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Good morning, Washington. Given that the Metro system was already unusually full by yesterday afternoon, we're guessing that D.C. is going to be a bit of a ghost town today. If you're unlucky enough to still be stuck in the office, we hope the empty halls and cubicles at least provide a peaceful day before you cut out early.
Pollin Remembered: The Post has a lengthy and glowing reflection on the life and career of the just-passed Abe Pollin: sports franchise owner, philanthropist, real estate developer and longtime Washingtonian. It's nearly enough to make you forget the ridiculousness of the Wizards' name! It's worth a read, as is Harry Jaffe's brief piece on Pollin in the Examiner.
Motivations for K Street Disruption Remain Unknown: As you probably remember, yesterday a man parked a van in the middle of K Street, climbed on top, demanded 200 million dollars and began throwing molotov cocktails. It was... unusual. Details on his motivation are still in short supply, but Fox 5 at least lets us know that the man's name is Kyung Song Kil, and that he said he was owed the money for "harassment."
Briefly Noted: 71 year-old questioned about "bizarre kissing incidents"... Arrest made in '97 murder case thanks to enhanced surveillance tape (NBC4 claims credit)... Barry's turkey giveaway unable to meet demand... Arrest made in death of 84 year-old man... P.G. County government cancels go-go show...
This Day In DCist: One year ago K Street suffered a dim-witted criminal and we offered some turkey-frying tips.
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The man was described as being in his mid-to-late 50s and of Middle Eastern decent. He was about 5'6" tall, with short, dark hair and a large nose, police said.
Mahir Çağrı is wanted for questioning. Warning: the subject is kissy. Repeat: kissy.
we hope the empty halls and cubicles at least provide a peaceful day before you cut out early.
Got that right. Nothing starts your day off right quite like running around empty cubicles naked with a chainsaw and hockey mask. I am so glad I switched to decaf.
I gotta say I love the Barry turkey give-away. Right out of the pages of John Gotti and Whitey Bulger.
Don't forget Bumpy Johnson.
NICE reference!
One of the recipients of Barry's bird (snicker, snicker) said the free turkey showed her prayers to God were answered. Not sure how praying to God results in a free turkey, but ok...
If that were true, I'd be praying for a helluva lot more more than a freaking turkey!
Agreed. If you're praying for a free turkey, you seriously need to reorganize your priorities. You should be praying for fois gras or duck or something, 'cept you just know God gonna f**k with you and send you a bottle of cold duck and you can't find a bottle opener. He can be a real dick sometimes. Just ask the Maccabees.
Hey! Prayer changes things! Just ask those people on Easter Island.
phew! someone besides jim graham can now be blamed for killing go-go.
Motivations for K Street Disruption Remain Unknown
Umm...he is batshit crazy?
newy: if you're going to make fun of this poor bastard, that's fine. but can you stop being offensive with the use of "crazy."
Tee hee!
Agreed, because it's truly offensive to those of us who actually are.
My "differently enabled" helper monkey Diderot agrees. And between his prehensile penis and Kung-Fu Grip®, you would be wise to respect his opinion. That is, if you value your face.
http://jameskil.blogspot.com/
Is this the guy's blog? If so, he's a very, very complicated guy, and I'm sure his motivations are no less so.
A 71 year old male pervert? I'm stunned! Let me guess, he's also being charged with misdemeanor tushy pinching and verbally abusing waitresses with the term 'dollface'?
I dunno. If some creepy incoherent old fart stumbled out of the bushes and tried to kiss my wife's hand, I'd send him a free coupon book to Junkpunchers. Matter of fact, I have to stifle the urge to cockpunch every geriatric who tries to buy single sticks of butter with pennies or cans of Campbell's Cream of Failure Soup-for-One with a check. WTF do we still have those things? Why aren't groceries charging a $10 transaction fee on checks? And another thing, why the f**k did Kraft get rid of Roka Blue Cheese Spread in a jar? It's an essential part of Grandma Monkey's Cheese Ball Recipe, you fu**-fu**-fu**kers! Bring it back!
My thoughts exactly. If you read the article, one of the abusive behaviors was "kissing a woman's hand."
Also, although he is 71, the description women gave was that of "late 50s". Sound like Grampa has it going on!
This geriatric sicko is the worst thing to happen since the Georgetown Cuddler. These two should team up and fight crime. They'd be a bigger menace than Mermaid Man & Barnacle Boy.
He sort of sounds like The Continental - is he wearing a velvet smoking jacket and an ascot, and carrying a glass of champagne?
"Barry, who raised $20,000 to buy the turkeys, called it a "sad commentary that people have to wait in line" for food in "the richest nation in the world." "
riiight keep on driving that jaguar, barry
Hangin in a chow line! Good Times!
Babe, we lucky we got 'em.
Is this molotov cocktail thing confirmed? We were watching this from our office yesterday and we didn't see any evidence of molotov cocktails being thrown by this crazy.
Ever since the police raided the IMF protestor's HQ, the DC police have developed a pretty broad definition of "molotov cocktail." Basically, if your car contains an empty soda bottle, a rag, and some gasoline, you've got one.