The country is getting so poor that now rednecks aren’t the only ones eating disgusting shit, even city folk are getting in on the action. What’s tasty and cheap? Bunnies! That’s right. According to Good magazine, rabbits are the new “urban chicken” and even the New York Times is showing people how to kill and eat them. There’s also video!
Unless people start camping out and building shanties in Central Park, the current economic turmoil in the city doesn’t got shit on the 1930s. |Gothamist|
Everyone is still broke, including the great state of New York, and so Governor Paterson wants to make ultimate fighting legal to help trigger some much needed revenue. The increasingly popular bloodsport is estimated to generate millions of dollars per event. That’s certainly one way to make money, here’s another. |NYDN|
According to a survey by the NYC Coalition Against Hunger, more and more New Yorkers are turning to soup kitchens. We’re not just talking about the usual suspects like the homeless, seniors and families with kids either, but shockingly, even working people! I mean, the food can’t be that bad, right? |NYDN|
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One unintended result of an economy in the crapper: An illegal immigrant from Guatemala begging police to deported him cause there’s no money to be made in the United States. |AP|
While many institutions around the city are scaling back, the New York Aquarium is expanding and will spend “$100 million plan to renovate its building in Coney Island and create two massive tanks for more than 30 sharks.” |NYT|
Police are noticing a huge uptick in weed cultivation despite the tough financial climate, but as one law enforcement official notes, the herb remains recession proof: “I’ve never seen any decline in demand for marijuana in bad economic times. If anything, it’s the opposite. People always seem to find money somewhere to buy drugs.” |AP|
The Hip Hop-centric ‘Internet Celebrities, Dallas and Rafi, took a look at how New York City’s “street vendors” are faring in this fucked up economy. They put together a short documentary entitled “The Vend Diagram.” The verdict? Times are always tough in the streets. See how the other half lives after the jump. Read more »
With auto sales slumping and the public’s disdain for gas guzzling vehicles increasing, a Hummer dealer in Illinois converted half his showroom to a gun shop. He says it’s a natural fit as most of the customers are the outdoorsy type who love weapons anyway. Wonder how those same red blooded, hunting-happy patriots feel about this? |BND|
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