Confession: Bizarro Nutter Is Freaking Us The Hell Out
Look: We know that times are tough. And we are 100% sure that Michael Nutter inherited a shitpile the likes of which we may never truly know when he first walked into what used to be John Street’s office. But all the same, between the libraries and pools, and now this whole thing where he was all like, Sorry, Chinatown, but you’re getting a fucking Foxwoods so just shut up already, we can’t take it. Something is wrong with the Dude, something that feels like more than just a person having to make tough decisions. His whole affect is off these days. And we were thinking about when this all began, and as loathe as we are to say it, we think we’ve pinpointed the moment when Original Dude Flavored Nutter turned into Bizarro Nutter, a hulking mammoth who squashes hopes and dreams. We’re pretty sure it all started when Dude put on the argyle sweater. Think about it: Things have not been the same since.
November 17th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
He’ll probably not get my vote next time.
November 17th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I think Urban Outfitters would make a much better casino.
November 17th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Are you thinking he’s under the influence of some sort of argyle cult, or perhaps it’s more of a Body Snatchers scenario?
November 17th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Why does every Philly mayor like to screw with the most vibrant, productive neighborhood in the city when they should be emulating it?
It wasn’t the argyle–it was those awful tame, drab colors.
(Still in shock that people made such a fuss over that dumpy little Gap sweater. Sad.)
November 17th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
I had some hope. Still do but there needs to be a house cleaning in philly politics. It’s just awful that libraries can be cut but other projects that go over budget are just accepted. Anyways. Whatever.