this blogs, dumbo residents seem like major a-holes.
In real life, fellow dumbo residents seem like cool normal people, but reading this blogs, dumbo residents seem like major a-holes.
The fantastic thing about blogs is that they allow anyone in the world to become a DUMBO a-hole.
The fantastic thing about blogs is that they allow anyone in the world to become a DUMBO a-hole.
Hey, don’t blame all of us for loose stools vitriolic posts!
Hey, don’t blame all of us for loose stools vitriolic posts!
@mikemookie, but it really is the yuppies fault. If it weren't for them, these marketing wouldnt happen in the neighborhood. I'm all for free stuff, so bring it, but the product has to be good to get people to buy your stuff.
The other comment about cocktails, can't wait for the beer companies to come in and give out free drinks.
@mikemookie, but it really is the yuppies fault. If it weren't for them, these marketing wouldnt happen in the neighborhood. I'm all for free stuff, so bring it, but the product has to be good to get people to buy your stuff.
The other comment about cocktails, can't wait for the beer companies to come in and give out free drinks.
I was walking through the upper east side yesterday and I'm 99% sure I saw Smokey stumbling along the other side of the street. Naturally I didn't cross over to find out – convention dictates that one must always cross the street AWAY from bums. If it wasn't Smokey I will eat my crackpipe, although it has been quite a while since I saw that jovial fellow with the sturdy moral compass and the little bag of illicit substances. Crackey wasn't tagging along, which got me thinking about the state of their relationship. Anyone else seen Dumbo's glamour couple recently?
I was walking through the upper east side yesterday and I'm 99% sure I saw Smokey stumbling along the other side of the street. Naturally I didn't cross over to find out – convention dictates that one must always cross the street AWAY from bums. If it wasn't Smokey I will eat my crackpipe, although it has been quite a while since I saw that jovial fellow with the sturdy moral compass and the little bag of illicit substances. Crackey wasn't tagging along, which got me thinking about the state of their relationship. Anyone else seen Dumbo's glamour couple recently?
where have smokey and crackey gone?
saw him in front of Egg (yes, the baby store) with crackey over the weekend. hanging out and having a smoke. both lookin glamorous as ever!
where have smokey and crackey gone?
saw him in front of Egg (yes, the baby store) with crackey over the weekend. hanging out and having a smoke. both lookin glamorous as ever!
saw him in front of Egg (yes, the baby store) with crackey over the weekend. hanging out and having a smoke. both lookin glamorous as ever!
saw him in front of Egg (yes, the baby store) with crackey over the weekend. hanging out and having a smoke. both lookin glamorous as ever!