URBAN ECOLOGY 101–by Steve Nadis
I was just a passerby, trying to mind my business. But I think Man1 might have been on to something. There are black splotches all over our city sidewalks and they very well could be small pieces of gum that get flattened and stretched out, the more people step on them. At the same time, they get darker and darker from all the grit and grime that continually collects on them. You’ve walked over these spots every day, perhaps without noticing them or stopping to consider what they were from. If Man1’s theory is correct, our cities may soon be covered with one big, continuous, grimy, black splotch of gum.
Tread with caution, dear pedestrians, or you too may get stuck in a giant gummy patch. Over time, you will get flattened and black, becoming part of the dark film that’s gradually coating our urban landscape.
I’ve got two words to say about this one and everyone else seems to agree: No comment.
You’re absolutely right except for one small point, if I could be so bold as to interject: You said "no comment," but I think this is, in fact, a comment.
I just got back from walking to Central Square. I will never look at the sidewalk the same way again. It’s interesting to note where the heaviest deposition of gum is - outside Dunkin’ Donuts.
Thanks, CL, I’ll give it a look. In the meantime, you should check out the sidewalk in front of the convenience store across from the Cambridge high school.