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March 08, 2005
Dubliners
Dublin may indeed be the home of Joyce, Yeats, Shaw, Guinness, Old Jameson and tens of thousands named O'Connell, but if you look hard you might find other things, as well. For example, per mile of sidewalk, Dublin undoubtedly features the most human vomit. This is probably not unrelated to the proximity of Guiness and Old Jameson. Nevertheless, I partook in both, only to keep my Chinese take-out within the confines of my stomach. Also, nearly every fence on any Dublin corner features imposing "BEWARE OF GUARD DOGS" sign. For the dozens of signs (and my own trespassing), I saw one canine. It was a benevelent golden retriever wearing a vest that read (or didn't read, depending on who's looking): SEEING EYE DOG.
Walker Percy talks about the soul of place, or something along those lines. I didn't quite understand what he meant, but Dublin helps.
You see, Dublin is also home to the greatest bathroom stall inscription these eyes have ever read. I know it's illegible, but believe me, it reads: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, TOMORROW HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST.
See that white house in the middle of the image. That's Bono's place of residence. When it comes to Bono, I have little tact. I think he'd like it that way. I tried my best to enter the premises, alas there were too many walls and gates. If it any consolation, Enya lives in that gray castle-like structure.
Posted by houch at March 8, 2005 12:12 AM
Comments
I can probably do you one better, as amazing as that bathroom stall inscription is. At Pepe Hall (The Art History Building here at Savannah College of Art and Design) I've read people's critiques of penis drawings on the wall of the bathrooms.
Posted by: Aaron at March 8, 2005 05:53 AM
Bono's house looks relatively small. Maybe that's just because the invisible electric fence wouldn't let you get any closer.
Posted by: Nathan at March 8, 2005 04:29 PM
Keats? Sure you don't mean Yeats?
And baby, you don't know what Ireland IS.
Drew
Posted by: Drew at March 8, 2005 05:09 PM
Aaron, we are talking apples and oranges here. I'm talking original inscription, you are talking adapted screenplay for bathroom wall, or something. Though, everyone knows I love reading penis drawing criticism.
Nathan, I was at a distance, but it's not a huge house. It belies the U2 image of hugeness. Though, Bono is an opulent performer, but quite a charitable giver.
Drew, perhaps I was secretly lusting for Keats. I apologize.
Posted by: Houch at March 8, 2005 07:04 PM