Slog - Comments on What the Fuck, Phoenix!? http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix Tonight I'm going to New York for the first time ever. I’ll be there for a whole week and I'm really, really excited. Or I was excited, until I got off the plane for a two-hour layover in Phoenix. I walked into the airport, looked down, and saw this: What the fuck is that!? Can you see that? Can you see all the little plane shapes flying erratically in the vertigo-cursed sky? Why the hell would you put this carpet everywhere in your airport!? I don’t want to see that! I don’t want to see hundreds of planes swirling around,... Copyright 2008 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:58:21 -0800 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:04:08 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by cm Go have a double at the bar and chill the f- out!

]]> cm http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799030 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799030 At Large Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:09:05 -0800 Comment by Judah Dude, those aren't "vertigo cursed skies". It's anti-aircraft fire.

]]> Judah http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799035 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799035 At Large Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:15:15 -0800 Comment by Mahtli69 Seattle-Phoenix-New York? What kind of fucked up itinerary is that? Only America West Airlines would perpetrate such an out of the way route. I hope it was at least cheap.

]]> Mahtli69 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799037 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799037 At Large Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:18:57 -0800 Comment by Brian On the other hand Phoenix has free wi-fi so how bad an airport can it really be?

]]> Brian http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799039 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799039 At Large Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:24:29 -0800 Comment by GKW got the el-cheapo fare eh?

]]> GKW http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799042 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799042 At Large Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:28:28 -0800 Comment by Deacon Seattle I flew America West once and would never do it again.

]]> Deacon Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799045 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799045 At Large Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:36:11 -0800 Comment by fnarf It's radar.

]]> fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799047 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799047 At Large Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:36:28 -0800 Comment by Michigan Matt I love this post. But I'm drunk. Thank you, and have a fabulous time in New York.

]]> Michigan Matt http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799048 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799048 At Large Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:37:22 -0800 Comment by Prospero Good god, RELAX! Do you people from the Stranger have to have an attitude about EVERYTHING?!? It's just the fucking rug, for Christ' sake.

]]> Prospero http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799063 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799063 At Large Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:38:48 -0800 Comment by denny Dear - tell roomie to spring for better stuff next time - looking at the cosmos - with brain engaged - it is all circles.

Radar is another good idea or sonar from above ...

Chill, chill - and please tell us about the bj potential of the bathrooms. Minds want to know.

Is this a FREE pr trip - of which the s
Stranger gets a lot. In return for good stories and PR and free ads ... truth now ...

]]> denny http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799072 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799072 At Large Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:06:36 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe ...this is your first trip to New York? My God. I hope you come back. I know I wouldn't. Have a ball, sisssta!

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799076 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799076 At Large Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:32:24 -0800 Comment by UNPAID BLOGGER Silly Megan, you're thinking too 2 dimensional! Think of it as a stretched out 3D view. The smaller planes are farther down, while the larger one's are higher, get it? None of the planes are going to collide, and the circles are the water far, far below.

Now take some Zanax and chill the fuck out.

]]> UNPAID BLOGGER http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799081 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799081 At Large Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:35:15 -0800 Comment by buffalo You think that's bad? Try driving to Phoenix... if you hold the mindset that sprawl is hideous and disgusting your head will explode. Phoenix is a terrible idea of a city, the only reason to visit the area is Amare Stoudamire or the Fiesta Bowl.

]]> buffalo http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799091 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799091 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:01:18 -0800 Comment by unPC If a confusing airport carpet pattern freeaks you out, maybe you should rethink the idea of going to NYC.

There, they have crowds, people who laugh riotously and talk to strangers in bars, smells (is McSorly's still there?), and lots of visually confusing things, too.

You know they also have a site of a REAL plane crash that killed a few thousand people six years ago -- a real site, not just a carptet pattern suggestive of possible plane crashes.

Keep us updated on your vertigo.


]]> unPC http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799105 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799105 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:41:27 -0800 Comment by Clint The Phoenix airport reminds me of a giant trailer.

]]> Clint http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799109 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799109 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:48:22 -0800 Comment by unPC this bit rivals some of Charles' poetry, and might be just as newsworthy as the airport carpet pattern:

http://abcnews.go.com/images/Politics/transcript2.pdf

]]> unPC http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799116 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799116 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:12:30 -0800 Comment by ugh I'm thinking that comments are really a drag waste of time. and what's with the resurrection of "Clue" lately? Great board game but, pop culture reference daily? huh?

]]> ugh http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799121 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799121 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:38:50 -0800 Comment by Dod I
love
that
CARPET!!

Seriously. That's a great design, f'd up as it is. I think that picture is going to be my new wallpaper.

]]> Dod http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799122 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799122 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:44:13 -0800 Comment by steveo The planes, the swirling wind, the eye. What a bunch of pussies.

]]> steveo http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799123 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799123 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:57:27 -0800 Comment by freebird Become a bird Megan, soar with the wind, you are free.

]]> freebird http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799177 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799177 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 06:53:08 -0800 Comment by rosco Phoenix, a city where women dress well?
What, you get your fashion tips from Desperate Housewives?
Phoenix women dress like hookers with small allowances. The "Tuscan" styled mall in Scottsdale is where Brittany's mom must shop.

And the rug totally rocks.

Now in New York, the pattern will be drawn in Dogshit and Junkie Blood, making it that much better...

]]> rosco http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799180 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799180 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 07:01:45 -0800 Comment by June Bee It must be the southwest. During my first trip of 3 (all with the greatestish band in Seattle) to Vegas, I was also amazed/aghast/dizzied by the MGM's carpet. Have fun in NY.

]]> June Bee http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799187 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799187 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 07:14:36 -0800 Comment by matthew fisher wilder Whenever I read any of Megan's posts on Slog or Line-Out, I imagine that voice of the daughter from Family Guy screaming it out in frustration or glee, whichever of the two types of Megan posts it is.

]]> matthew fisher wilder http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799195 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799195 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 07:39:40 -0800 Comment by SeattleBrad SeattleBrad http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799208 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799208 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 08:11:01 -0800 Comment by MikeFromPhx Don't forget to take in some of Phoenix's famous and exciting, "Drive-Thru Liquor and Ammo" on your way home. Because you're never too drunk to shoot.

]]> MikeFromPhx http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799268 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799268 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:45:00 -0800 Comment by Lake I love it. Great post =]

]]> Lake http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799284 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799284 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 10:11:22 -0800 Comment by scout Smoke much crack chica?

]]> scout http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799384 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799384 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:53:35 -0800 Comment by Noink Part 2 of "What the Fuck, Phoenix!?:
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2004-08-05/news/dog-day-afternoon/full

]]> Noink http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799413 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799413 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 13:39:52 -0800 Comment by Big Sven Worst. Post. Ever.

Just because you *can* post from your phone doesn't mean you *should* post from your phone.

]]> Big Sven http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799427 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799427 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 13:54:56 -0800 Comment by KY. COL. of TRUTH I see sharks! Always observe the stars above rather than the mud below. But per personal observation - people talking on cell phones or texting invariably have downcast eyes - hence, you get to review industrial carpet and then get all pissy. Have you ever noticed the carpet at the Meridian Cineplex? Looks like something designed by Nicodemus with Parkinson's.

]]> KY. COL. of TRUTH http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799450 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799450 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:24:51 -0800 Comment by Airplane This Megan! This is approaching mediocre! Keep it up. You'll write your way out of Isuckville by the year 3596.

]]> Airplane This http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799489 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799489 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 15:30:11 -0800 Comment by chas Redmond Well, at least you can notch one more airport on your belt of trips East. There's a number still to go, many in equally dark red states. On the other hand, St. Louis offers some aviation history worth stopping over for, even just for two hours.

]]> chas Redmond http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799594 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799594 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:41:05 -0800 Comment by chas Redmond whoops, used to be you could get routed through Saint Louie when there was a TWA - that's so last century. Sorry!

]]> chas Redmond http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799595 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799595 At Large Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:42:17 -0800 Comment by supergp Tucson > Phoenix in every way that matters.

--an ex-Tucsonan.

]]> supergp http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799627 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799627 At Large Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:38:17 -0800 Comment by Natalya Carpet bombing

]]> Natalya http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799657 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799657 At Large Sun, 09 Sep 2007 04:36:57 -0800 Comment by Taffy Davenport She can dish it out but she can't take it.

]]> Taffy Davenport http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799707 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799707 At Large Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:38:43 -0800 Comment by Mud Baby Wow! That is really dysphoric! It's like something a person would see while detoxing. The plane shapes look like bloodsucking insects trying to crawl right into people's eyeballs. Thank you for pointing out an airport to avoid.

]]> Mud Baby http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799750 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799750 At Large Sun, 09 Sep 2007 12:02:15 -0800 Comment by art HI I BLOG FOR THE STRANGER AND COULD OVERTHINK A PLATE OF BEANS

]]> art http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799772 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799772 At Large Sun, 09 Sep 2007 12:54:42 -0800 Comment by Dougsf Isn't Sea-JFK direct like $12 on Jet Blue? What the hell are you doing in Phoenix?

And if it makes you feel and better, just know this: the sky above the airport looks very similar to the carpet under your feet. Dozens of planes, circling, waiting for a turn to land. Now look into the carpet, pick a plane you wish to be your plane, if anyone walks across it... well, everyone knows that's bad luck.

Have a good flight!

]]> Dougsf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799889 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799889 At Large Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:25:36 -0800 Comment by ... And in the real world people are still being maimed and killed everyday in a war that the pro-life asshole George W.Bush started with the support of America\'s favorite cocksucker Dan Savage. Here is an excerpt from Dan\'s article \"Say Yes To War\" October 2002

In the meantime, invading and rebuilding Iraq will not only free the Iraqi people, it will also make the Saudis aware of the consequences they face if they continue to oppress their own people while exporting terrorism and terrorists. The War on Iraq will make it clear to our friends and enemies in the Middle East (and elsewhere) that we mean business: Free your people, reform your societies, liberalize, and democratize... or we\'re going to come over there, remove you from power, free your people, and reform your societies for ourselves.

]]> ... http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799969 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799969 At Large Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:53:39 -0800 Comment by mookie @14: Yes, McSorley's is still there, and yes, it still smells like inside of a wino's asshole.

@38: Hell of LOLs to you.

]]> mookie http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799985 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c799985 At Large Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:25:01 -0800 Comment by needless alarmist @30, Yup, I see sharks, too.And I see swirling waters. Why there are swirling waters and sharks on a carpet in a Phoenix, AZ airport makes no sense to me, however. Perhaps Charles could enlighten us. Charles?

Does it have anything to do with California falling into the Pacific Ocean?

]]> needless alarmist http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c800072 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c800072 At Large Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:31:13 -0800 Comment by Dorion in Detroit Oh my god, I want to make a carry-on bag out of that fabric. They'd blow it up on the runway!

]]> Dorion in Detroit http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c805124 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/09/what_the_fuck_phoenix#c805124 At Large Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:04:08 -0800