A few years back a kid tried to mug me, claiming to have a knife. This was broad daylight and I was wearing hotpants and platform shoes. He probably thought he'd found an easy mark. Little did he know that picking on a McChick is always a bad idea, no matter what her footwear situation. I turned to him and screamed at the top of my lungs, "I'M GOING TO KILL YOU, MOTHERFUCKER!!!!" and lunged towards him with every intention of ripping his lungs out through his throat. Fortunately, he had the presence of mind to take off on his bike, but crazy lady in the big shoes chased him screaming for blocks. Note that this behavior isn't something I'm proud of, nor do I think it's particularly clever. But both times people have attempted to mug me, I've gone apeshit and chased them off.
Which is why I was particularly disturbed by a flyer a young lady dropped off at my building today. Last night, on N. 11th between Roebling and Driggs, two men grabbed her and robbed her at gunpoint. It happened at 8 PM! She gave up the goods and thankfully wasn't hurt, but it's scary nonetheless. She wants us to campaign to get the street lamps on the corner fixed (I can't recall the last time they were lit up). I just hope if anyone ever threatens me with a gun, I'm smart enough to keep myself from going mental and realize I've been outmatched.
Please call Diana Reyna (718.963.3141) and the Community board (718.389.0009/0098) to let them know we need more lights and coppers (and maybe while the cops are at it, they can close down the most heinous bar in Williamsburg, the Royal Oak).
platform shoes and hotpants? where were you going cleopatra jones's halloween party?
Posted by: la_depressionada | January 30, 2006 at 10:52 AM
Please post a photo of this outfit with you in it, immediately.
Posted by: Jules | January 30, 2006 at 02:39 PM
I was a skinnier, younger lady when that outfit was in effect. I still own the hotpants, but they're a bit snug and I refuse to rock the camel toe.
Posted by: judes | January 30, 2006 at 03:26 PM