May 21, 2008
"I say we look for him for the rest of our lives."
This isn't just an awesome piece of nostalgic graffiti. It's also a clue. Near this wall is a nice metal mini-ramp. You wouldn't know it, though. The ramp is hidden from the street and this side of the building by concrete walls. In fact, the only reason I know it's there is because I saw it from the window of a place I was checking out while apartment hunting. After trying to go skate the ramp, I couldn't get to it. All I could find was this seemingly innocuous little stencil. The only nearby door is the entrance to a warehouse. How do I skate this ramp. Who can help me solve this mystery? Have you seen him?
note 1: location intentionally left out.
note 2: the actor who played Animal Chin and I share the same first name.
Posted by Emerson at 08:45 PM
May 14, 2008
And on the 8th Day, God Dropped Acid
Attended the Lighting to Unite event at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on May 10.
Posted by Emerson at 12:21 AM
March 24, 2008
Insert Bad Jeff Foxworthy Joke Here
Seen on Highway 22 in SC, traveling at speeds around 60 mph. Homes don't need no king cab on a lazy Easter Sunday.
Posted by Emerson at 09:45 PM
March 16, 2008
God Advertises in Mysterious Ways
Seen at Seaboard St. and 501 in Myrtle Beach, SC
Posted by Emerson at 09:03 PM
March 13, 2008
Your Music Is Garbage
On a dumpster near 28th Ave S and Ocean Blvd in North Myrtle Beach, SC
Posted by Emerson at 09:32 PM
March 12, 2008
In a Tourist Trap Far, Far Away
Tattooine's no beach, so R2-D2 hits South Carolina's Grand Strand.
US 17 and 27th Ave S in NMB, SC
Posted by Emerson at 11:30 PM
Looking for One-Eyed Willy's Stash
My friend Andre took me on a geocaching for the first time. Finding buried treasure is much easier with the exact coordinates and a handheld GPS device.
My first geocache. Aww, ain't it cute.
As famous and beloved by me as that one going to Brooklyn is to many -- the bridge into downtown Conway, SC.
Andre presses onward in his lonely search for random shit people leave in the woods.
Posted by Emerson at 11:06 PM
December 03, 2007
Pro Bono Publico
Seen around 7th & M, NW, Washington, DC
This piece was done by an artist who studied under relatively popular local painter Matt Sesow.
Posted by Emerson at 11:02 AM
October 31, 2007
Trick or Treat. Smell My Feet.
Grimly fiendish and fantastic sighting at 14th & Rhode Island, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 11:17 PM
October 15, 2007
Separated at Birth?
This stencil seen near 14th & S, NW, Washington, DC ...
and J. R. "Bob" Dobbs, the central figurehead and symbol of The Church of the SubGenius
Posted by Emerson at 11:55 PM
October 01, 2007
Baby Got Back
Seen in the food court of the Shops at Georgetown in Washington, DC a few years ago.
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August 26, 2007
Mixed Messages
A small collection of various entertaining or curious public communications seen around Washington, DC.
Posted by Emerson at 02:38 PM
August 19, 2007
Washington Wizards
P Street's like the Yellow Brick Road or something ...
one -- P & 22nd, NW, Washington, DC
and two -- P & 17th, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 10:15 PM | TrackBack
August 01, 2007
The Gospel According to Lil Jon
14th & Corcoran, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 10:16 PM
The Stencil That Dare Not Speak Its Name
13th & Monroe, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 10:11 PM
... But Words Will Never Hurt Me
A performance of "Marker" by Washington, DC, based artist Mary Coble on Saturday, July 28, 2007. People are invited to write hateful epithets on her body to assist in the act of reclaiming these words. More info here.
Posted by Emerson at 09:46 PM
July 24, 2007
"We're All Mad Here"
An alley near 14th & U, NW, Washington, DC, where the art kept getting curiouser and curiouser.
Posted by Emerson at 11:30 PM
July 16, 2007
Yo, Joe!
Transformers may rule the boxoffice, but G.I. Joe rules the streets.
14th & P, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 11:13 PM
June 21, 2007
Neither Sly nor Robbie ...
Taxi Gang has launched a major campaign of late to make his presence known. All of these works were spotted along 14th Street except for the "Corruption" and "Plan B" stencils which were seen on 7th.
Posted by Emerson at 11:37 PM
May 22, 2007
Most Polite Vandalism Ever
16th & U, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 11:31 PM
Public Television
17th & U, NW, Washington, DC
14th & V, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 11:21 PM
White Lines Blow Away
All seen around 7th & L, NW, Washington, DC
14th & P, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 11:08 PM
May 14, 2007
Green Hell
18th & Belmont, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 11:42 PM
May 08, 2007
Getting Wasted
All seen along 14th between N and R, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 10:39 PM
May 06, 2007
Aliens are taking our jobs!
9th & L NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 11:27 PM
April 19, 2007
Nighthawks
14th & N, NW, Washington, DC
14th & U, NW, Washington, DC
11th & M, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 02:09 AM
April 12, 2007
Marking Territory
13th & S, NW, Washington, DC
Wagtime door, 9th & M, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 11:23 PM
April 10, 2007
A Chicken You Would Like to Meet In a Dark Alley
An alley near 14th & P, NW, Washington, DC
Continue reading for more finger lickin' good pics from this alley.
Posted by Emerson at 12:20 AM
April 04, 2007
I Would Have Taken Alexis' Picture
Minor celebrity spotting on the streets of DC on April 2, 2007. David Arquette was in town promoting his upcoming independent film The Tripper at The Black Cat. I saw him at the corner where his bus was parked. I briefly considered taking his picture as proof, but saw that he was on the phone and didn't want to be rude. Also, I just didn't care that much. I do respect his effort, though, as he is self distributing the film, and using this tour to gain word-of-mouth support for the movie. Based on the trailer, I'll probably see it.
The movie has a small capital connection. Former member of DC punk band Gray Matter turned comic book writer Steve Niles is an executive producer. He wrote 30 Days of Night which is now a motion picture starring Josh Hartnett scheduled for release in October 2007.
14th & S, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 12:04 AM
April 02, 2007
Move Over Hummer?
Who says we don't love them hoes? Yes we do! The latest urban vehicular must-have is straight outta the construction site. It may get poor gas mileage and be a bitch to parallel park, but these tanks with articulated arms are all the rage -- road rage that is.
13th & Massachusetts, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 11:48 PM
White Walls in Chocolate City
"Ebony and ivory/Live together in perfect harmony"
14th & P, NW, Washington, DC
9th & Q, NW, Washington, DC
12th & U, NW Washington, DC
14th & S, NW, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 11:30 PM
March 27, 2007
Professor, what's another word for pirate treasure?
Rite-Aid magazine rack, 13th & U, Washington, DC -- Akon caught you looking.
14th & O, Washington, DC
Posted by Emerson at 07:06 PM