Warholphilia Forever: Andy’s $38.4M ‘Self-Portrait’ Bidding War

Yesterday, Christie’s Rockfeller Center salesroom “booed and hissed, applauded and laughed” in an “epic 16 minute bidding battle” for Andy Warhol’s Self-Portrait, 1963-64. Oh journalists, I do declare, that sounds most riveting indeed… but looks kinda womp womp on video. Hmm. Maybe I’m spoiled after that Orgy of the Rich at Sotheby’s. Anywho, some proper person took home Mr. Photo Booth Mug for $38.4 million because Andy’s still hot hot hot. Will New Yorkers ever stop worshiping Warhol? Judging by the sacrificial pile of Campbell’s Tomato Soup cans at the feet of his chrome monument in Union Square, neve-e-e-e-er.

New York Post Cycles Through More Anti-Bike Propaganda

The one thing that can be said about the New York Post and their fierce opposition to bikes: at least it’s consistent. This time the tabloid takes aim at the city’s bike share program and in its latest article that would make Dr. Joseph Goebbels proud, explains why this will have disastrous effects on the city.

NJ State Trooper Prez “Outraged” Over Common Has History of Outrageousness

Meet David Jones. He’s the mouthy president of the NJ State Troopers Fraternal Association who is manufacturing faux outrage over Michelle Obama’s decision to invite puppy dog rapper Common to recite non-controversial poetry at a White House event. Read more »

Bronx Zoo Peahen Undramatically Found

An escaped peahen from the Bronx Zoo has already been apprehended, effectively killing a perfectly good story that had lots of potential. The female bird was reportedly discovered in a garage and despite her mischievous tendencies, will still be able to roam freely with the rest of the peafowl on zoo grounds.