gentrification is insanit(ar)y

May 28th, 2007 · 21 comments

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this sign (spotted by seamus in noe valley, san fran) is sort of a west coast version of this, no? again, more crazy than passive-aggressive, but too good to pass up.

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FILED UNDER: california · excessive underlining · more aggressive than passive · more like crazy · san francisco · spitting

21 responses so far ↓

  • #1  Anhoni

    oh god. I know that sign. That guy is certifiably crazy.

    May 29, 2007 at 12:00 am   rating: 0  

     
  • #2  troymccluresf

    SFGate did an article on this guy: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2006/09/06/charstud.DTL

    May 29, 2007 at 2:04 am   rating: +2  

     
  • #3  joebec

    i’m not sure which is worse, the “radical germs” or the “looney valley”. they both sound pretty wack to me.

    May 29, 2007 at 11:44 am   rating: 0  

     
  • #4  whodunnit

    it is, apparently, the american way to call your opponents names.
    don’t worry too much about the “passive aggressive.” your eye for a worthwhile note is good.

    May 29, 2007 at 11:50 am   rating: 0  

     
  • #5  wesh

    “I do like to needle them. I admit it.”

    “I do like to spit on fascists’ windows. I admit it.”

    Monkey see…

    May 29, 2007 at 11:55 am   rating: 0  

     
  • #6  metaljaybird

    This guy is awesome! Throw aside his support of Bush and the like, he’s probably the most original person in that SF neighborhood.

    May 29, 2007 at 1:24 pm   rating: 0  

     
  • #7  rajjbbot

    that whole window is gold. someone should walk out there and document it.

    ah, persecution complexes.

    May 29, 2007 at 2:02 pm   rating: 0  

     
  • #8  seamus

    “someone should walk out there and document it.”

    Click on my name for the rest of picture set. Or the link below. You’re welcome.

    http://rangelife.typepad.com/rangelife/2007/05/to_the_person_w.html

    May 30, 2007 at 11:10 am   rating: 0  

    • #8.1  outerrichmondcraziesforthewin

      I love your blog! *bookmarks it*

      Jun 20, 2008 at 2:10 am   rating: 0  

       
     
  • #9  sirblackmaggot

    Oh man. I live a block away from that office — what a surprise to see it here. In context it’s a little off theme, since this guy is pretty clearly trolling (although I don’t doubt his sincerity). Every time I walk by I have to fight a slight temptation to go in and have a calm, reasonable discussion about it, but my sanity hasn’t quite deserted me yet.

    BTW, when r u going to post my submission on the blog? you know the one. it’s just not thoughtful of u to ignore when people send in pictures so it would be great if u could just post it ok?? just trying to help u out a little :-) :-) also please take care of that bagel u left out overnight!! kthx!

    May 30, 2007 at 5:00 pm   rating: 0  

     
  • #10  amber

    omg, i saw that store window last time i visited SF, that guys has TONS of signs…

    i wanted to go in but i was too scared!

    Jun 7, 2007 at 3:27 pm   rating: 0  

     
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    Jul 23, 2007 at 8:01 pm   rating: 0  

     
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    Jul 25, 2007 at 2:29 pm   rating: 0  

     
  • #13  m

    He may be crazy, but he’s right. I’d probably disagree with a lot of his opinions and values, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to be a dick and spit on his window or be an ass in some other way to him.

    Jul 26, 2007 at 8:57 pm   rating: +1  

     
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    Jul 31, 2007 at 9:13 pm   rating: 0  

     
  • #15  chris

    Yep, dude’s a classic. I lived up the street (corner of 24th and Noe) for about six months. His chubby for Reagan is sickening.

    Aug 10, 2007 at 11:20 am   rating: 0  

     
  • #16  i_secrately_stalk_you

    who are these amerigans he’stalking about?

    Jan 15, 2008 at 7:05 pm   rating: 0  

     
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  • #18  how berkeley | passive-aggressive (and just plain aggressive) notes

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    Aug 10, 2008 at 5:23 pm   rating: 0  

     
  • #19  amanda

    dude just died a few months ago.
    but still, those signs are classic.

    Aug 16, 2008 at 1:12 am   rating: 0  

     
  • #20  Jenn

    That book behind the note is the ‘Official Ronald Reagan Quotes Book’. I know because earlier this year I bought the exact same one from an op shop for $0.90.

    Sep 1, 2008 at 6:40 am   rating: 0  

     

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