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lapucelle

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58. So why is it "Gay Street"?

Tue Apr 25, 2017, 06:22 PM

Apr 2017

Here's some context:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_Street_(Manhattan)

12 Gay St., formerly owned by Mayor Jimmy Walker for use by his "lady friends", is reported to be haunted.

http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2009/10/theres_something_queer_about_t.html

I spent four wonderful years in the 1970's as a student at NYU. This neighborhood is magical. It's a step back into old New York and has remained hip in myriad the eras without going hipster.

I don't think either the City or the residents will see this as anything other than street art of the first order.

Thank you, sheshe, for this wonderful story.

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Someone Chained A Cross To Gay Street In NY. What Happened Next Was Beautiful. [View all] sheshe2 Apr 2017 OP

Awesome. Skinner Apr 2017 #1

K&R nt lillypaddle Apr 2017 #2

K&R! Solly Mack Apr 2017 #3

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technically it is litter. a saw would fix that removal problem nt msongs Apr 2017 #5

This response is wayyy better. nt GliderGuider Apr 2017 #12

While I agree, it would have been easier tavalon Apr 2017 #68

Love prevails. gademocrat7 Apr 2017 #6

K&R--especially for permanently blocking the guy from moving it. nt tblue37 Apr 2017 #7

What a beautiful way to resolve a problem. Arkansas Granny Apr 2017 #8

Love won & wins irisblue Apr 2017 #9

Love their response.. mountain grammy Apr 2017 #10

Out-fucking-standing. GliderGuider Apr 2017 #11

Now THAT'S how you cross the road Orrex Apr 2017 #13

Orrex.... montana_hazeleyes Apr 2017 #41

Right back at you! Orrex Apr 2017 #50

So what is is, no one in NYC has a hacksaw? jmowreader Apr 2017 #14

Boltcutters would work faster. Seriously, it was "impossible" to remove? mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2017 #19

Was thinking that too treestar Apr 2017 #80

This response was so much better. Newsworthy!!!! nt LAS14 Apr 2017 #43

Painting it is way better than cutting and removing IronLionZion Apr 2017 #15

Aw. Are the Christofascists making friends again? Iggo Apr 2017 #16

Beautiful! The rainbow is one of God's creations. muntrv Apr 2017 #17

Either that, or it's the refraction of light of various wavelengths. NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2017 #20

As seen and interpreted by human eyes. lindysalsagal Apr 2017 #52

Well, the problem with this one is that they have the color sequence wrong jberryhill Apr 2017 #55

That so isn't the point tavalon Apr 2017 #69

Lol jberryhill Apr 2017 #77

This WoonTars Apr 2017 #83

Full disclosure: I saw a rainbow last Friday, and a much bigger one mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2017 #84

Right? WoonTars Apr 2017 #85

"Still, it's optics at work." NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2017 #86

Love wins again! nolabear Apr 2017 #18

I hate it MyOwnPeace Apr 2017 #21

Wonderful idea! paleotn Apr 2017 #22

That is awesome! smirkymonkey Apr 2017 #23

When someone throws us lemons William769 Apr 2017 #24

Excellent my dear. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #44

Or find someone to throw us some vodka.... Big_K Apr 2017 #62

This is how you do it. aquamarina Apr 2017 #25

Tee hee! Way to flip the script on the bible bangers. DinahMoeHum Apr 2017 #26

Heartwarming Hekate Apr 2017 #27

Yes! Hortensis Apr 2017 #47

Well Jesus did have two dads so that could have been placed as a memorial. William769 Apr 2017 #28

That he did... sheshe2 Apr 2017 #30

:-) Why haven't I heard this before??? Just me and the circles I travel in?? nt LAS14 Apr 2017 #42

Excellent!!! You make a good and most thought-provoking point there, William! calimary Apr 2017 #46

My church is right down the street. hrmjustin Apr 2017 #29

... sheshe2 Apr 2017 #34

Now THIS is excellent! BigOleDummy Apr 2017 #31

Fighting back with love and top-notch street theater. Beat the faux christian at own game. Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2017 #32

How's that prayer go? "...where there is hatred, let me sow love..." calimary Apr 2017 #49

They should paing "Love thy neighbor" on it... toddwv Apr 2017 #33

Saw this yesterday and wondered what it was all about dhol82 Apr 2017 #35

What street does the original owner live on? Asshole Avenue? panader0 Apr 2017 #36

Love! mcar Apr 2017 #37

That is just beautiful. warmfeet Apr 2017 #38

How wonderful... Aristus Apr 2017 #39

Wonderful! K & R nt LAS14 Apr 2017 #40

Oh, how I wish I had the brains and creativity to respond like this. SpankMe Apr 2017 #45

I often wonder if one of the 12 Apostles was gay. calimary Apr 2017 #48

and maybe the big guy JC himself... MrPurple Apr 2017 #65

Funny, I was just having this conversation with a friend. kag Apr 2017 #71

Some of us have been asking questions like that for a long time. calimary Apr 2017 #82

Quite appropriate, the Jesus we were all told about loved everybody, equally. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #51

Equally. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #56

YaY!! ismnotwasm Apr 2017 #53

It's all about "The Power Of Love" bearssoapbox Apr 2017 #54

Thanks for post. People power. riversedge Apr 2017 #57

So why is it "Gay Street"? lapucelle Apr 2017 #58

Beautiful!! Doreen Apr 2017 #59

brilliant finger to christofascists oldcynic Apr 2017 #60

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k&r Starry Messenger Apr 2017 #61

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Love your reply. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #67

RESIST! pansypoo53219 Apr 2017 #70

The mental image of steam shooting out of the cross Owner's ears Takket Apr 2017 #73

Great Way To Cause A Backfire ProfessorGAC Apr 2017 #74

What kind of backfire? Started what, the cross or the rainbow? nt LAS14 Apr 2017 #87

The Cross ProfessorGAC Apr 2017 #88

I love New York.... bleedingulcers Apr 2017 #75

K and r. nt cwydro Apr 2017 #76

Jesus would approve! Initech Apr 2017 #78

That is quite awesome. treestar Apr 2017 #79

Just my opinion but.... wolfie001 Apr 2017 #81