Sunshine Megatron, the Donald Trump of online T-shirt sales (if Donald Trump were slightly mad, changed his name to that of a gay robot and didn't have any furniture in his house), is still considering whether or not to stay in Denver after moving here on a whim several months ago. To help convince him to stay, we've been soliciting suggestions from readers about things he could do in Denver and Colorado that would demonstrate to him that our environs aren't a craphole. Here are the latest proposals:
In the "It takes one to know one" category:
If they're still doing it, Freak Train at the Bug Theater on the last Monday of the month. Starts at 8 p.m. but you have to get there early. Beyond description, but it sounds like it would be right up Sunshine's alley for the unusual in entertainment.-Sandy
In the "Behold the power of the Interweb!" category:
A Denver-based T-shirt website could really work because I think no matter what, people have really deep emotions about Denver. In fact, you could open two, one for lovers and one for haters: DenverMakesMeFeelLikeAFrozenTurd.com, ICouldntLiveAnywhereElse.org, Cowtown.edu, ICameOnVacationAndImStillHere.net, TheGrassWasGreenerTillAllTheCaliforniansMovedToDenverInThe90s.com, BadAltitude.com-Fifteen Xs
In the "This wasn't really a suggestion for Sunshine Megatron, just a random poem we recently received that we didn't know what else to do with it" category:
D Town, Make it a Green TownGood ol D Town
let em hear it
Thief throwin a fit
over petty shit
Just cause we smoke
a little green to bring
some peace of mind
in a time
of wars and lies
cries and hate
to that we say
spark it up
dark and light
fight with words
signs and votes
It's fine to toke
we must have hope
that one day we'll have
legal bags
To everyone out there
who cares for fair
help clean the air
Take the bus
Ride the lightrail
To smoke we must
be loud and not fail
To vote and sail
over false tales
you know what I mean
It's their scheme
we're made to use nature
so don't let nature use us
CHANGE-So Stoned
Is that the best you can do? If so, Mr. Megatron will surely soon be shining his lordly robotic light on some other municipality. We can't let that happen. Post your suggestions for Sunshine below, or mail them to editorial@westword.com. And remember, we're made to use Sunshine, so don't let Sunshine use us. CHANGE. -- Joel Warner
If you're going to stick around any length of time "TABLOID NATION" by John Schasny is must reading. He lived in Capitol Hill when he wrote the book, poking fun at popular culture and Colorado crazies. Give it a read, Joe.
Posted at: March 25, 2008 6:28 PM