Make New Friends, Join a Cult!
Are you lonely? Wondering what to do with that tax return? Do you miss the sense of belonging you once felt as a raver, on the college lacrosse team, or while serving jury duty? Try joining a cult! Cults can serve a variety of functions like creating tight knit communities, justifying polyamory, or ushering followers comfortably into the afterlife. The Bay Area has a rich history of cult activity and has even hosted some of the 20th century's most notable cults like the People's Temple, Deadheads, and The Gays. So say goodbye to your inhibitions (and immediate family), and find the cult that's right for you!
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Chinese Delivery in SF
San Francisco has an abundance of fantastic, authentic Chinese food restaurants. These are not them. No, this post is about awesome ghetto Chinese delivery joints. These comfortingly predictable holes are where the stoned, the lazy, the too-tired-to-cook, the fatties and the singles get 76% of their sustenance. Why do we love them so? You never need a menu to order because they all have the same, delicious shit! They're cheap! They bring the food right to your door! Uh, they're cheap! This list compares the best of the mediocre (the good doesn't deliver) with helpful categories including greasiness, best dish, delivery speed and MSG. Just for fun, I've also included their health department scores. But don't let a low number throw you off. That's where the flavor comes from!
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The Ultimate Comic Lover's Guide to SF
Comics are totally hip now. Really! There's even a cool comic magazine to prove it. The fact that San Francisco is second only to Austin in per capita dorkiness (Source: 2000 US Census), is probably unrelated to it being such a hotbed for all things comic-related. Oh, you didn't know? See, San Francisco was the birthplace of underground comics, has some of the best comic book stores in the country, and is home to some genuine comic celebs like Adrian Tomine. We even have a Cartoon Art Museum for chrissake. So if you're a fanboy, newbie, or anything in between, it's mandatory that you get to know and love the places on this list. Assuming you're not already a regular, that is.
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