Mission Mission

Intriguing exchange in the comments of another post, regarding an alleged increase in drug commerce in Dolores Park. Is it true?

Mikey says:

While passing the magic starry window wall at 19th and San Carlos today I looked to the right and was startled to see the familiar sleeping ogre princes suddenly besieged by an attack squad of impish cat demons. Yes, they’re applying old spice. The start of a graffiti turf war I’m not eager to get tangled up in.

A closer look:

Thanks, Mikey! Lots more after the jump:

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Chaos out in front of reader Ben N.’s place near 26th and Hampshire. Hear the whole story More here.

Previously:

Skateboarder 1, Mazda Miata 0

The Wordwide Vegan Bake Sale is happening this weekend.  Not to get all spammy about vegan pastries, but I’m hoping to score some free cupcakes for propping the event.  Besides, there is something inherently awesome about a wholesome bake sale happening on the same corner of Capp St. notorious for muggings and shootings.

Sunday.  11am-4pm.  24th and Capp.

Vegansaurus! has all the details.

Headline Shirts brings us a new t-shirt celebrating the Mission.  I love the completely unrelated product description:

The problem with ranting against “Mission hipsters” is that everyone is one, and nobody admits to being one. We, on the other hand, freely admit guilt. But if you’re still grappling with whether you qualify, here’s a quick test:

Do you sometimes call Ritual Roasters “the office?” (Add 1 point.)

Does your schnoodle also have an ironic sweater? (Add 2 points.)

Do you know what a Bicycle Music Festival is? (Add 2 points.)

Do you keep a journal of your Muni travels? (Add 1 point.) Are you looking for a publisher? (Add 3 points.)

Do you refer to anything east of Valencia as “the deep Mission”? (Add 1 point.)

Did your last “political rally” concern the opening of an American Apparel store? (Add 1 point.)

Were you wearing an American Apparel product at the time? (Add 2 points.) 

Do you know who Caesar Chavez was? (Subtract 2 points.)

If you totaled 7 or more points, welcome to the team! You’re officially part of the problem.

(Thanks Laura!)

Our good buddy Alexandra asked, and our good buddy Mike answered, “Michael-adas.”

We discussed and decided it’s just a michelada, but it must be consumed while wearing one glove.

Allison says:

Our UPS man, Bill, was crying on the sidewalk over Michael Jackson’s death. It’s a sad day on Capp Street.

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What typographic bliss! And a much nicer looking model, to boot.

Seriously, I’m loving this new loosey-goosey Sexpigeon. See the whole story, the 49 design, and maybe get in touch to request other lines you like, here.

Sexpigeon has the scoop:

Q: Why does Rainbow have such a meager selection of condoms?
A: Because Rainbow is for pussies.

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Found at Humphry Slocombe by sirgious.

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