What Esprix said !!! Poseurs, indeed. Why, I would wager they don’t even know WHICH mustard to use on a Roosevelt Blvd- dirtied pretzel. Feh !!! ( Goulden’s Spicy Brown, of course ).
Geobabe??? You just get yourself to the location. You let the rest of us worry about the input.
I cannot attend, and I’m MIGHTY unhappy about this. I’ll BE IN Philly then too, with the Wifestrocity who loathes all things Internet-related. Of course, she loathes socializing period. Remind me why the fuck I married her? Oh yeah, I was 22 and stupid as a freaking fencepost. Right…
Anyways, here is how you separate the pikers from the Real Philly Pholks: A small quiz for y’all because I’m rueful at my anticipated absence.
Who is the Philly Phanatic?
Who were the Broad Street Bullies?
What is M.O.V.E. ?
Why is Krass Brothers important?
What was the tallest building in the City of Philadephia until the 1980’s?
There is a Girl’s High. Is there a Boy’s High?
Where do you find an immense hunka LOVE?
Rocky Balboa ran up the East Steps of the Art Museum. Roughly how many blocks did he have to run from the Delaware River seen in his running shots, to the Museum Steps?
Why does the name Frank Rizzo strike fear into the hearts of Liberal Philadelphians to this day?
The Flyers won the Stanley Cup in back-to-back seasons. What two seasons were they?
What was the seating capacity of JFK Stadium, home to the Army/Navy Game AND “Live Aid” ?
True of False? Until recently you could actually TOUCH the Liberty Bell when visiting it on Independance Mall?
What is at 8th and Walnut?
Each year there is a famous footrace. It includes “The Wall”- what famed neighborhood is this found in?
Where was Plastic Fantastic?
What does TLA stand for?
What was Rosebud on South Street?
Is Walt’s King of Crabs a strip joint or a seafood restaurant?
Is there a copy of the Declaration of Independance in Constitution Hall?
What is the difference between Mummers and Mummenschantz?
When you stood in the cuploa of City Hall in the 1960’s, and looked dead north, what did you see glowing at night at the top of Broad Street?
Philadelphia was founded on principles of religious tolerance. Who founded this movement in the City, and where is the most famous house of worship of this group?
Could Sally Star have dated Gene London?
If I ask for a Frank’s Black Wishniak, what is it I crave the most?
If I ask for a Tasty Kake, have I been illiterate?
Where is Eastern State Pennitentiary? Why is it famous?
If one stops to watch the skullers and can see the sunset behind them, which bridges might one be standing on?
Who is the Kelly Drive named for?
When Charles Dickens visited the United States, where was one of the few places he insisted upon visiting?
Last but surely not least, where was the Main Point, and who were the Werewolves of Bryn Mawr?
I love this. God, I wish I could meet up with you all, I’ll be there in spirit. Have fun- the one who gets the best score gets a loaf of my homebakes banana bread with chocolate chips…
What? What?WHAT??? No 'toons? I’m thinking we need to arrange a tragic accident tout de suite. Er, I mean, wouldn’t it be a shame if Mrs. 'toons were to have a tragic accident, thus preventing her from preventing my cabana boy from attending this Dopefest.
Anyways, here is how you separate the pikers from the Real Philly Pholks: A small quiz for y’all because I’m rueful at my anticipated absence.
Who is the Philly Phanatic? Phillies mascot
Who were the Broad Street Bullies? The 73 Flyers
What is M.O.V.E. ? John Africa’s radical group
Why is Krass Brothers important? For their commercials.
What was the tallest building in the City of Philadephia until the 1980’s? City Hall
There is a Girl’s High. Is there a Boy’s High? They fire up a bowl in the boys room every afternoon. does that count?
Where do you find an immense hunka LOVE?
Rocky Balboa ran up the East Steps of the Art Museum. Roughly how many blocks did he have to run from the Delaware River seen in his running shots, to the Museum Steps?
Why does the name Frank Rizzo strike fear into the hearts of Liberal Philadelphians to this day? He was the Police Commissioner and a right-wing fanatic.
The Flyers won the Stanley Cup in back-to-back seasons. What two seasons were they? 73 and 74
What was the seating capacity of JFK Stadium, home to the Army/Navy Game AND “Live Aid” ? There were 130,000 folks there (police estimate) when I saw Frampton and Yes perform there. 90,000 I think was the official capacity.
True of False? Until recently you could actually TOUCH the Liberty Bell when visiting it on Independance Mall? True. A guy tried to dent it with a hammer.
What is at 8th and Walnut?
Each year there is a famous footrace. It includes “The Wall”- what famed neighborhood is this found in? Manayunk
Where was Plastic Fantastic?
What does TLA stand for? Theatre of the Living Arts
What was Rosebud on South Street?
Is Walt’s King of Crabs a strip joint or a seafood restaurant? Yes
Is there a copy of the Declaration of Independance in Constitution Hall?
What is the difference between Mummers and Mummenschantz? You don’t get drunk to watch Mummenschantz.
When you stood in the cuploa of City Hall in the 1960’s, and looked dead north, what did you see glowing at night at the top of Broad Street? the PSFS building?
Philadelphia was founded on principles of religious tolerance. Who founded this movement in the City, and where is the most famous house of worship of this group? William Penn
Could Sally Star have dated Gene London? Sure. They were both real people.
If I ask for a Frank’s Black Wishniak, what is it I crave the most? A soda
If I ask for a Tasty Kake, have I been illiterate?
No, that’s the way it’s spelled.
Where is Eastern State Pennitentiary? Why is it famous?
If one stops to watch the skullers and can see the sunset behind them, which bridges might one be standing on?
Who is the Kelly Drive named for?
When Charles Dickens visited the United States, where was one of the few places he insisted upon visiting?
Last but surely not least, where was the Main Point, and who were the Werewolves of Bryn Mawr?
I love this. God, I wish I could meet up with you all, I’ll be there in spirit. Have fun- the one who gets the best score gets a loaf of my homebakes banana bread with chocolate chips…
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I didn’t finish the whole test. Can I make it up with an extra credit book report?
BTW, don’t believe 'toons when he promises banana bread; I was supposed to get some last time he passed through my neck of the woods, and I’m still waiting. (We really need a boo-boo face smiley.)
Man this is a shame… I would try to get Airman Doors to take me so i could finally get to meet some of you… but unfortunatly he leaves in less then a week sigh and will not be home until atleast Jan. Try to let me know sometime when he’s home and maybe i can twist his arm! :o)
Why, I would wager they don’t even know WHICH mustard to use on a Roosevelt Blvd- dirtied pretzel. Feh !!!
(Goulden’s Spicy Brown, of course ).
Oh, an aristocrat. Boulevard pretzels deserve the cheapest Day-Glo yellow mustard you can get. Bonus points if you get it at the 99 cent store.
I cannot attend, and I’m MIGHTY unhappy about this. I’ll BE IN Philly then too, with the Wifestrocity who loathes all things Internet-related. Of course, she loathes socializing period. Remind me why the fuck I married her? Oh yeah, I was 22 and stupid as a freaking fencepost. Right…
Aw c’mon, you can’t leave her for a couple of hours? Give her a Mastercard and point her at Strawbridge’s or something. . .
Anyways, here is how you separate the pikers from the Real Philly Pholks: A small quiz for y’all because I’m rueful at my anticipated absence.
Start bakin’, Cartooniverse:
Who is the Philly Phanatic?
The Philadelphia Phillies’ mascot.
Who were the Broad Street Bullies?
The '73 Flyers. Remember, only the Lord saves more than Bernie Parent.
What is M.O.V.E. ?
The radical “back to nature” group founded by John Africa that forced two standoffs with Philadelphia police. The first, in Powelton Village in 1978, ended with the death of P/O James Ramp. The second, in West Philadelphia in 1986, resulted in a conflagration that destroyed 60-some homes and killed a bunch of MOVEians.
Why is Krass Brothers important?
Because if you didn’t get your suit there, you wuz robbed! Remember, 937 South Street, Store of the Stars!
What was the tallest building in the City of Philadephia until the 1980’s?
City Hall, until Willard Rouse built Liberty Place.
There is a Girl’s High. Is there a Boy’s High?
Not anymore. Central High, the second-oldest public high school in the US, is located a block away from Girls’ High at Ogontz and Olney Avenues. CHS was all-male until it was forced to go coed in 1983 to settle a Federal lawsuit. CHS, BTW, is the only high school in the world empowered to give Bachelor of Arts degrees to those who graduate with honors. (Full disclosure: I’m CHS 247/June '88; the first full 4-year coed class).
Where do you find an immense hunka LOVE?
JFK Plaza, in “Love Park.” It’s that statue with the words in a square.
Rocky Balboa ran up the East Steps of the Art Museum. Roughly how many blocks did he have to run from the Delaware River seen in his running shots, to the Museum Steps?
Something like 25? (Assuming he started at Delaware Ave and went to the Art Museum)
Why does the name Frank Rizzo strike fear into the hearts of Liberal Philadelphians to this day?
Because, “The best way to deal with criminals is spacco il capo.” He made Dick Daley look like a wilted milktoast. And they didn’t take any photos of G. Gordon Liddy with a nightstick in his cummerbund.
The Flyers won the Stanley Cup in back-to-back seasons. What two seasons were they?
1973 and '74, I think.
What was the seating capacity of JFK Stadium, home to the Army/Navy Game AND “Live Aid” ?
Beats hell out of me.
True of False? Until recently you could actually TOUCH the Liberty Bell when visiting it on Independance Mall?
True.
What is at 8th and Walnut?
Robbins’ 8th & Walnut (jewelry store); their name is their address.
Each year there is a famous footrace. It includes “The Wall”- what famed neighborhood is this found in?
It’s a bike race, and it’s in Manayunk.
Where was Plastic Fantastic?
At the corner of I Dunno and Beats Hell Outta Me.
What does TLA stand for?
Theater of the Living Arts.
What was Rosebud on South Street?
A club?
Is Walt’s King of Crabs a strip joint or a seafood restaurant?
Restaurant. I prefer DiNardo’s, FWIW.
Is there a copy of the Declaration of Independance in Constitution Hall?
Search me.
What is the difference between Mummers and Mummenschantz?
Mummenschantz doesn’t have a museum at Front and Washington.
When you stood in the cuploa of City Hall in the 1960’s, and looked dead north, what did you see glowing at night at the top of Broad Street?
It’s either The Ivory Tower of Truth (Inquirer building) or the sign for Botany 500 suits, which was at Broad and Diamond (I think?). I wasn’t born till 1971 so I can’t say for sure.
Philadelphia was founded on principles of religious tolerance. Who founded this movement in the City, and where is the most famous house of worship of this group?
William Penn, and the Old Meeting House at 4th and Market?
Could Sally Star have dated Gene London?
Maybe. They were both real folks. But I think Gene didn’t like girls. That’s what I heard anyway.
If I ask for a Frank’s Black Wishniak, what is it I crave the most?
The best black cherry soda in the universe.
If I ask for a Tasty Kake, have I been illiterate?
Nope. That’s the way ya spell it.
Where is Eastern State Pennitentiary? Why is it famous?
Fairmount. It’s the first prison built along the lines of the modern penitentiary concept.
If one stops to watch the skullers and can see the sunset behind them, which bridges might one be standing on?
Strawberry Mansion or Market Street?
Who is the Kelly Drive named for?
Jack Kelly, Grace’s brother and a longtime civic leader.
When Charles Dickens visited the United States, where was one of the few places he insisted upon visiting?
Bookbinder’s?
Last but surely not least, where was the Main Point, and who were the Werewolves of Bryn Mawr?
Beats me. It’s been a loooooong time since I listened to John DiBella in the morning.
Soccerbaby, I’d be more than willing to give you a ride down if you can work it out. The only problem is that I’m leaving Friday night and staying with the folks for Christmas, so I won’t be going back up until the 26th. I’d gladly offer the parental palace as crash space for Friday but it’ll be filled with the Christmas crush of kin. Think “Christmas Vacation” without the humor.
Otherwise, I can pick you up at the train or something if you can make it.
oh man youse guys are da BEST !! Here I am having a perfectly AWFUL morning, and I sign on and find this?? How cool. Okay, lemme go through the two main contenders here…and fill in the few blanks. Boy, you two are good. I wanna party with y’all.
First, to address **iampunha[/s]‘s query. <Deep freakin’ sigh>. It’s family/Hannukah Weekend for me then, we are on our way through from NY , to Philly, on to Pittsburgh. I’d have better luck winning the PowerBall than I would bailing out that evening to go and hang with my true friends. It’s the life I have to live, I enjoy my Doper friends and will attend whenever I can, but the level of tension that rises in my chalet whenever I talk about meeting Internet friends face to face makes the idea of going with the Wifestrocity an impossibility. Believe me, I’m none too happy about this.
Now then, Zappo- I’ll send you a few loaves of my famed Nanana Bread with Chocolate Chips, you can serve it around to my dear Dopers in my stead. Deal? We’ll email this and nail it down, ok?
On to the Quiz !
Plastic Fantastic was a used/bootleg/new record store and head shop on the Main Line- not too far from the Main Point, actually. It had an amazingly deep selection of decent bootleg recordings. Back then, I was amoral and thought nothing of scoring a nice bootleg. The finest one I put my hands on- and still own, although it’s warped <sob> was Yes: In The Round, 1978 Tour. Lovely set of disks.
Rosebud was an antique store near 5th and South St.
What you saw glowing of you looked dead north up Broad street was an IMMENSE glowing B. It was the logo for Broad Street Chrysler/Plymouth, a car dealership that sat at Broad and Cheltenham Ave. With a straight line shot and an unimpeded view, it showed for miles. Easily seen from the air.
Bingo baby, it’s at 21st and Fairmount. Long time ago I shot a documentary on the prison, spend a few weeks inside of it day after day. I hear it’s a real “museum” now with tours and such. Back then, we had it to ourselves, aside from the rats and the pigeons. It was true solitary, meals work and exercise were done alone. Pretty brutal…
Also the Girard Ave Bridge, I think.
Charles Dickens insisted upon being given a full tour of Eastern State Pennitentiary when visiting the United States.
DiBella in the Morning ! WAHOOOO ! I hear they had a HUGE blowout for Pierre Robert recently. He’s got more than 20 years under his belt, but they somehow made it a 20th anniversary. I had the thrill- for me then- of being invited INTO the WMMR Studios on Rittenhouse Square ( are they still there? ) while he was ON the air. I had a friend who was tight with Pierre. I sat in on about an hour of air time, never spoke, didn’t touch a thing. He was gentle, funny, and very nice to the geeky high school kid.
The Main Point was a coffeehouse of great repute. It became a club where MANY well known names made their bones. Billy Joel was an early hit there. They had virtually every kind of music. I saw Stan Rogers in 1979 there, and the night before it had been some punk group that had been spitting stage blood out into the crowd as they played. There were bits of dried stage blood to be seen here and there on the floor. The recent band of some notoriety who had played the Main Point when I was there? The big silk banner along the back wall, with the name, ** Gentleman George Thorogood and The Delaware Destroyers**. The Main Point almost went under at one point ( pardon the pointed puns ) and musicians staged a fundraising marathon to keep it afloat. Warren Zevon came, and did a home-town version of Werewolves of London, where he made fond mention of the Werewolves of Bryn Mawr. ( Bryn Mawr is both the neighborhood where the Main Point was, and the infamous women’s college ). Bruce Springsteen showed up, as did Jackson Brown- reportedly on a bicycle… Money was raised, they stayed afloat for a while longer. I’m not sure when they finally went under.
Chrome Spot, you were at that famous Frampton/YES show? I hate you !!! Yes, you can make it up with an extra credit book report. What famous silent film mogul started as a Philadelphia businessman? ( Eve, no helping !!! )
Deal. My addy is on my profile, feel free to drop me a line and we’ll synchronize the space/time coordinates.
Bummer that ya won’t be there, though.
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Aaargh! I should have known this one. I remember the big “B” from driving down Cheltenham Avenue. By the time I paid attention to such things, though, the place was a furniture store.
I remember Broad Street Chry/Ply as Broadway Chry/Ply, which is what they became after they relocated to 611 and the Fairway in Jenkintown. They were famous in the Eighties for having the most annoying car dealership commericals in the Philadelphia area. <loud nasally pitchman> “BRRRRRROADWAY CHRY-SLER-PLYM- OUTH. . .JENNNNNNNNNNNK-IN-TOWN!” </nasally pitchman> He was even worse than the smirking bastard that shilled for Sheehy Ford. “If this emblem isn’t on your car, you probably paid too much.” What the hell does he know about it?
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Oooh! Oooh! I think I know this one. If Chrome Spot doesn’t get it, I’ll take it.
Another one for you: Which TV mogul started out in business with a cigar store in Philadelphia?
I meant to do that, really. Frampton and Yes, my first ever rock concert at the tender age of 16. I’ll have to get to the liberry before I get started on my book report.
Things I Will Miss Because I’ll Be Visiting Relatives in Florida-
1 The Mummers parade. I was gonna wear the costume I made for the Henri David ball and strut along on the sidewalk too.
2 The Rocky Run. Here my plan was to dress up like Burgess Meredith and bicycle alongside the race while yelling lines at the runners "You gotta eat lightning and crap thunder! Greasy Eye-talian monster!"
3 Geobabe's miniskirt. Must stop weeping before I ruin my keyboard.
4 The chance to party with Esprix. 1 He rocks. 2 I have this hunch that he has connections-VIP access to clubs, better service any place on South Street, and admission to exhibits at the Franklin Institute that the us shmoes never get to see.
Well, it looks like I will be attending this one. I just confirmed with Girl Wonder (now that I think about it, I like that better than Supergirlfriend), and we’ll be meeting up for a late lunch or something. Can someone tell me what section of town we’ll most likely be in, and what kind of sleeping arrangements there will be? I plan on leaving late Friday night. From Louisville, Philly’s about 11-12 hours driving, so I’ll hit town around noon or so Saturday.
