So chilling out one Sunday waiting for something of interest to happen at Union Square. Belly dancers, circus acts, country bands - You name it, it's probably been on at Union Square. To my disappointment there wasn't much happening that Sunday - I would have to wait for it. Wasn't long before a large man (think the comic book guy from the Simpsons) arrived and began preparing to get on his soap box.
Ok so he wasn't literally on a soapbox, but he had his voice recorder out and his gigantic bottle of soda at the ready. It was obvious, this guy had inner musings to share with the world. Or Union Square at least. Ummm hello, haven't you heard of the internet?
"I am here today to talk to you about an issue that is commonly ignored. An issue that not many people know about, but is, nonetheless, very important."
What was the issue? I can tell you are dying to know... Nanotechnology... That's right, nanotechnology. You got up on your soapbox to talk about nanotechnology??
My favorite part of the rant was when he said "have you ever wondered why some materials like steel are hard, but others like jello and silly putty are soft?" I prefer how we re tell the story though.... "have you ever wondered why some materials like steel are hard and others like jello are soft and delicious?"
After a short time Comic book guy had attracted a large crowd of onlookers. Not just any onlookers, but hard core hecklers. One pointed to his Velcro sneakers and shouted "Why don't your shoes have laces??"
The hecklers were hilarious, but Even funnier was the fact that comic book guy found them just as amusing. He was trying desperately not to laugh. Can't say the same about the creepy skateboard guy who hangs around Union Square and hassles people. He ran over to the hecklers and shouted "stop Teasing him, he is my friend!!" And, as Noodles added, probably also your former cell mate.
Oh New York City, more character and drama in one hour then on a day time soap. Got to love it.
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