September 07, 2006

Of Boobs and Boo-Boos

One year ago today. No regrets, whatsoever!

During a fabulous visit from my friend Christopher a few weeks ago, we happened--on our way to shoot some photos in Alamo Square--to stroll through the Fillmore District, one of the leading jazz centers of the '40s, '50s and '60s. South of Geary, Fillmore Street has crafted its own "walk of fame," along which the neighborhood pays tribute to some of the greats who have lived or played there. Somewhere amongst the dozen or so names carved in the faux-brick concrete, I (forever the editor) was saddened to spot this:
malcolm x.jpg
That's quite the loving tribute, considering whoever designed it couldn't be bothered to spell the man's name correctly. Oh, the humanity!

Posted by ayelet at September 7, 2006 03:35 PM
Comments

Unbelievable... I cannot believe they haven't extracted that brick and replaced it by now.

Posted by: Aviva at September 9, 2006 07:40 AM

The first link you get if you google "malcolm origin," oddly enough, has the same error in Mr X's name: http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Malcolm

Posted by: Dave again at September 7, 2006 08:09 PM

Malcolm's Scottish ancestors are probably turning over in their graves.

Posted by: Dave at September 7, 2006 08:05 PM

At least they didn't misspell his last name.

Posted by: Vidiot at September 7, 2006 07:34 PM