Thursday, November 02, 2006

Philly Sucks, But the Cheese Steaks are Good

















I went to Philly/Sicklerville, NJ this past weekend to visit my little brother Khris and take in a hockey game. We watched happily as the Penguins beat the piss out of the hapless Flyers. The crowd was not as bad as expected, but as usual, Philly fans showed their asses early and often. The whole area (Jersey included) is filled with millions of miserable, mean and frustrated fans.

I had the privilege of getting a cheese steak from the owner of renowned Geno's Steak's, Joey Vento (pictured, left). I told him I wholeheartedly agreed with the stand he recently took on speaking English.

"The brash owner of Geno's Steaks has sparked new controversy after two weeks of nearly nonstop national attention for signs posted near his take-out window that declare: "This is AMERICA. WHEN ORDERING, 'SPEAK ENGLISH.' "
--Philadelphia Inquirer

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I hope my next visit includes a trip to Geno's...............

p.s. Vento appreciated my support and gave me a pen......gotta love that.