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!
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.
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?
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.
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!
Amazeballs.
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!
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.
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?
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.
I love the pigeon of the month!!!!