St. Louis is 10th Most Miserable City

Great. Forbes Magazine says via BizJournals.com: St. Louis has been ranked the 10th-most miserable city in the nation by Forbes magazine. The “Forbes Misery Measure” looks at the 150 largest metropolitan statistical areas in the U.S., or those areas with a population of at least 378,000. The list was based on nine factors: commute times, corruption, pro sports teams, Superfund sites, taxes (both income and sales), unemployment, violent crime and weather. [Read More]

So Much For Not Getting the Gremlins Wet: Lake St. Louis’ Polar Bear Plunge

We had the opportunity to head out across the bridge and to Lake St. Louis to this year’s Polar Bear Plunge. It was far more packed with people than we thought, so we just had to snap off a few pictures: <p> Way to be everything people on the coasts thing Middle America is! </p> <p> Were you there? Do you have any photos that either support or (hopefully) refute my conclusion? [Read More]

Ladies Night on St. Louis Craigslist

PunchingKitty is scanning Craigslist again and here’s what we found! My Illinois lover – w4m – 40 (your bed) I had a great time with you, and hope that this is more than a physical relationship . . . because I want it all, and I want it with you. I can’t wait to be in your arms again, waking up next to you was wonderful. Link Location: “Your Bed” Damn baby. [Read More]

The 2009 U.S. Chess Championship Comes to Saint Louis

Oh thats right ladies! St. Louis might not have Fleet Week, but this year we have The 2009 U.S. Chess Championship! Two dozen of the nation’s best chess players will be invited to participate in the 2009 U.S. Chess Championship, which will be held at the new Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. The tournament, which dates back to 1845, will take place from May 7 through 17, 2009 and will offer a purse of more than $130,000 in prize money. [Read More]

Saint Louis, The Heartland of… Health?

Welcome to St. Louis, the nation’s 16th fittest state, as according to “Men’s Fitness” magazine. I just read the article announcing this list and yes, I was proud that my city was listed in the top 25. But you know what my knee jerk reaction was? “Really? That doesn’t seem right!” I mean, come on. We’re the city that gave the world Budweiser… and John Goodman. Our city newscasters count Jeff Bernthal and Rich Gould among their number. [Read More]

STL Craigslist: I’m Sorry and a Marriage Demand

The fun never stops over at the St. Louis corner of everyone’s favorite hooker directory, Craigslist. We start off the week with two interesting Missed Connections. The common thread? Fellas demonstrating some interesting techniques with the ladies… Mekong, 3am, I pushed you off the booth – m4w (Mekong) I just wanted to say “that I am so sorry”. I didnt mean to push you off the booth last night. I felt like such an ass. [Read More]

The Battle Between Fat Chicks and Cute Chicks Rages On

The Battle Between Fat Chicks and Cute Chicks Rages On
As found on stlouis.Craiglist.org [ Direct Link ]: What’s the worst thing ever? A FAT FEMALE BOSS These bitches see a hot young girl like myself walk into their office and suddenly they can’t remember how to conduct a civil interview. The first fat bitch comes in with a food stain on her shirt. Totally unprofessional. She didn’t give a shit about the interview so I didnt either. The next one (her boss) also old, fat and nasty – i might as well have walked out of the room before the thing even started. [Read More]

Byroncrawford.com Takes You on a Stroll Through the Adult Entertainment Expo

Byroncrawford.com Takes You on a Stroll Through the Adult Entertainment Expo
ByronCrawford.com has a new post up with a photo walk through the Adult Entertainment Expo (or “AEE” to you pervs that know the names of porn directors and stuff). …but first, a tip for you young, just starting out-type bloggers from Byron: I’ve noticed for a while now that the websites of alt weekly newspapers – like the Village Voice, and the Riverfront Times here in St. Louis – will run these photo galleries where they send someone out to the club with a camera to get pictures of broads with their cans hanging out of their shirts, and I’ve heard that these are often the most popular features on those sites. [Read More]

To the Chick Going Down on Some Dude in Eureka…

To the Chick Going Down on Some Dude in Eureka…
An actual St. Louis Craigslist “Missed Connection” [link]: You were giving a BJ at Rockwood Reservations – m4w (Eureka MO) I pulled up beside you at Rockwoods Reservation and you were giving another gentleman a BJ in the car. I did not see you at first, but I guess when you were finished you popped your head up gave him a kiss goodbye and then got into your own car. [Read More]