Times Square really used to be a den of iniquity. It was what you saw in Midnight Cowboy and Taxi Driver. A lurid and crime-ravaged area full of drugs, prostitution and danger. Freaking Thunderdome. Since Rudy Giuliani led a full-scaled revamp of the place, it now resembles a shopping mall/theme park. Though Times Square is now a mecca for vacationing families in fanny packs to get their picture taken with hobos that have a sign that says "Why lie, I need a beer," a few blocks outside the Crossroads of the World can still be a little dodgy.
That is where I took the picture above. "GOING OUT FOR BUSINESS." Uh, didn't one person at the sign printers put a call in to the porn shop and ask if that's really what they wanted to say? You're leaving the area to look for bidness then coming back? You mean "GOING OUT OF BUSINESS," no? We didn't proof this sucker before it was 25 feet of stupidity for all on 8th Avenue to see?
The other vexing question here is why was this place open at 6:47 in the AM. Lot of shady pervs that need to purchase nipple clamps before breakfast? No such purchase should be made before 11:00.
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First of all, as a resident of NYC, I'm surprised that you don't know the answer to the first question.
The store is *not* going out of business. Therefore it is illegal (in NY, anyway) to post signs that would lead someone to believe this is true. Going out *for* business is an old scam run by stores**--people see 3 out of 4 words and assume that it is such a great sale because the business will soon cease to exist. However, if the business is approached by agencies that would enforce the trade type laws, they have the "we're trying to attract business; we're going out for the public's business" argument to fall back on. Classic loophole.
Also, when a neighbor sees a guy going in and proceeds to tattle to his wife/mom/grandmother, he can argue that he only went in to tell them how improper the wording on their sign is.
As for their hours, NYC is the city that never sleeps. And escort service girls like to go shopping after work, too...
**persian rug stores, electronics stores, etc are stereotypically known for this. I believe it was parodied in "You don't mess with the Zohan"
ps how do you know that this particular establishment carries nipple clamps unless you are also a perv who was shopping for them?
(all I saw on the signage was dvds)
A good theory, my sarcastic friend.
The Rite Aid was closed. The porn shop was open. I don't get it.
Oh, nothing more than an educated guess. Deductive reasoning...
I also noticed the "any 2 DVD".
Speak for yourself, Johnny. I like to purchase my nipple clamps as early in the morning as possible to beat the crowds.
I thought I saw you the other morning!
And if you head around the corner, the Holland opens somewhere around 9am, so you can start drinkin...
God, I love NYC - still.
Perhaps He was going out for business to look for revenue sources. hookers or strippers wanting extra money after they are done with their shift at the new west side Scores.
This reminds me of Crazy Gideon's in Hollywood. Always "going out for business" ...
Wait...so does this mean you're NOT going to show us how to make nipple clamps out of old DVDs, Johnny? I thought maybe we were poised to give Make Magazine a run for their money....
Coming up on 3 Chords & the Truth...
I'm still waiting for someone to ask the most obvious question of all.
Why was Johnny Wright standing outside of this business at 6:47 in the AM?
I need to know ...
'Free' means for nothing so 'For Free' means for for nothing. Dat aint riat neither!
Supplemental income Johnny? Maybe try 53 & 3rd...
E gives us the best reference here in a long time. Google 53rd and 3rd, kids. That's gold. Man am I impressed by that one. Gabba gabba hey!
Come on Tim, I'm just walking down 8th Avenue. Whistling showtunes. Innocent as a child. It's all on the level.