The Weird Stuff

  • This Fish Factory Sign Looks Familiar…

    This Fish Factory Sign Looks Familiar…

    OK, is it just me, or does this sign for Marshall’s Greenpoint Fish Factory… …look a hell of a lot like the logo for Marshall’s the discount clothing chain?  Just something I wonder about every time I get on the BQE from Greenpoint. -SCOUT

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  • A Rare Time Machine Sighting In The Bronx

    A Rare Time Machine Sighting In The Bronx

    In my 7+ years of scouting in New York City, I’ve only seen a handful of time machines. They’re just about the rarest thing you can stumble on, and on those few occasions when you think you seen one out of the corner of your eye, you’ll turn – and find only empty air. But…

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  • Is This The Weirdest House In New York City?

    Is This The Weirdest House In New York City?

    I’ve been doing a lot of scouting in the Bronx recently, which is great because it’s the borough I know the least and I keep finding interesting little things at every turn. Case in point, I was driving down St. Lawrence Avenue last week… …when I passed by this house: Now, at first glance, you…

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  • Is This Sign Really Necessary?

    Is This Sign Really Necessary?

    Saw this in a Bronx apartment building: I love the idea that so many people were riding outside of the elevator car, they needed to put up this sign. How do you even do that?? -SCOUT

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