Found: As of late The Shoegazer has been working in Central Square in Cambridge, a neighborhood best known for its nightlife and collection of “eccentrics” who gather around benches and bus stops in the area. Most of these people are here for one reason – to get free money, usually by appealing to the white liberal guilt of passersby. As it turns out, there are other ways to get free money in Central Square – just look down. After leaving his place of employment around 7pm on Tuesday, June 30, The Shoegazer spotted a folded $1 bill lying in the middle of a crowded sidewalk. With the sly smile of approval by a business casual-attired witness, The Shoegazer scooped up the wayward one and continued on his way.
Location: This dollar bill was found on the sidewalk between the entrances of fine eating establishments Rendezvous and Hi-Fi Pizza. Both are located on Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, MA.
Source: Literally anyone, including Michael Jackson, Billy Mays, or Elvis could have dropped this bill. Central Square attracts all types, including, it seems, inattentive pocket-watchers and even more inattentive beggars. The Shoegazer hopes it was one of those well-meaning but very annoying political canvassers who don’t see dark reflective sunglasses, headphones and two hands full as an obstacle to their sales pitch.
Destination: This dollar bill is still in the hands of The Shoegazer, who expects to pass it along to a toll-taker along I-95 when he heads to Maine for some much desired R&R.
Hi-Fi Pizza. Probably not the best option for your late-night dollar.
Tags: cambridge, central square, hi-fi pizza, rendezvous
July 1, 2009 at 5:47 pm |
… well, but it’s one of the ONLY options for your late-night dollar.