June 3- 9, 2004

the bell curve

City Paper's weekly gauge of Philly's Quality of Life

Extermination company that calls itself "The 911 of Pest Control" on a billboard near the Schuylkill Expressway is accused of exploiting 9/11 by upset commuter. "I wasn't born yesterday," she says. "I was born on September 10, 2001."
Minus 4

The 317-pound El Wingador seeks revenge on the 99-pound Black Widow, who defeated him in the Wing Bowl, at this weekend's hot dog eating contest. Who will win this tale of the tapeworm?
Plus 1

Site of former Bookbinders will become a large Applebee's. Let's all swear not to eat there!
Minus 7

City rejects California sneaker company's offer of $1 million to cover repairs to Love Park if skateboarders are allowed back in. "A million dollars wouldn't even buy us half a clue," city says.
Minus 8

The plans for an "aerial tram" connecting Camden and Philadelphia are stalled because Penn's Landing has not yet developed big-money attractions. But the tram was going to be our big money attraction.
Minus 1

KYW Newsradio parts ways with anchor Elaine Keno after she locked herself out of the station and argued with security while trying to get back in to finish her shift, according to Inquirer. In a related story, ever since Sam Clover locked the keys in the chopper, he's had to do traffic and transit on the twos from his bicycle.
Minus 2

Because they both have personalized license plates that say "STYLES," Bucks County man who drives a pickup is accidentally billed for E-Z Pass violations rung up by Jeremy Roenick's Mercedes. Says Roenick, "You didn't really think I drove a Ford, did you?"
Plus 1

Total pluses: 2

Total minuses: 22

This week's total: -20

Last week's total: 1

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