Comments on: Greenwich Is Pretty Gay

By: Tololy

Tololy — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:55:23 +0000

Gay as in happy, and…well…also "gay." I went into Washington Square Park from the West side and it seemed alright to me. I didn’t see anything upsetting or unusual but the guide I had on me did mention that the park has improved a lot.

Dave, I totally agree. Those were my thoughts exactly. Using a camera with flash turns the figures into human-like glitter.

Lina, I knew you would say that! I also really liked East Village during the tour and I was determined to go back there, but after Greenwich Village because I liked that one even more. I think I’ll find some really exciting things over there when I go.

I haven’t been to Strand and yet I have already compiled a collection of books to take home with me. The problem with books is that they’re heavy, or maybe I only fall for the heavy ones — I don’t know. I will definitely go to Strand though!

By: Lina

Lina — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:30:13 +0000

The East Village and Lower East Side Manhatten were definitely my favorite thing in NYC.

Have you been to the Strand yet?? You will love it, you’ll drown in books there for hours.

I’d also recommend you see the Stomp show at the Orpheum theatre… Sunday night tickets are for half the price :)

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:19:55 +0000

Concerning the wax figures, I think it’s the shinyness that is blowing the illusion. If they could find a way to reduce the sheen on the skin, it might help with the illusion of realism.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:19:18 +0000

It sure has changed, judging by your photographs! I used to work in a bicycle shop on the corner of Bleeker & Morton when I was in high school, but I don’t recall the village being so neat and clean looking! An interesting place, that’s for sure. I lived on the Upper West Side at the time, but I recall how popular lofts were in the Village, even back then.

Hmmm… I notice you only said "gay" in the title! :D

What were your impressions of Washington Square Park? It used to be notoriously bad (drugs, etc) but maybe that got an over-haul as well?

The more I hear and see of NYC these days, the more I’m thinking New York owes Julianni, big time.