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September 25, 2006
A cheap burglary deterrent
They're remodeling the ol' Biograph Theater, and since my favorite study spot Clarkes is right next door, I walk by the construction site on a regular basis. They have this sign posted in one of the windows, and I giggle whenever I see it:
I find it hard to believe they have a vicious, murderous dog running around behind that door. I think with the sheer amount of people going in and out of the theater, it would be impossible to control the dog, let alone keep the dog from attacking everyone. The dog would bite some helpless schmuck who is carrying a pile of two-by-fours, and then eventually the cops would show up and they'd shoot the dog. Futhermore, I have never heard this dog barking. I think the dog's presence is a myth.
Instead, I think the construction people thought they'd put this sign up in an effort to scare people away from the site. It's a whole lot cheaper to trick people into thinking there is a dog there instead of actually having one. I also think it's funny the way "guard dog" is in italics, as if to really emphasize the point that you're going to get eaten if you open the door.
Posted by oz115 at September 25, 2006 12:09 AM