Friday, June 18, 2010

What Exactly Are They Feeding People?

This is a photo of a pole outside a restaurant down the block from the convention center in New Orleans. My second visit to this locality was punctuated by some excellent food. They really know how to apply seasonings. Plus, I love shrimp and crab and grits and gravy and had to watch my waistline carefully "or else."

The convention center is also down the block from Harrah's, the world famous casino. It struck me that I saw several posters like this in the immediate area (this photo was taken inside a parking garage, on the "down" ramp as you approach street level). Are casinos really interested in seeing gambling addicts get help, or are they just playing a game of CYA so they look like the good guys? I thought this photo was tres ironic...not deliciously ironic though, since it made me a bit queasy.

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