What is it with so many contemporary art galleries? Why is it that they feel thatonlythey know the (supposed) meaning of contemporary, conceptual and abstract art? Their attitude is typically: We know what its all about, you cant be expected to understand it, but dont you worry your little head about it . . . just take our word for it, pay us a lot of money and impress your friends by having an obscure conversation piece hanging over your mantlepiece. The Emperors New Clothes or what?
Cynical West End art love
Whats with the bike lane past 1st Beach/English Bay? Last week a fellow pushing a stroller was hit by a biker as he tried to get from the beach to the sidewalk. Sometimes bikers blast along like its the Tour de France. There are pedestrians everywhere as well as the hotdog guy. Someone is going to be hurt. The city should have the brains to put up barriers to force bikers to walk their rides from Morton Street to past the Cactus Club or use the road.
Anonymous, via email
I wanted to thank the 10 or more people who came to my aid this week when an off-leash pit bull dashed up from the water at English Bay and attacked my on-leash dog. If so manystrangers had not come to our aid, my dog would be dead with his throat ripped open. I hope the owner of that dog figures out how to be a responsible owner before a child is killed. The police were helpful, prompt and kind but were not empowered to do anything. I dont think anything can change a grown dog like that.Any breed can kill or maim, but pit bulls have it bred into them, and they take a knowledgable owner. That guy was not.
Anonymous, via email
Hey guys, summer is no excuse for tank tops. Who wants to look at flabby, pasty, tattooed bingo wings? Try working out!
Anonymous, via Rantline
There is no reason why cyclistsshould be able to endanger pedestrians in crosswalks and on sidewalks. Their loud, self-righteouslobby only talks about their rights but not their responsibilities.
Anonymous, via Rantline
Grow up and stop beeping your car locks every time you get into and out of your cars in the West End. There are thousands of windows above you that hear every beep. Why are you so mesmerized by technology?
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