Miscellaneous: June 2009 Archives

-- Stephen Davis, local author (and ghostwriter of Michael Jackson's autobiography), reminisces about Jacko and Bubbles. [On The Download]

Just a few of Lev's many sleeping problems.

Bostonist hates MBTA fare evaders almost as much as we do people who don't know how to use doors. So, this video, of undercover T cops busting Green Line fare evaders, made us very happy:

-- Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the shut down of the A-Line. [Boston Metro via h2oTown]

Are you the person who always offers to make a Dunkin run for the office? Are you the person intern who's always forced to make a Dunkin run for the office? Do you cleverly get your DD fix before work so you never have to worry about helping others caffeinate? If you're not in the latter category, you might want to check out Dunkin Run, a new website—and, more conveniently for Applephiles, iPhone app [iTunes link]. Dunkin Run allows you to invite a group of Dunkin folks to submit their orders electronically so you can make sure Carole gets her large iced coffee and Jim his mocha and Sally her bagel with light cream cheese and Allen his flatbread with bacon and George his six star spangled donuts and you get to carry it all back all by yourself. Fun!

Gothamist had its full of the controversial, from a scandalous Calvin Klein billboard (with threesome) to the killing of Canada geese, in the name of airline safety.

Hey, look! Boston.com is subtly wishing every father a happy Father's Day by sticking a tie around the "t" in "Boston." Is the icon a fun new twist on the age-old tie gift, a cheap and easy way to commemorate a holiday, or a reminder that children will strangle you financially and socially forever? We're not sure, but we are pretty sure that no one really wants to wear a tie, ever, or receive one as a gift, ever. Also, Google thinks dads do nothing but make sandcastles with their children. We'll see you on the beach later this rainy 60-degree June day.

-- A new way to indulge your nosey side: 30 years worth of journals up for grabs on Boston Craigslist. [Craigslist]

We've been offering advice on appropriate MBTA behavior for a while now. Most of these lessons can apply to areas of life other than the T, and a lot of Bostonians (actually, mostly Brookliners, and especially people in Coolidge Corner) seem to be in need of today's lesson: how to use doors.

• Bostonist went to the Boston Pride Parade and saw everything from Batman and Robin to dancing lifeguards. Oh, and a local sports team swept its rival.
• Chicagoist was all about artifacts this week: the collection of Italian artifacts worthy of Indiana Jones a local man had stashed in his house and an old photo of Bulls Rookie of the Year Derrick Rose flashing an alleged gang sign.
• SFist reacted to the city enacting the toughest recycling and composting laws in the U.S.

Each week Bostonist is dedicated to bringing you the most viral Boston-based videos the internet has to offer.

It’s starting. They’re coming. Tourists. Everywhere. Sporting duck whistles and fanny packs, they’re infiltrating the city as you’re reading this post. And with July 4th inching closer … and closer … more will come. You cannot escape them.

-- As if a musical by Amanda Palmer wasn't enough, Lexington High grads also got a funny commencement speech. [The Incidents of Eugene Mirman] -- Did you know there was a series of "fascinating" tunnels under MIT? [Oobject] -- Someone has obtained Big Papi's eye exam chart. [Fack Youk] -- Dorchester criminals have secret identities like "Crackman" and "The Urinator." [C-11 Report]

The Globe recently rehashed the tired question of what to do about a significant other who won't perform a certain sexual act (DTMFA if s/he won't compromise), adding the clever new twist of using "making grilled cheese" as a euphemism for said act. Hilarity resulted! Some of the commenters did a good job of going all the way with the euphemism, even suggesting baby steps toward tackling a big sandwich: "One thing you can do is start by making a Triscuit with a little melted cheese on top." Boy, that's making us hungry!

-- We know you love twitter, but sometimes you have to stop texting and dial 911. [Andy on the Road via Universal Hub]