August 1, 2008


Austin Handbill Culture

We are just back from two days in Austin–had a fine time. One of the many things we like about the place is the abundance of odd announcements pasted, taped, and pinned on windows, poles and message boards all over the place. There’s something about the sheer fecundity of it that speaks of life. For instance:

posted by Daryl Scroggins in advertising, cities, culture, economics, family, found, humans, relationships, self-help, society, tips and tricks 

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6 Responses to “Austin Handbill Culture”

  1. Michael Dougan on August 1st, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    150 bucks a shot………. I could make a fortune! Do they accept mail ins?

  2. Daryl Scroggins on August 1st, 2008 at 7:37 pm

    Damned if that trip didn’t pay for itself.

  3. Deron Bauman on August 1st, 2008 at 8:41 pm

    coulda put myself through school.

  4. Valerie Simone on August 2nd, 2008 at 6:30 am

    There is a billboard not far from downtown Princeton that offers up to $8,000 for sperm.

  5. Mike D. on August 2nd, 2008 at 6:58 am

    The buxom blond walks into the sperm bank, and silently pushes a note across the counter. The nurse reads it, looks up at the woman, and says, “You want to make…a donation?”

    She nods. “Mmm-hmmm…”

  6. Daryl Scroggins on August 2nd, 2008 at 12:13 pm

    Valerie–Great place for that billboard. You walk up, show them your Nobel prize, and they hand you the little cup and a physics journal.

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