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Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:19:27 am
As I approached the train station, I saw a man who I thought might be homeless. He started asking for money in the usual way.
"Spare some change? Some food to eat?"
I sometimes give money, but I had worked late and wasn't in a good mood. As I walked passed him, he uttered one final plea.
"I live in Greenpoint!"
I don't know much about Greenpoint, but I didn't think that living there would be bad enough to merit sympathy. I was sufficiently amused by this to give him money, but I heard the train coming and hurried down the stairs.
Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:31:21 am
Haha.
Well, it does mean that he is surrounded by hipsters and Polish people. That's a desperate situation sometimes.
Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:31:35 am
agrees with: comment#1
Haha.
Well, it does mean that he is surrounded by hipsters and Polish people. That's a desperate situation sometimes.
Well, it does mean that he is surrounded by hipsters and Polish people. That's a desperate situation sometimes.
Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:44:31 am
Aside from the fact it's a big-ass place, I don't know much about NYC, but I imagine this would be similar to a homeless person here (there are a few) saying he lived in Tortilla Flats. I can see the humor in that.
Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:46:20 am
When I was in Seattle, a homeless man on Broadway Ave. (where many of the homeless congregated) sang the Metallica's "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" a cappella while standing on his head for money.
Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:46:59 am
re: comment#4
When I was in Seattle, a homeless man on Broadway Ave. (where many of the homeless congregated) sang the Metallica's "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" a cappella while standing on his head for money.
Minus "the."Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:48:24 am
re: comment#5
Minus "the."
Never heard of them. You sure you don't mean 'the metallica'?Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:56:31 am
re: comment#6
Never heard of them. You sure you don't mean 'the metallica'?
I think you're right. They were one of of the originators of the 80s thrash scene, along with The Megadeth, The Anthrax, and The Slayer (no relation to Buffy; before her time). They all had rings and when they joined them together, they took the form of a giant leather-and-denim-clad robot that played guitar while Godzilla and Mothra destroyed the city. I'm not high.Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:04:57 am
re: comment#7
I think you're right. They were one of of the originators of the 80s thrash scene, along with The Megadeth, The Anthrax, and The Slayer (no relation to Buffy; before her time). They all had rings and when they joined them together, they took the form of a giant leather-and-denim-clad robot that played guitar while Godzilla and Mothra destroyed the city. I'm not high.
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Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:07:11 am
agrees with: comment#1
Haha.
Well, it does mean that he is surrounded by hipsters and Polish people. That's a desperate situation sometimes.
Well, it does mean that he is surrounded by hipsters and Polish people. That's a desperate situation sometimes.
Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:13:37 am
re: comment#4
When I was in Seattle, a homeless man on Broadway Ave. (where many of the homeless congregated) sang the Metallica's "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" a cappella while standing on his head for money.
There are many street/subway performers in New York, but I haven't seen one that sings upside down.
Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:46:36 am
Yay! I loved this post. I'm very excited that you actually gave him money. That's a really cool thing to do. I ♥ stories about the homeless.
Maybe I'll share one of mine, later.
Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:47:14 am
re: comment#1
Haha.
Well, it does mean that he is surrounded by hipsters and Polish people. That's a desperate situation sometimes.
...Well, it does mean that he is surrounded by hipsters and Polish people. That's a desperate situation sometimes.
Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:47:15 am
re: comment#4
When I was in Seattle, a homeless man on Broadway Ave. (where many of the homeless congregated) sang the Metallica's "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" a cappella while standing on his head for money.
things like this are a fairly common occurrence here. Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:47:58 am
re: comment#10
There are many street/subway performers in New York, but I haven't seen one that sings upside down.
You'd be surprised the things you've seen after living in Seattle for 12 years. Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:49:54 am
re: comment#7
I think you're right. They were one of of the originators of the 80s thrash scene, along with The Megadeth, The Anthrax, and The Slayer (no relation to Buffy; before her time). They all had rings and when they joined them together, they took the form of a giant leather-and-denim-clad robot that played guitar while Godzilla and Mothra destroyed the city. I'm not high.
I lol'd. In public.Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:50:44 am
re: comment#11
Yay! I loved this post. I'm very excited that you actually gave him money. That's a really cool thing to do. I ♥ stories about the homeless.
Maybe I'll share one of mine, later.
" I ♥ stories about the homeless. "
Maybe I'll share one of mine, later.
This might be my favorite statement to take out of context ever.
Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:58:07 am
re: comment#16
" I ♥ stories about the homeless. "
This might be my favorite statement to take out of context ever.
I do this on a fairly regular basis, so if it means that much to you, you are welcome to have it. ♥This might be my favorite statement to take out of context ever.
Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:23:09 pm
re: comment#10
There are many street/subway performers in New York, but I haven't seen one that sings upside down.
Mm, I don't think it was his usual thing. He asked for money, so I asked him to do something entertaining. He asked the name of a band I liked and I said Metallica. He did this. Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:23:34 pm
re: comment#13
things like this are a fairly common occurrence here.
My favorite was the cello player. Fri Nov 11, 2011 1:39:49 am
re: comment#18
Mm, I don't think it was his usual thing. He asked for money, so I asked him to do something entertaining. He asked the name of a band I liked and I said Metallica. He did this.
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