Thanks to David for sending the above from U Street.
And thanks to Karen for sending the below from Foggy Bottom: (more…)
signs of the times
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“Dear PoP,
Looks like park and rec recently put fencing back up around the fields in Malcolm X Park. I imagine this is to let the grass grow back, as “team sports” have torn it up pretty good.
My question is, why don’t they put large plant pots, floor beds, etc at varying areas of the field to prevent team sport activities from happening in the first place? There are signs along the park that say no team sports and park police will enforce the rule if they are around, but otherwise we will just end up at this point again after the fencing is removed. I think there should be a couple areas that allow space for soccer and football, but, in other areas, place items that will prevent them from starting and keep the grass growing.”
In happier news it looks like the new bathrooms look close to opening. As someone who walks a lot, public restrooms can be a lifesaver. Of course I hope that park police will have regular patrols to make sure it stays clean.
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When do you think they stopped saying Submarines and just started using the abbreviation? What decade do you think this sign is from – 40s or 50s?
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Well I know it’s not a tragedy but I was very sad to see one of my favorite signs in the city replaced at 315 K Street, NW. The current one is located above and the classic which was recently taken down is located below. I mean, there is no debate which is cooler, right?
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I’ll admit it right away – I hate dress codes. But when I saw this sign on 18th Street in Adams Morgan I couldn’t believe it. “No timberland boots”? How can they possibly single out a brand like that? I mean why not say – no boots? I suppose I can understand places that want to maintain an air of class by banning sneakers and shorts but Timberland Boots? Am I thinking too deeply on this? Or does this seem a bit odd? I know it’s going to go there so I’ll just straight up ask it – is there a racial element to this?
I’m waiting for them to say anybody with their hair parted to the left will not be allowed in. Specifically banning Timberland boots seems that arbitrary to me.
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I always wondered how Oya’s Mini Bazaar was able to stay in business at 2420 18th St NW. Though they had some very good reviews on Yelp. Neighboring African Art & Unique Gifts is also for lease. (more…)
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Thanks to a reader for sending in this gem. He said they were posted all over his street.
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PoPville flickr user EmailRamon found the great sign above and I found the one below. It’s not as good as the one above but Cigars and Cheese just looked really funny to me:
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The one above always cracks me up – “vegetarian and meat restaurant”. And the one below saddens me:
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C’mon Svedka – you’re better than this…
