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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Carrie on Oct 15, 2013 11:31:16 GMT 1, I think most people walk through New York with blinders on, especially New Yorkers. These street vendors are like hobos you try not to make eye contact with. But surely there is still a huge number of tourists that pass by the stalls as that's the market that they're there for. Do you think it exposes the 'bubble' of the Banksy/art market a bit? These were $60 genuine Banksy paintings for sale all day and 8 sold. Why is it that people can walk past $100,000 canvases and not feel the beauty of the art.The genius of Banksy? The shot of the full stall makes our Banksyphile eyes bulge and the stunt makes our hearts sink but they were original Banksy paintings and they didn't sell. Such a great stunt. Great concept, it just shows how presumptious us humans are. Anything that seems "too good to be true" usually is, so when something out of the ordinary happens like this, it goes very unnoticed.
The same kind of thing could happen in a totally different setting, for example, a really good fake copy of a Banksy could go undetected at a top auction house, and be sold for hundreds of thousands. What my point is, is that when something placed in a certain setting/environment we will presume and assume what we think is "routine" or "familiarity".
This reminds me of a famous musician a few years ago (can't remember his name) who went busking on the London underground a few years ago and played (what many thought) were rendetions of his own original music - I think he got something like 3 quid all day - he plays at the Royal Albert Hall!
Another similar stunt was Charlie Chaplin. Back in the day, he entered a Charlie Chaplin look-a-like contest...and came third!! haha!
I think most people walk through New York with blinders on, especially New Yorkers. These street vendors are like hobos you try not to make eye contact with. But surely there is still a huge number of tourists that pass by the stalls as that's the market that they're there for. Do you think it exposes the 'bubble' of the Banksy/art market a bit? These were $60 genuine Banksy paintings for sale all day and 8 sold. Why is it that people can walk past $100,000 canvases and not feel the beauty of the art.The genius of Banksy? The shot of the full stall makes our Banksyphile eyes bulge and the stunt makes our hearts sink but they were original Banksy paintings and they didn't sell. Such a great stunt. Great concept, it just shows how presumptious us humans are. Anything that seems "too good to be true" usually is, so when something out of the ordinary happens like this, it goes very unnoticed. The same kind of thing could happen in a totally different setting, for example, a really good fake copy of a Banksy could go undetected at a top auction house, and be sold for hundreds of thousands. What my point is, is that when something placed in a certain setting/environment we will presume and assume what we think is "routine" or "familiarity". This reminds me of a famous musician a few years ago (can't remember his name) who went busking on the London underground a few years ago and played (what many thought) were rendetions of his own original music - I think he got something like 3 quid all day - he plays at the Royal Albert Hall! Another similar stunt was Charlie Chaplin. Back in the day, he entered a Charlie Chaplin look-a-like contest...and came third!! haha!
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Carrie
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Carrie on Oct 15, 2013 11:44:13 GMT 1, New piece looks like it could get vandalized soon rather inviting big wall. As far as the booth regardless of the position of where it was I am not sure I would hav glanced that direction at all but if I had seen the paintings I am sure I would have walked over and picked one up just to see how someone could knockoff a banksy with a real stencil, I always look at anything done with spray paint just to inspect it. Even bad things I usually would have a look over. If from a distance it looked like prints or giclees I wouldnt have walked over at all, but the stand seemed that these were spray and inviting to anyone that owns a real piece would surely be able to tell that this was quality, thus maybe as you inspected the canvas see the signature and thus know you hit the lottery. I would say even though most you say you would have walked buy I doubt that as most of us can see cheap knockoffs to actually stencilled knockoffs, I have never seen stencil knockoffs and would have been curious. But its all hypothethical, and a great addition to the whole month so far. Im sure it is pretty easy to get Banksy stencils online or something and do it yourself. Lets all just say that on REALLY close inspection someone MAY have spotted it, but as many have previously mentioned - everyone presumes that these stalls sell junk, so only tourists bought them.
New piece looks like it could get vandalized soon rather inviting big wall. As far as the booth regardless of the position of where it was I am not sure I would hav glanced that direction at all but if I had seen the paintings I am sure I would have walked over and picked one up just to see how someone could knockoff a banksy with a real stencil, I always look at anything done with spray paint just to inspect it. Even bad things I usually would have a look over. If from a distance it looked like prints or giclees I wouldnt have walked over at all, but the stand seemed that these were spray and inviting to anyone that owns a real piece would surely be able to tell that this was quality, thus maybe as you inspected the canvas see the signature and thus know you hit the lottery. I would say even though most you say you would have walked buy I doubt that as most of us can see cheap knockoffs to actually stencilled knockoffs, I have never seen stencil knockoffs and would have been curious. But its all hypothethical, and a great addition to the whole month so far. Im sure it is pretty easy to get Banksy stencils online or something and do it yourself. Lets all just say that on REALLY close inspection someone MAY have spotted it, but as many have previously mentioned - everyone presumes that these stalls sell junk, so only tourists bought them.
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Damien
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Damien on Oct 15, 2013 11:44:21 GMT 1, But surely there is still a huge number of tourists that pass by the stalls as that's the market that they're there for. Do you think it exposes the 'bubble' of the Banksy/art market a bit? These were $60 genuine Banksy paintings for sale all day and 8 sold. Why is it that people can walk past $100,000 canvases and not feel the beauty of the art.The genius of Banksy? The shot of the full stall makes our Banksyphile eyes bulge and the stunt makes our hearts sink but they were original Banksy paintings and they didn't sell. Such a great stunt. Great concept, it just shows how presumptious us humans are. Anything that seems "too good to be true" usually is, so when something out of the ordinary happens like this, it goes very unnoticed. The same kind of thing could happen in a totally different setting, for example, a really good fake copy of a Banksy could go undetected at a top auction house, and be sold for hundreds of thousands. What my point is, is that when something placed in a certain setting/environment we will presume and assume what we think is "routine" or "familiarity". This reminds me of a famous musician a few years ago (can't remember his name) who went busking on the London underground a few years ago and played (what many thought) were rendetions of his own original music - I think he got something like 3 quid all day - he plays at the Royal Albert Hall! Another similar stunt was Charlie Chaplin. Back in the day, he entered a Charlie Chaplin look-a-like contest...and came third!! haha! its on youtube i think someone posted before, joshua bell in nyc subway one person recognises him all day
But surely there is still a huge number of tourists that pass by the stalls as that's the market that they're there for. Do you think it exposes the 'bubble' of the Banksy/art market a bit? These were $60 genuine Banksy paintings for sale all day and 8 sold. Why is it that people can walk past $100,000 canvases and not feel the beauty of the art.The genius of Banksy? The shot of the full stall makes our Banksyphile eyes bulge and the stunt makes our hearts sink but they were original Banksy paintings and they didn't sell. Such a great stunt. Great concept, it just shows how presumptious us humans are. Anything that seems "too good to be true" usually is, so when something out of the ordinary happens like this, it goes very unnoticed. The same kind of thing could happen in a totally different setting, for example, a really good fake copy of a Banksy could go undetected at a top auction house, and be sold for hundreds of thousands. What my point is, is that when something placed in a certain setting/environment we will presume and assume what we think is "routine" or "familiarity". This reminds me of a famous musician a few years ago (can't remember his name) who went busking on the London underground a few years ago and played (what many thought) were rendetions of his own original music - I think he got something like 3 quid all day - he plays at the Royal Albert Hall! Another similar stunt was Charlie Chaplin. Back in the day, he entered a Charlie Chaplin look-a-like contest...and came third!! haha! its on youtube i think someone posted before, joshua bell in nyc subway one person recognises him all day
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Damien
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Damien on Oct 15, 2013 11:48:19 GMT 1, Great concept, it just shows how presumptious us humans are. Anything that seems "too good to be true" usually is, so when something out of the ordinary happens like this, it goes very unnoticed. The same kind of thing could happen in a totally different setting, for example, a really good fake copy of a Banksy could go undetected at a top auction house, and be sold for hundreds of thousands. What my point is, is that when something placed in a certain setting/environment we will presume and assume what we think is "routine" or "familiarity". This reminds me of a famous musician a few years ago (can't remember his name) who went busking on the London underground a few years ago and played (what many thought) were rendetions of his own original music - I think he got something like 3 quid all day - he plays at the Royal Albert Hall! Another similar stunt was Charlie Chaplin. Back in the day, he entered a Charlie Chaplin look-a-like contest...and came third!! haha! its on youtube i think someone posted before, joshua bell in nyc subway one person recognises him all day if it was some crappy popstar like miley cyrus or bieber there would of been huge crowds
Great concept, it just shows how presumptious us humans are. Anything that seems "too good to be true" usually is, so when something out of the ordinary happens like this, it goes very unnoticed. The same kind of thing could happen in a totally different setting, for example, a really good fake copy of a Banksy could go undetected at a top auction house, and be sold for hundreds of thousands. What my point is, is that when something placed in a certain setting/environment we will presume and assume what we think is "routine" or "familiarity". This reminds me of a famous musician a few years ago (can't remember his name) who went busking on the London underground a few years ago and played (what many thought) were rendetions of his own original music - I think he got something like 3 quid all day - he plays at the Royal Albert Hall! Another similar stunt was Charlie Chaplin. Back in the day, he entered a Charlie Chaplin look-a-like contest...and came third!! haha! its on youtube i think someone posted before, joshua bell in nyc subway one person recognises him all day if it was some crappy popstar like miley cyrus or bieber there would of been huge crowds
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 11:53:30 GMT 1, Yup, its the same when someone well known like a musician or actor visits your home, they just look wrong out of context, they look good on telly etc but sat on your settee drinking a cup of tea or eating a bacon butty looks odd!. Like when members of this place visit for the first time, i expect them to look like their avatar.
Yup, its the same when someone well known like a musician or actor visits your home, they just look wrong out of context, they look good on telly etc but sat on your settee drinking a cup of tea or eating a bacon butty looks odd!. Like when members of this place visit for the first time, i expect them to look like their avatar.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Invaded 420 on Oct 15, 2013 11:54:06 GMT 1, Oh yeah, seems invader is doin his New York art4 space screening in New York on the 29th oct. gonna be a good few days to be in nyc
Oh yeah, seems invader is doin his New York art4 space screening in New York on the 29th oct. gonna be a good few days to be in nyc
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 12:00:15 GMT 1, It would have broken me to have done that and then realised what had happened.... Yeah, I would have thought if you knew Bansky was doing a load of stuff in NY then you would at least have a second look, but I suppose you could just have easily thought that someone was making a quick buck knowing his exhibition being in town. Anyway, I imagine the poor bastard will never live that one down with his missus; "what did you do today dear?", "Oh, I just walked past around US$ 900,000 worth of Banksys' that were selling for US$ 1800" "Oh really, that same guy whose stuff we have on the walls that you like, that's amazing, how many did you pick up? We can finally pay off the mortgage and take that holiday round the world we've always dreamed of and I'll even let you keep a few of them as I know he's your favourite" "Uhhh.... " At that point I'd jump out the window.. Hahaha i get you but you wouldnt jump i hope, its only pictures innit!.
It would have broken me to have done that and then realised what had happened.... Yeah, I would have thought if you knew Bansky was doing a load of stuff in NY then you would at least have a second look, but I suppose you could just have easily thought that someone was making a quick buck knowing his exhibition being in town. Anyway, I imagine the poor bastard will never live that one down with his missus; "what did you do today dear?", "Oh, I just walked past around US$ 900,000 worth of Banksys' that were selling for US$ 1800" "Oh really, that same guy whose stuff we have on the walls that you like, that's amazing, how many did you pick up? We can finally pay off the mortgage and take that holiday round the world we've always dreamed of and I'll even let you keep a few of them as I know he's your favourite" "Uhhh.... " At that point I'd jump out the window.. Hahaha i get you but you wouldnt jump i hope, its only pictures innit!.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 12:04:29 GMT 1, The hydrant seems tagged by a true graffiti legend, RD357, from the 357crew Actually, i quite like to see it like this, its less of a standalone piece and is being incorporated into other work, morphing into summat!. Better than being totally Buffed (?).
The hydrant seems tagged by a true graffiti legend, RD357, from the 357crewActually, i quite like to see it like this, its less of a standalone piece and is being incorporated into other work, morphing into summat!. Better than being totally Buffed (?).
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Sacked... on Oct 15, 2013 12:04:45 GMT 1, From POW : A rare pic from when BANKSY was still a traditional graffiti artist. Here's a piece that him and Remi Rough did :
From POW : A rare pic from when BANKSY was still a traditional graffiti artist. Here's a piece that him and Remi Rough did :
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 12:10:03 GMT 1, Is it true that Blek took that photo?.
Is it true that Blek took that photo?.
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naughtyshorty
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 15, 2013 12:23:17 GMT 1, Yup, its the same when someone well known like a musician or actor visits your home, they just look wrong out of context, they look good on telly etc but sat on your settee drinking a cup of tea or eating a bacon butty looks odd!. Like when members of this place visit for the first time, i expect them to look like their avatar.
Regularly hob nob with the stars eh wizzy? Do share!
Yup, its the same when someone well known like a musician or actor visits your home, they just look wrong out of context, they look good on telly etc but sat on your settee drinking a cup of tea or eating a bacon butty looks odd!. Like when members of this place visit for the first time, i expect them to look like their avatar. Regularly hob nob with the stars eh wizzy? Do share!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 12:28:09 GMT 1, LOL, as if!, no what i mean is that say someone who is a bit well know like a (i hate the word) celeb calls by, like an MP or someone like that who you see sometimes on telly, they look wrong in a house type setting.
LOL, as if!, no what i mean is that say someone who is a bit well know like a (i hate the word) celeb calls by, like an MP or someone like that who you see sometimes on telly, they look wrong in a house type setting.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Jimmy Oscar on Oct 15, 2013 12:34:59 GMT 1, For some reason it deleted when I posted it earlier.
This short cartoon video will beautifully explain why no one bought a banksy canvas worth up to $100k in central park.
It tells the story of Joshua Bell, one of the world's best violin players, and how he was ignored when he played on the subway.
For some reason it deleted when I posted it earlier.
This short cartoon video will beautifully explain why no one bought a banksy canvas worth up to $100k in central park.
It tells the story of Joshua Bell, one of the world's best violin players, and how he was ignored when he played on the subway.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Sacked... on Oct 15, 2013 12:39:34 GMT 1, Is it true that Blek took that photo?. I think he was the first one ,Wizz.
Is it true that Blek took that photo?. I think he was the first one ,Wizz.
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naughtyshorty
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 15, 2013 12:41:46 GMT 1, LOL, as if!, no what i mean is that say someone who is a bit well know like a (i hate the word) celeb calls by, like an MP or someone like that who you see sometimes on telly, they look wrong in a house type setting.
I think you're playing it down. I can see through your modesty. Who's there now? Kylie? Kym marsh? Kerry katona even? ;-)
LOL, as if!, no what i mean is that say someone who is a bit well know like a (i hate the word) celeb calls by, like an MP or someone like that who you see sometimes on telly, they look wrong in a house type setting. I think you're playing it down. I can see through your modesty. Who's there now? Kylie? Kym marsh? Kerry katona even? ;-)
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Sacked... on Oct 15, 2013 12:43:38 GMT 1, Yup, its the same when someone well known like a musician or actor visits your home, they just look wrong out of context, they look good on telly etc but sat on your settee drinking a cup of tea or eating a bacon butty looks odd!. Like when members of this place visit for the first time, i expect them to look like their avatar. And does he ?
Yup, its the same when someone well known like a musician or actor visits your home, they just look wrong out of context, they look good on telly etc but sat on your settee drinking a cup of tea or eating a bacon butty looks odd!. Like when members of this place visit for the first time, i expect them to look like their avatar. And does he ?
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Damien
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Damien on Oct 15, 2013 12:44:03 GMT 1, LOL, as if!, no what i mean is that say someone who is a bit well know like a (i hate the word) celeb calls by, like an MP or someone like that who you see sometimes on telly, they look wrong in a house type setting. has pete been round for tea and biscuits?
LOL, as if!, no what i mean is that say someone who is a bit well know like a (i hate the word) celeb calls by, like an MP or someone like that who you see sometimes on telly, they look wrong in a house type setting. has pete been round for tea and biscuits?
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naughtyshorty
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 15, 2013 12:57:34 GMT 1, I reckon he's round there now...
I reckon he's round there now...
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doyle
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by doyle on Oct 15, 2013 13:10:31 GMT 1, Yup, its the same when someone well known like a musician or actor visits your home, they just look wrong out of context, they look good on telly etc but sat on your settee drinking a cup of tea or eating a bacon butty looks odd!. Like when members of this place visit for the first time, i expect them to look like their avatar. And does he ? talking about avatars, what's going on in yours seaslick steve
Yup, its the same when someone well known like a musician or actor visits your home, they just look wrong out of context, they look good on telly etc but sat on your settee drinking a cup of tea or eating a bacon butty looks odd!. Like when members of this place visit for the first time, i expect them to look like their avatar. And does he ? talking about avatars, what's going on in yours seaslick steve
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by bernie on Oct 15, 2013 13:19:26 GMT 1, I was thinking if you set up a stall in NY selling knocked up banksy canvases in the next few days would you be likely to sell out would people take a punt just in case. could get the dudes from east NY on the case.
I was thinking if you set up a stall in NY selling knocked up banksy canvases in the next few days would you be likely to sell out would people take a punt just in case. could get the dudes from east NY on the case.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by DameHoracia on Oct 15, 2013 13:26:54 GMT 1, I was thinking if you set up a stall in NY selling knocked up banksy canvases in the next few days would you be likely to sell out would people take a punt just in case. could get the dudes from east NY on the case. I think you'd have loads of people now approaching and asking questions about each canvas even though Mr B said the stall wouldn't be there again.
I was thinking if you set up a stall in NY selling knocked up banksy canvases in the next few days would you be likely to sell out would people take a punt just in case. could get the dudes from east NY on the case. I think you'd have loads of people now approaching and asking questions about each canvas even though Mr B said the stall wouldn't be there again.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 13:30:50 GMT 1, Yup, its the same when someone well known like a musician or actor visits your home, they just look wrong out of context, they look good on telly etc but sat on your settee drinking a cup of tea or eating a bacon butty looks odd!. Like when members of this place visit for the first time, i expect them to look like their avatar. And does he ? Sort of, apart from the glasses.
Yup, its the same when someone well known like a musician or actor visits your home, they just look wrong out of context, they look good on telly etc but sat on your settee drinking a cup of tea or eating a bacon butty looks odd!. Like when members of this place visit for the first time, i expect them to look like their avatar. And does he ? Sort of, apart from the glasses.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 13:35:36 GMT 1, I was thinking if you set up a stall in NY selling knocked up banksy canvases in the next few days would you be likely to sell out would people take a punt just in case. could get the dudes from east NY on the case. I think you'd have loads of people now approaching and asking questions about each canvas even though Mr B said the stall wouldn't be there again. Aha!. He said it would not be there again "Today", that was Monday innit? and today is Tuesday so..............
just saying, wouldnt put it past him thats all.
ps. Traffic cone and a Ballerina for me please if your passing.
I was thinking if you set up a stall in NY selling knocked up banksy canvases in the next few days would you be likely to sell out would people take a punt just in case. could get the dudes from east NY on the case. I think you'd have loads of people now approaching and asking questions about each canvas even though Mr B said the stall wouldn't be there again. Aha!. He said it would not be there again "Today", that was Monday innit? and today is Tuesday so.............. just saying, wouldnt put it past him thats all. ps. Traffic cone and a Ballerina for me please if your passing.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Ruggs on Oct 15, 2013 13:39:29 GMT 1, I think you'd have loads of people now approaching and asking questions about each canvas even though Mr B said the stall wouldn't be there again. Aha!. He said it would not be there again "Today", that was Monday innit? and today is Tuesday so.............. just saying, wouldnt put it past him thats all. ps. Traffic cone and a Ballerina for me please if your passing. ... or the next daftest thing ... online maybe!
I think you'd have loads of people now approaching and asking questions about each canvas even though Mr B said the stall wouldn't be there again. Aha!. He said it would not be there again "Today", that was Monday innit? and today is Tuesday so.............. just saying, wouldnt put it past him thats all. ps. Traffic cone and a Ballerina for me please if your passing. ... or the next daftest thing ... online maybe!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Sacked... on Oct 15, 2013 13:40:16 GMT 1, talking about avatars, what's going on in yours seaslick steve Even Men can multi-task.
talking about avatars, what's going on in yours seaslick steve Even Men can multi-task.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 15, 2013 13:41:12 GMT 1, Fun fact: the Banksy Meat Truck is human powered animatronics. There are several seats in the back of the truck (3 as best I can tell) for puppeteers. I'll throw a pic up later.
Apparently three people (including one guy in a hoodie with a backpack) jumped out on 79th and East End, during yesterday's stop. This jives with what I saw when I was there - nobody in the back of the truck, Joe trying to eat his lunch. It hit the FDR right after, so it may well have been a drop off.
If it was a drop - I think we can expect to see a Banksy in the 80s on the UES by the river soon. Also, it suggests Banksy himself might be in the Meat Truck at times, although if it was him yesterday, it could have been a one off for the purpose of transportation.
Fun fact: the Banksy Meat Truck is human powered animatronics. There are several seats in the back of the truck (3 as best I can tell) for puppeteers. I'll throw a pic up later.
Apparently three people (including one guy in a hoodie with a backpack) jumped out on 79th and East End, during yesterday's stop. This jives with what I saw when I was there - nobody in the back of the truck, Joe trying to eat his lunch. It hit the FDR right after, so it may well have been a drop off.
If it was a drop - I think we can expect to see a Banksy in the 80s on the UES by the river soon. Also, it suggests Banksy himself might be in the Meat Truck at times, although if it was him yesterday, it could have been a one off for the purpose of transportation.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by doyle on Oct 15, 2013 13:46:00 GMT 1, talking about avatars, what's going on in yours seaslick steve Even Men can multi-task. ha ha you must be on the botty sorry boti thread at the same time
talking about avatars, what's going on in yours seaslick steve Even Men can multi-task. ha ha you must be on the botty sorry boti thread at the same time
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rosh
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by rosh on Oct 15, 2013 13:46:53 GMT 1, Some news of the defaced banksy pieces..
Goodbye occupy:
And the last one ...
Team ROBBO murder it tonight
Some news of the defaced banksy pieces.. Goodbye occupy: And the last one ... Team ROBBO murder it tonight
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 13:54:13 GMT 1,
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tartarus
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February 2013
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by tartarus on Oct 15, 2013 14:03:09 GMT 1, Hmmm team robbo desperate for attention as ever then! Must be harsh knowing your only source of attention is the person you seek to belittle!
Hmmm team robbo desperate for attention as ever then! Must be harsh knowing your only source of attention is the person you seek to belittle!
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