October 17, 2005
City Shopping: Porn, Redd Foxx, Bongs
When you happen to find yourself in need of a certain combination of products, don't go anywhere else: shop Spectrum's, at 2701.5 (yes, there's a half-digit) Cherokee. For example, you're holiday shopping and you need a t-shirt with the likeness of Redd Foxx, for wacky Uncle Ted. They got it. Meanwhile, Brother Joe likes a bit of blue cinema. Spectrum's has pornographic DVDs available, in a (vaguely) covered shoebox, right there behind the counter. And your Kid Cousin Roger wants a bong that's attached to a gas mask. Clearly, you don't need to make a seperate trip, since Spectrum's has this product available and for-sale.
A combination headshop and urban fashion emporium, Spectrum's has a stranger selection of wares, in one place, than I ever thought possible.
OJ Simpson retro jerseys. Shoelaces. Guyana national soccer team warm-ups in size 5X. Incense. Baby-doll tees. Cardinal caps in red, blue, white, black and green. Bandanas in these colors and more. Crazy sneakers and boots, in all stripes and brands.
I'd not found Spectrum's until earlier this afternoon, happening into the store thanks to the wonderful window display, proudly featuring those Redd Foxx tees. (A bargain at $10 per.)
Can Cherokee Street be any wackier?
This has to win the award for best blog title of the year! I was briefly on Cherokee this weekend but missed this place. I'll have to check it out.
Posted by tom on Mon., Oct 17, 2005 at 9:47 PMI think the hookers trolling the neighborhood make Cherokee decidedly more wacky.
Posted by lefty_grrrl on Wed., Oct 19, 2005 at 11:59 PM