Damien
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Damien on Oct 16, 2013 18:56:04 GMT 1, Today's another cracker!! Shoe Shine. A fibreglass replica of Ronald McDonald having his shoes shined by a real live boy. The sculpture will visit the sidewalk outside a different McDonalds every lunchtime for the next week. Today: South Bronx. just logged on, love todays piece. much better than a silly beaver
Today's another cracker!! Shoe Shine. A fibreglass replica of Ronald McDonald having his shoes shined by a real live boy. The sculpture will visit the sidewalk outside a different McDonalds every lunchtime for the next week. Today: South Bronx. just logged on, love todays piece. much better than a silly beaver
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angel41
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by angel41 on Oct 16, 2013 18:58:36 GMT 1, Today's another cracker!! Shoe Shine. A fibreglass replica of Ronald McDonald having his shoes shined by a real live boy. The sculpture will visit the sidewalk outside a different McDonalds every lunchtime for the next week. Today: South Bronx. just logged on, love todays piece. much better than a silly beaver Yes, I've always preferred a clowns pocket myself.
Today's another cracker!! Shoe Shine. A fibreglass replica of Ronald McDonald having his shoes shined by a real live boy. The sculpture will visit the sidewalk outside a different McDonalds every lunchtime for the next week. Today: South Bronx. just logged on, love todays piece. much better than a silly beaver Yes, I've always preferred a clowns pocket myself.
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Badger
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Badger on Oct 16, 2013 18:59:11 GMT 1, Sidewalks are public property. I wouldn't think it's illegal to set a piece of artwork down for a couple hours while it's attended. I also just read NYC's loitering laws. They only apply to begging for money, public drunkenness and "not being able to give a satisfactory answer for your presence." In general, as long as you don't block the 'flow of pedestrian traffic' I think you're fine. I know when filming, you can put down a tripod on the sidewalk.
Sidewalks are public property. I wouldn't think it's illegal to set a piece of artwork down for a couple hours while it's attended. I also just read NYC's loitering laws. They only apply to begging for money, public drunkenness and "not being able to give a satisfactory answer for your presence." In general, as long as you don't block the 'flow of pedestrian traffic' I think you're fine. I know when filming, you can put down a tripod on the sidewalk.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 19:00:03 GMT 1, Re: McDonalds sculpture. Has anyone made "I'M LOVIN' IT" pun/joke yet? If not, I'll be the first, haha. Do do dit do do.
Re: McDonalds sculpture. Has anyone made "I'M LOVIN' IT" pun/joke yet? If not, I'll be the first, haha. Do do dit do do.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 16, 2013 19:02:56 GMT 1, Sidewalks are public property. I wouldn't think it's illegal to set a piece of artwork down for a couple hours while it's attended. I also just read NYC's loitering laws. They only apply to begging for money, public drunkenness and "not being able to give a satisfactory answer for your presence." In general, as long as you don't block the 'flow of pedestrian traffic' I think you're fine. I know when filming, you can put down a tripod on the sidewalk.
Actually, I believe it's a misdemeanor to shoot photo or video with a tripod without a permit in NYC. I'll have to double check the admin code, but I've been told by cops that it's illegal.
Sidewalks are public property. I wouldn't think it's illegal to set a piece of artwork down for a couple hours while it's attended. I also just read NYC's loitering laws. They only apply to begging for money, public drunkenness and "not being able to give a satisfactory answer for your presence." In general, as long as you don't block the 'flow of pedestrian traffic' I think you're fine. I know when filming, you can put down a tripod on the sidewalk. Actually, I believe it's a misdemeanor to shoot photo or video with a tripod without a permit in NYC. I'll have to double check the admin code, but I've been told by cops that it's illegal.
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motor
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by motor on Oct 16, 2013 19:07:31 GMT 1, Greek god! Audio is in. Brilliant
Greek god! Audio is in. Brilliant
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kobron
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kobron on Oct 16, 2013 19:08:06 GMT 1, In general, as long as you don't block the 'flow of pedestrian traffic' I think you're fine. I know when filming, you can put down a tripod on the sidewalk. Actually, I believe it's a misdemeanor to shoot photo or video with a tripod without a permit in NYC. I'll have to double check the admin code, but I've been told by cops that it's illegal.
In general, as long as you don't block the 'flow of pedestrian traffic' I think you're fine. I know when filming, you can put down a tripod on the sidewalk. Actually, I believe it's a misdemeanor to shoot photo or video with a tripod without a permit in NYC. I'll have to double check the admin code, but I've been told by cops that it's illegal.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 19:11:33 GMT 1, Feel bad for B. Everyone on his tail like that...leave the fvckin' guy alone so he can keep doing his thing! Who cares about a warehouse; just lookin' to ride that fame fountain djJonHenry lol Amen!
Feel bad for B. Everyone on his tail like that...leave the fvckin' guy alone so he can keep doing his thing! Who cares about a warehouse; just lookin' to ride that fame fountain djJonHenry lol Amen!
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kbfrombk
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 16, 2013 19:13:28 GMT 1, so there's an accomplice -- or a volunteer? are they walking the thing around, to is that en route to a vehicle?
ps: thanks for the pix!
so there's an accomplice -- or a volunteer? are they walking the thing around, to is that en route to a vehicle? ps: thanks for the pix!
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Badger
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Badger on Oct 16, 2013 19:15:01 GMT 1, In general, as long as you don't block the 'flow of pedestrian traffic' I think you're fine. I know when filming, you can put down a tripod on the sidewalk. Actually, I believe it's a misdemeanor to shoot photo or video with a tripod without a permit in NYC. I'll have to double check the admin code, but I've been told by cops that it's illegal. I usually print this and keep it with me when I shoot without a permit in NY. This is from the Mayor's Office:
Permit Not Required: $300 permit fee does NOT apply Hand-held cameras or tripods are used and the person filming does not assert exclusive use of City property.
Permits are not be required for casual photographers, tourists, credentialed members of the media or other members of the public who do not use vehicles or equipment or assert exclusive use of City property. Standing on a street, walkway of a bridge, sidewalk or other pedestrian passageway while using a hand-held device and not otherwise asserting exclusive use of City property is not an activity that requires a permit.
In addition, activity that involves the filming of a parade, rally, protest or demonstration does not require a permit except when equipment or vehicles are used. Press photographers, who are credentialed by the New York Police Department do not need to obtain an OFTB permit.
In general, as long as you don't block the 'flow of pedestrian traffic' I think you're fine. I know when filming, you can put down a tripod on the sidewalk. Actually, I believe it's a misdemeanor to shoot photo or video with a tripod without a permit in NYC. I'll have to double check the admin code, but I've been told by cops that it's illegal. I usually print this and keep it with me when I shoot without a permit in NY. This is from the Mayor's Office: Permit Not Required: $300 permit fee does NOT apply Hand-held cameras or tripods are used and the person filming does not assert exclusive use of City property. Permits are not be required for casual photographers, tourists, credentialed members of the media or other members of the public who do not use vehicles or equipment or assert exclusive use of City property. Standing on a street, walkway of a bridge, sidewalk or other pedestrian passageway while using a hand-held device and not otherwise asserting exclusive use of City property is not an activity that requires a permit. In addition, activity that involves the filming of a parade, rally, protest or demonstration does not require a permit except when equipment or vehicles are used. Press photographers, who are credentialed by the New York Police Department do not need to obtain an OFTB permit.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 19:15:53 GMT 1, Greek god! Audio is in. Brilliant ...it's the second one ...... Brilliant !!
Greek god! Audio is in. Brilliant ...it's the second one ...... Brilliant !!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 19:18:40 GMT 1, web.stagram.com/n/she_styles_it/
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by guerilladubber on Oct 16, 2013 19:21:44 GMT 1, ^Great shot. Hello everyone! Enjoying this from home like most of you- Thanks for all the updates from the crew in the city!
^Great shot. Hello everyone! Enjoying this from home like most of you- Thanks for all the updates from the crew in the city!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 19:23:51 GMT 1, so there's an accomplice -- or a volunteer? are they walking the thing around, to is that en route to a vehicle? ps: thanks for the pix! Seems like there are more people helping the bloke.. seems some sort of security?
so there's an accomplice -- or a volunteer? are they walking the thing around, to is that en route to a vehicle? ps: thanks for the pix! Seems like there are more people helping the bloke.. seems some sort of security?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 19:24:16 GMT 1, for those of an interactive persuasion.. anyone here boycott mc'ds ? anyone here think today's objay (sic) is anti-american ? certainly anti a few things... flippant comments welcome. Absolutely I boycott Macky D's. I haven't always though and although I for one do miss the taste of a big mac, I'll live. Today's piece is not aimed at America it's aimed at McDonalds and rightly so. I do hope nobody steals the kid. As for anti this and anti that: “I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there.” ― Mother Teresa
for those of an interactive persuasion.. anyone here boycott mc'ds ? anyone here think today's objay (sic) is anti-american ? certainly anti a few things... flippant comments welcome. Absolutely I boycott Macky D's. I haven't always though and although I for one do miss the taste of a big mac, I'll live. Today's piece is not aimed at America it's aimed at McDonalds and rightly so. I do hope nobody steals the kid. As for anti this and anti that: “I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there.” ― Mother Teresa
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by rockhoundjew on Oct 16, 2013 19:27:15 GMT 1,
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 19:27:59 GMT 1, so there's an accomplice -- or a volunteer? are they walking the thing around, to is that en route to a vehicle? ps: thanks for the pix! Dude in the red hat is C.I.A.
so there's an accomplice -- or a volunteer? are they walking the thing around, to is that en route to a vehicle? ps: thanks for the pix! Dude in the red hat is C.I.A.
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Bram
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Bram on Oct 16, 2013 19:28:50 GMT 1, finally ...
For someone who must have enjoyed a few freebies, he has quite an attractive bum does dirty Ron.
finally ... For someone who must have enjoyed a few freebies, he has quite an attractive bum does dirty Ron.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 19:29:55 GMT 1, Human beings do not eat nutrients, they eat food.
- Mary Catherine Bateson
Human beings do not eat nutrients, they eat food.
- Mary Catherine Bateson
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 19:33:25 GMT 1, so there's an accomplice -- or a volunteer? are they walking the thing around, to is that en route to a vehicle? ps: thanks for the pix! Dude in the red hat is C.I.A. No mate, the guy with the small red hat must be Waldo....
so there's an accomplice -- or a volunteer? are they walking the thing around, to is that en route to a vehicle? ps: thanks for the pix! Dude in the red hat is C.I.A. No mate, the guy with the small red hat must be Waldo....
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Bram
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They look like they're in a McFlurry
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DameHoracia
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by DameHoracia on Oct 16, 2013 19:44:11 GMT 1,
It really is Mr B's social experiment isn't it? I wonder how folk will react to this note and if they will pay heed. I also wonder if Mr B has a predetermined view of how he thinks people will react to all of these. I'm just waffling to myself whilst I swig on a brew, pay me no mind.
It really is Mr B's social experiment isn't it? I wonder how folk will react to this note and if they will pay heed. I also wonder if Mr B has a predetermined view of how he thinks people will react to all of these. I'm just waffling to myself whilst I swig on a brew, pay me no mind.
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DameHoracia
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by DameHoracia on Oct 16, 2013 19:44:56 GMT 1, finally ... For someone who must have enjoyed a few freebies, he has quite an attractive bum does dirty Ron. I hate clowns. Pert arse or not....
finally ... For someone who must have enjoyed a few freebies, he has quite an attractive bum does dirty Ron. I hate clowns. Pert arse or not....
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 19:45:18 GMT 1, Is it fair to say that Banksy might be a vegetarian?
Is it fair to say that Banksy might be a vegetarian?
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Sacked...
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Sacked... on Oct 16, 2013 19:47:08 GMT 1, so there's an accomplice -- or a volunteer? are they walking the thing around, to is that en route to a vehicle? ps: thanks for the pix! The guy on the far left is not an accomplice...he's just a fat man,salivating for a Mc Donalds cheese burger deluxe.
so there's an accomplice -- or a volunteer? are they walking the thing around, to is that en route to a vehicle? ps: thanks for the pix! The guy on the far left is not an accomplice...he's just a fat man,salivating for a Mc Donalds cheese burger deluxe.
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camosydney
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by camosydney on Oct 16, 2013 19:49:57 GMT 1, It really is Mr B's social experiment isn't it? I wonder how folk will react to this note and if they will pay heed. I also wonder if Mr B has a predetermined view of how he thinks people will react to all of these. I'm just waffling to myself whilst I swig on a brew, pay me no mind. Just saw on Martha Cooper instagram that the piece survived the night, becoming a bit of a memorial, can anyone confirm this innyc (that its still intact) ?
It really is Mr B's social experiment isn't it? I wonder how folk will react to this note and if they will pay heed. I also wonder if Mr B has a predetermined view of how he thinks people will react to all of these. I'm just waffling to myself whilst I swig on a brew, pay me no mind. Just saw on Martha Cooper instagram that the piece survived the night, becoming a bit of a memorial, can anyone confirm this innyc (that its still intact) ?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 16, 2013 19:51:38 GMT 1, for those of an interactive persuasion.. anyone here boycott mc'ds ? anyone here think today's objay (sic) is anti-american ? certainly anti a few things... flippant comments welcome. Absolutely I boycott Macky D's. I haven't always though and although I for one do miss the taste of a big mac, I'll live. Today's piece is not aimed at America it's aimed at McDonalds and rightly so. I do hope nobody steals the kid. As for anti this and anti that: “I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there.” ― Mother Teresa There are lots of reasons to boycott McDonalds.
Worth a read: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLibel_case
One of the Mclibel 2 was a classmate of mine in school and her beliefs then were as they were when she decided to take on McDonalds following the distribution of the leaflet which the corporation objected to and decided to sue for libel when the pair refused to apologise. Both Helen Steel and Dave Morris knew they'd got the better of the corporation when they flew their top lawyers over and said they would drop the case if the pair of them said they would no longer criticise the firm. They said they'd only do it if McDonalds agreed to stop advertising their products.
www.mcspotlight.org/case/
for those of an interactive persuasion.. anyone here boycott mc'ds ? anyone here think today's objay (sic) is anti-american ? certainly anti a few things... flippant comments welcome. Absolutely I boycott Macky D's. I haven't always though and although I for one do miss the taste of a big mac, I'll live. Today's piece is not aimed at America it's aimed at McDonalds and rightly so. I do hope nobody steals the kid. As for anti this and anti that: “I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there.” ― Mother Teresa There are lots of reasons to boycott McDonalds. Worth a read: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLibel_caseOne of the Mclibel 2 was a classmate of mine in school and her beliefs then were as they were when she decided to take on McDonalds following the distribution of the leaflet which the corporation objected to and decided to sue for libel when the pair refused to apologise. Both Helen Steel and Dave Morris knew they'd got the better of the corporation when they flew their top lawyers over and said they would drop the case if the pair of them said they would no longer criticise the firm. They said they'd only do it if McDonalds agreed to stop advertising their products. www.mcspotlight.org/case/
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courier
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by courier on Oct 16, 2013 19:53:28 GMT 1, From wiki (the last bit seems relevant) : Hermes is a god of transitions and boundaries. He is quick and cunning, and moved freely between the worlds of the mortal and divine, as emissary and messenger of the gods,[1] intercessor between mortals and the divine, and conductor of souls into the afterlife. He is protector and patron of travelers, herdsmen, thieves,[2] orators and wit, literature and poets, athletics and sports, invention and trade.[3] In some myths he is a trickster, and outwits other gods for his own satisfaction or the sake of humankind. Also, from 'WordIQ' Hermes was the derivation of the ancient greek word hermaion (meaning a lucky find) and also for the word "hermeneutics- the art of interpreting hidden meaning.
Very appropriate and thank you for finishing my classical education, Mr B
From wiki (the last bit seems relevant) : Hermes is a god of transitions and boundaries. He is quick and cunning, and moved freely between the worlds of the mortal and divine, as emissary and messenger of the gods,[1] intercessor between mortals and the divine, and conductor of souls into the afterlife. He is protector and patron of travelers, herdsmen, thieves,[2] orators and wit, literature and poets, athletics and sports, invention and trade.[3] In some myths he is a trickster, and outwits other gods for his own satisfaction or the sake of humankind. Also, from 'WordIQ' Hermes was the derivation of the ancient greek word hermaion (meaning a lucky find) and also for the word "hermeneutics- the art of interpreting hidden meaning. Very appropriate and thank you for finishing my classical education, Mr B
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