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Ms. Constable. So much repressed anger.

Adriana is lovely. A pioneer and a prophet. In 2022, she can lead the way to reclaiming defunct mall space as housing!

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Repressed anger! I think you nailed it. My sense was that Ms. Constable's agent put her up to doing the interview and she really wasn't happy about it.

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Amazeballs.

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LOL haven't heard that one in a while!

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Ha ha! It seemed appropriate.

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Adriana’s story reminds me of the world famous saved by the bell episode when they stayed in the mall overnight. It’s a bit too profound to relay through comments though.. anyway, having lived in Providence for a few years that mall is a real behemoth! Makes sense that no one would really notice them.

The Rubber Plant update is much appreciated. And I’m glad you’re not totally guilty for killing her. I had wondered how Maribel had been doing. I also like how the rubber plant and rubber band ball(and it’s little sister) are both recurring characters here. Next up: Rubber Soul albums? Rubber Matches? Rubber Ducky races worldwide? The world is your rubber oyster!

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Kyle, you will be pleased to learn that next week's issue will feature a sad and strange Rubber Band Tale from one Ms. Deborah Wilson, formerly of Reno Nevada. The world is indeed made of rubber.

Looking forward to further profundities from you, as always.

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It's funny that the Mall Corp. would be worried about copycats, when that would be such amazing publicity! Also, would be a great idea for a reality show, but what isn't.

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I had those same thoughts!

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Wow great stuff and FUN to get back to. The pigeon interview is great. Sort of captures the anxiety of asking someone questions who doesn't want to talk! The mall apartment is just fun. When she equates it to a clubhouse I just lost it. So great. Malls have such a peculiar style (probably not style exactly). I am now going to think of the hidden triangular space around the anchor stores. No matter how large they get, people get attracted to "bigger" and don't ever seem to recognize that smaller could be okay also. Many years ago there was an absurd mall development here in the Twin Cities and became the "Mall of America". People will sometimes talk about the foreign tourists. It is just inconceivable that peole would fly international to go to a Mall and check out Bebe's. The MOA is now about 5.6 million square feet and I'm sure the "next phase" will just keep adding stuff. Someday I hope to see a minimum security prison get added to the list of attractions. Why not?

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Mark, your last suggestion made me LOL. Indeed, why not? You are the best.

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The mall story was something else! I think there’s something powerful about mall living fantasy. The story kind of reminded me of Dawn of the Dead. Sure, it’s a movie about the zombie apocalypse, but a lot of the scenes in the mall are wish fulfillment. It’s like the ultimate all-you-can-eat endless consumer experience I guess. I think that’s why the national news took a totally different angle on it when they got the story. Consumerist fantasy is way more popular in America than CTC.

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I agree. It's also the fantasy of having something all to yourself that is normally open to everyone. Which is why rich people love to rent the met museum and NYPL etc for their parties, right? I think I'd pick the ZOO only I'd put myself in a cage (maybe motorized with wheels?) and have all the animals running around.

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Does the zoo adventure include unlimited churros?

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The zoo is a good choice! If there’s some sort of apocalyptic event and I happen to be one of a handful of survivors left, I’m going to Disneyland.

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I love the pigeon of the month!!!!

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Oh thank you. They're hard to find but one of my favorite features to report!

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