#Graffiti Pier

[orendarling]

Graffiti Pier

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

March, 2024

[autumnluzarts]

Samwe and Sarun met and started playing music together in college... more years ago than any of us would like to admit 🙃 They have made all my releases possible, and made my sound what it is. I'm so glad they didn't collapse into the Delaware river the day they took this silly pic.🖤🎸🎹

[hate5sixofficial]

Banishment 2023-07-03 Graffiti Pier Philadelphia, PA

[onarangel]

Port Richmond, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Abandoned pier

[zombilenium]

Pennsylvania's Graffiti Pier, Philadelphia, United States

Mr. P. Explores

[mothmiso]

İstanbul (2) (3) by Ahmet Zor

[kath-artic]

mousetrap boy is going to be at the juggling festival tomorrow and im so shyyy about it

[fixerpics]

Feel the breeze ☃️ . #sonyalpha #sonyA6400 #sel70350g . . #muelle #puerto #dock #lake #lago #graffiti #grafiti #pier #landscape #bariloche #nahuelhuapi #mountain #montaña (at Lago Nahuel Huapi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpiFPDfuTCR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[retrieve-the-kraken]

In honor of the Young Royals anniversary, I’m posting my pictures from my pilgrimage to the holiest of places in YR fandom, Kaggeholm slottet (Hillerska).

I have to say, not only was it so surreal to arrive at the actual place, but it was actually one of the nicest days from my whole trip to the Nordics (besides seeing Omar at Furuvik and my birthday). It was such a nice day with perfect weather, the trip to Ekerö itself was kind of a fun little adventure, and I wasn’t yet dying from pollen allergy (more on that some other time). It was great.

I have to say, getting off the bus, and seeing the bus stop, and then turning around and realizing that the building is RIGHT THERE, was a little shocking. I don’t know what it is, but the dimensions of everything in my head were completely different. I mean, is it me, or did everything look bigger, farther, higher on the show…?

The area is very peaceful. I saw some cars arriving, some people working in the surrounding buildings, and I was prepared to be told to “get the fuck out”, but no one said anything to me. Guess they’re either very used to YR fans walking around in awe and they don’t pay us any mind (unless you’re disruptive or something, perhaps?), or they just don’t mind visitors. Either way, I was left to roam the area, and take pictures and nobody ever asked me anything.

The main building was closed, though, and through the windows I could see a lot of piled furniture. The high season is in the summer, and it’s clear that they were working on the areas and buildings used by visitors, and for summer activities. I didn’t walk too much around the buildings in the back because they were working, and I was worried about walking straight into a construction.

The whole garden was in dire need of upkeep, which I’m guessing happens nearer the start of the summer season. The grass was quite high, and there were loads of flowers growing everywhere. The fountain was empty.

But the area was really beautiful and peaceful. Sometimes there was the noise of grass-cutting equipment or an electric saw, but most of the time, I just heard birds singing, and the breeze, and it felt very nice. Perfect for a picnic.

Look! The classroom building! And the pier!

It was near midday, and I had to figure out where I’d have lunch. I brought a little picnic, but it felt kind of weird to sit there all alone and eat. Also I couldn’t see where to dispose of my garbage afterwards, so after taking a gajillion pictures and videos, I started back toward the front to wait for the bus in the iconic bus stop.

On my way around the main building, I saw this offering by a fellow YR fan.

Also, since I knew the bus would still be a little while, I did sit at a picnic table on the front, and had a knäckebröd sandwich, in honor of Wilmon. And I enjoyed some more of the soothing sounds of birds singing.

And the final stop of my little tour was the red bus stop.

Wow, that place has been turned into a real chapel of YR adoration and prayer, hasn’t it?

I was amazed by the amount of graffiti all over it, paying tribute to all the characters, the actors, the creators and the magic of the show. But I was also amazed about the fact that it has been left untouched. I hope it remains like that forever, but you never know, so I captured as much of it as I could. I might have to share them all in another post, because this is not letting me right now...

I left my own mark, so if anyone ever visits, you might find a tiny message saying Retrieve-the-Kraken was here (or something like that, can't remember) somewhere on the bench. I think I remember thanking Lisa too.

So there you have it. I was but a humble pilgrim wanting to see the place where one of the most special shows that was a very special part of my life for three years took place, and it did not disappoint.

It felt especially bittersweet to be there after the end of the show. From the way the place looked, it was almost like they really shut down Hillerska, but also it was like entering a dimension of its own, the birthplace of a love like no other. And I don't mean just Wilmon Endgame™, I mean a very special fandom which will live in my heart forever.

I'm not ready to let go just yet, though...

[orendarling]

Graffiti Pier

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

March, 2024

[anarkissed-ao3]

Silent Hill 2 Remake Guide

How to get All New Game+ Endings in One Playthrough

Note that the Endings themselves aren't spoiled save for the titles, but the locations of items, names, etc, are spoiled as this is a comprehensive guide. I tried this recently, and it worked, and it took me forever to make this list so i decided to post it lol– I hope it helps. <3

Comprehensive list to get All 4 item-based/ New Game + Endings in One Playthrough of Silent Hill 2 Remake

Beginning of Game

Graveyard

Crimson Ceremony (rebirth)- look for a lone grave on the shore in the northeastern corner of the graveyard. In front of the gravestone will be a book with a red cover

Witse Rd., after passing through tunnel

Key of Sorrow (Stillness) - a green car on Wiltse Rd. right after passing through the tunnel. Use the chainsaw to smash its back window and take the key from the back seat

Eastern Southvale

Pet Center by Big Jay's Diner–

Broken Key Part. (Dog) In Eastern South Vale, find the Pet Center next to Big Jay’s diner. The key part will be in the back storage room past the counter

The Jeweller's Store–

Blue Gem. (UFO) In Eastern South Vale, find The Jewellers store next to The Pet Center. Smash the left storefront window and grab a jewel from the display.

Saul St. Apartments

Examine Blue Gem in Eastern South Vale, next to a graffiti of an eye on the back of a vent on the roof of the Saul Street Apartments. (UFO)

Rosewater Park

Examine Blue gem in Rosewater Park, in the northeastern corner of the pier before you meet Maria. (UFO)

Western Southvale

Near Baldwin Mansion

White Chrism. (rebirth)Western South Vale, a bottle with a white liquid on a table near the front door to the Baldwin Mansion

(Note that talking to Maria at the gate to Baldwin Mansion will give points for Maria ending)

After Jack's Inn, Katz St.

Broken Key Part. (Dog) In Western South Vale, after you pass through Jacks Inn find a back yard gate with a dog bone symbol next to the first house on Katz Street. Proceed inside and collect the second key part inside the dog house. (Combine Key parts)

Hospital

Small Chest. (Bliss) In the gazebo of the Brookhaven Hospital Garden

Post-Hospital, pre-Historical Society

Pete's Bowl-O-Rama

Rusted Key (Bliss) In Pete's Bowl-O-Rama, there's a safe that becomes available during New Game+. The code for the safe is 1887, which you can learn from the memo by the corpse at the west end of Nathan Ave. Inside the safe, you will find the key to the box from the gazebo. DO NOT DRINK THE WHITE CLAUDIA YET.

Historical Society

Obsidian Goblet. (Rebirth) Silent Hill Historical Society, a black goblet in a wall niche in the main exhibition hall.

Lakeview Hotel, Fog (Normal) World

Examine Blue Gem immediately upon arriving at Lakeview hotel dock

NOTE: If you want to complete a normal ending, such as Maria, Leave, or Water, wait to pick up the item in Lost & Found until you create your Save JUST before entering Room 312 to watch the tape and complete instant endings: Dog, Bliss, UFO. Complete all objectives until you get to room 312, and then save before picking up the book in Lost & Found. Then complete all desired instant endings, reload, and pick up the book in Lost & Found, continuing as normal via watching the tape. Complete required objectives in the otherworld, and save before reaching the safe in the Manager's Office, after the cutscene with the fire room. Complete Rebirth by NOT collecting the Toluca Postcard in the safe, finishing the game to get the Rebirth ending, and then reloading the OTHERWORLD save, collecting the Toluca postcard in the Otherworld, and acquiring Stillness, for easiest route to finishing all endings in a single playthrough. If you want to finish a different ending, Reload your Room 312 Save and Complete the game as normal without picking up the book or postcard, and you will get whatever ending you collected the most points for.)

First Floor

Lost & Found:

To get Rebirth Ending:

“Lost Memories”. (Rebirth) book that is found on a shelf inside the Lost & Found room (replaces the Lost & Found Note that is here during a normal game). Collecting the four items for Rebirth and finishing the game WITHOUT collecting the 'Toluca Postcard' for Stillness will grant you the rebirth ending.

Third Floor

Dog Ending:

Observation Room (Next to Room 312)

Use the 'Dog' key on the Observation Room Door. This will immediately give you the 'Dog' ending.

Room 312

Bliss Ending:

Drink the White Claudia and watch the tape in room 312. This will immediately give you the 'Bliss' Ending

UFO ending:

Examine the Blue Gem in room 312. This will immediately give you the UFO ending.

Hotel Otherworld (After watching Tape in 312 normally)

Manager's Office (after the fire room cutscene) —

Toluca Postcard. (Stillness) There is a locked safe that requires both a key and a code in the corner of Manager’s Office in the Otherworld Hotel.

Use the Key of Sorrow for the key lock, and input the code 314 (right 3, left 1, right 4) for the combination lock. Inside you will find the Toluca Postcard.

Complete the game with the Toluca Postcard to get the Stillness ending. NOTE: Doing so will cancel out getting the rebirth ending, even if you acquire all rebirth items, so SAVE before collecting the Toluca postcard for getting either ending easily via reload.

hope this helps someone lol

[hate5sixofficial]

Damage Control 2023-07-03 Graffiti Pier Philadelphia, PA

[boag]

Just got home from my date it was so nice we went to nifty fifties and then this park on the river and then graffiti pier and took turns pushing each other on the swing surrounded by all the art and water and everything . He’s even cuter in person I was like 😻 the whole time and he’s rlly sweet and funny and has great taste in music and he asked for my permission before kissing me #consentissexy

[hooked-on-elvis]

"ARRIVEDERCI… NO, THAT'S ITALIAN!"

October 2, 1958: Elvis during Press conference in Friedberg, Germany.

On the morning of Wednesday, October 1, 1958, the U.S.S. Randall docked at the German port of Bremerhaven. Just like the scene 10 days earlier in Brooklyn from the American fans, an estimated 1,500 German fans as well as an abundance of newsmen and photographers were waiting for Elvis as he got off the ship. Elvis had to be escorted by military police. "The Army is apparently torn between a desire to keep Elvis locked out of sight and a half-concealed wish that he had enlisted in the Navy or Air Force in the first place," wrote a columnist for an American military newspaper in Europe. "Everywhere Elvis has gone, the Army has been forced to make battle plans well in advance to keep the peace. Presley is far bigger than his company commander, bigger than the generals who watch over him, and the sooner the Army gives in to this truth, the sooner the furor will die down and everybody can get back to work." Amid the frenzy of his arrival in Germany, Elvis made his way off the ship at Columbus Pier as he carried a duffel bag on his shoulder. He attempted to sign an autograph for an overzealous male fan who jumped onto the gangplank, but the military police dragged the teenager away. Presley then got on another troop train for a 200-mile trip north of Frankfurt to his base in Friedberg. One fan painted a graffiti-type greeting for Elvis in white script lettering on the outside of the train that read: "Wellcome [Welcome] in Germany Elvis Presley." The next day [October 2], the army scheduled a press conference for Elvis at his new post at the Ray Barracks with about 150 members of the international press attending. He made a brief statement about his arrival in Germany the day before: "I was very surprised at the reception," Elvis said. "I wasn’t expecting anything quite that big. And I only regret that I didn’t have more time to stay there with them. But maybe someday I can come back when my army tour is up, as an entertainer, and then I’ll have more time and maybe I’ll have an opportunity to make myself at home over here... Arrivederci – no, that’s Italian!"

Presley’s top sergeant, Edward Hackney, who was also at the press conference commented about Elvis: "He is under more pressure than the other soldiers because everyone looks at him, but I’m sure he’ll do a fine job." Asked about what he thought about German girls before arriving, Elvis said: "From all the pictures I’ve seen of the German girls, they’re very beautiful. I think Brigitte Bardot is French, isn’t she?"

Excerpt from "Elvis: The Army Years Uncovered: Behind The Scenes Of The Two Years That Changed The King Of Rock 'n' Roll's Life" by Trina Young (2021)

[diceriadelluntore]

Casus (Ri)belli

Qualche tempo fa, su Instagram, lessi un post di Pier Paolo Spinazzé, conosciuto anche con lo pseudonimo Cibo, street artist veronese che copre con stupendi graffiti di cibo le scritte fasciste e naziste sui muri, sui cartelli stradali, sui ponti, soprattutto nella zona del veronese. In esso, Cibo mostrava un messaggio di una persona che lo seguiva, nel quale la stessa si lamentava del fatto che usasse spesso salumi e pizza per coprire le svastiche o gli slogan di Forza Nuova, sottolineando la sua poca attenzione per i vegani. Cibo con una efficace battuta definì la situazione: dalla padella fascista alla brace nazivegana.

Questo episodio mi è venuto in mente in merito alla ormai notissima vicenda di Luigi Mangione. Le migliaia di meme, magliette, adesivi, pagine dedicate hanno trasformato questo ragazzo in una sorta di nuovo eroe popolare mondiale. Un eroe che va bene per tutte le stagioni: è simbolo dell'anticapitalismo, dell'anarchismo, della dimenticata lotta di classe.

Indagando sulla sua persona, si scopre che non è proprio il testimonial perfetto: famiglia facoltosissima, prestigiosa università dell'Ivy League frequentata, idee spiattellate sui social che ammiccano, e probabilmente qualcosa di più, al conservatorismo americano. Ha sparato all'amministratore delegato della UnitedHealthcare Brian Thompson (se le prove lo confermeranno) una delle grandi società di assicurazioni sanitari statunitensi per lotta di classe? Perchè era simbolicamente uno dei pilastri di un sistema abominevole? Perchè gli Stati Uniti sono l'unico paese dei primi 33 più sviluppati a non avere un sistema parauniversale di Sanità Pubblica? Io credo proprio di no. È stata probabilmente una questione personale.

Pertanto, mi sembra che questa sia una perfetta situazione di Heterogonie der Zwecke, l'eterogenesi dei fini, definizione coniata da Wilhelm Wundt per descrivere una situazione in cui le azioni umane possono riuscire a fini diversi da quelli che sono perseguiti dal soggetto che compie l’azione. Non credo infatti che Mangione volesse ideologizzare la sua azione, per quanto minuziosamente architettata. E non credo che nemmeno abbia mai pensato di diventare un idolo, e in questo non posso esimermi dal sottolineare che lo è diventato anche perchè è fuggito in pieno stile da film, è bello, è atletico (le immagini a torso nudo prese dai profili personali sono gettonatissime e esempio lampante che si sessualizza facilmente anche un maschio).

Ho pensato che una quindicina di anni fa, se fosse capitato, questo sarebbe stato il punto centrale di interessanti e stimolanti discussioni: non è un atto ideologico, per lo meno nel senso generale che ha acquisito, secondo la mia idea, in modo così esponenziale e inconsapevole. Eppure allo stesso tempo, è un gesto che racchiude in sè la rabbia e la frustrazione di una o più generazioni, in questo trasversalmente, che si trovano a ragionare e ad affrontare quei problemi complicatissimi, che riguardano la salute delle persone, i costi per affrontarli, i sacrifici.

Rimane un grande esempio di come siamo spinti a ragionare, oppure a seguire, gli avvenimenti che ci circondano. Ma non in senso paranoico complottista, è più un adeguamento di un fatto a pulsioni che dopo tutto conosciamo, che sfioriamo nelle nostre menti.

Continuamente nascono i fatti a confusione delle teorie. Carlo Dossi

[housecatclawmarks]

found this on a burnt up car on the tracks by graffiti pier in late 2021-early 2022 with one of my girlfriends. we weren’t dating yet & she was trying to convince me to steal train fuel with her because she saw it on breaking bad.