24
2008
64 Worst’s Sweet 16: Lack of Left Turn Signals vs. Slow 911 Response Time
Comments OffI have to admit surrender to challenging left turns, even though I like to tell myself that I’ve outwitted them. Instead of getting in the back of a line preparing to turn left at an intersection that lacks a dedicated left turn signal, I opt…
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24
2008
John McCain billboards sponsored by Viagra
Comments OffLos Angeles area billboards have recently been debased by guerrilla artist Ron English, as evidenced by the above John McCain “I Wanna Be Erected” ad, sponsored, apparently, by Viagra.
Found at the corner of Pickford Pl. and LaCienega,…
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24
2008
Metblogs crashes the Festival of Books!
Comments OffMetblogs will be everywhere this weekend… Mark & Steve will be at Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors, Will Keightley will be at Coachella along with Josh Bis from Seattle, and a bunch of of us will be swarming the Los Angeles Times…
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24
2008
64 Worst’s Sweet 16: Smog vs. Self Important Jackholes
Comments OffSince L.A.’s infamous smog has made it into the sweet 16, I’d like to take the opportunity to let everyone know that National Air Quality Week begins next Monday, April 18th. Keep an eye out for coupons to get your car’s emissions…
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23
2008
64 Worst’s Sweet 16: Scientology vs. Cost of Buying a House
Comments OffOn the bright side, the cost of purchasing a home in Los Angeles seems to be dropping according to The California Association of Realtors [via LA Times LaLaLand]:
“The median sales price of an existing, single-family detached home in…
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23
2008
64 Worst’s Sweet 16: Parking Tards vs. the Starbuckification of LA
Comments OffIt’s ironic that Parking Tards are even on Metblog’s list of the 64 Worst Things About L.A., considering how much we love to find, photo, and write about them. If you’re like me, spotting a parking tard is sort of seeing a washed…
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23
2008
Limbaugh + Dukakis = ?
Comments OffMichael Schneider at Franklin Avenue frequently posts “vanity” license plates he runs across in, where else? Los Angeles, the capital of vanity.
He’s descrambled this most recent one (pictured):
Apparently, he loves Limbaugh, she…
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23
2008
In God We Trust?
Comments OffAccording to Bakersfield Councilwoman Jacquie Sullivan, “A strong belief in God is important because it’s intended to give hope. It’s the only thing that can give hope to the citizens of this country. And American patriotism is…
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22
2008
Happy 10th Blogiversary, Darleenisms!
Comments Off…Franklin Avenue’s Michael Schneider and Kate Coe flank Darleene Powells. Photo by AAJA-LA…
Ten years ago, gas prices were $1.03 gallon, “My Heart Will Still Go On” be Celine Dion was still a Top 10 hit, most internet…
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22
2008
64 Worst’s Sweet 16: No Respect for Local History vs. Curb Sneakers
Comments OffThree things you probably didn’t know about L.A.’s history:
During the 1940s, the site Travel Town now occupies “was used as a Photo Experimentation Laboratory, a military film location, a Camouflage Experimental Laboratory and…
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