03 February 2009

Union Square potato peeler


This post won't have much significance unless you live in New York or have ever spent much time around Union Square. It is, indeed, a very sad day for New Yorkers. Union Square just won't be the same from now on...

The potato/carrot peeler seller died on Sunday. NY Times said: "Joe Ades got people’s attention at the Union Square Greenmarket: the British man with expensive suits and a radio announcer’s voice — the man selling the $5 peeler."

The Times also quoted: “He was very excited about carrots,” And I can attest to that. He was.

Click here to read the whole article.

2 comments:

  1. i'm no new yorker, but i am still sad a man died!

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  2. i'm thinking of wearing black tomorrow to mourn... i seriously almost cried...

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