WHAT TO DO WHEN: YOU WANT TO SELL A CAR IN PARK SLOPE?

Ok, in fairness I have no fucking clue. 

I have a zipcar membership, and so I'm not exactly savvy in the ways of automobile ownership.

But "bootstrap" on Brooklynian was looking for some scoop on how to sell his ride, and I thought it was an interesting topic: 

I'm looking to sell my 4Runner and haven't yet had the pleasure of selling a car in NYC. Aside from posting that beautiful black and orange 'FOR SALE' sign in the window, any tips for local online advertising? There's obviously the usual suspects like Craigslist NY, but I've never sold a car there before and am not sure if it's worth the time/hassle of dealing with potential scammers.

Craigslist seemed spammy as hell the last time I looked at used cars. There were all these bullshit posts about dudes away in the military and needing to sell cars "FAST" and crap. So what do people do these days when they want to sell a car in the BK?

BREAKING: FIPS Has A Forum!

Try it!

I promise it will be way the hell less annoying than Brooklynian! (i.e. no bitchy mods). At least for now!

You can access it by clicking on that little "forum" thingy in our top nav. Add topics, bitch us out, ask us on dates, go C-R-A-Z-Y.

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Attack of the Kites!

Anywhere from one to a small group of people have been arrested this week for flying incredibly loud kites in Prospect Park. Adults, children and grandparents alike were screaming, crying and cowering in fear, as colorful structures recreating sounds of war and lawn mowing zoomed over their quivering bodies, most of which were lying on the grass in the fetal position. Many are now permanently deaf, which prosecuting attorneys are calling “deadly force” as they prepare for the upcoming trials against these kite-flying degenerates.

Ok, I lied, none of that is true.

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'I Have Something Misguided And Angry To Say About This Current Argument'

This is supposed to be a "real Facebook argument," but also I found this on Brooklynian...and it kinda fits better there.

The Pavilion Movie Theater Has Officially Been Nominated As the Nastiest & Most Disgusting Theater in Brooklyn...And Won

Honestly, who the hell cares if the Pavilion has bedbugs anymore. I'd be more concerned about picking up some flesh eating virus...or THE MOTHERFUCKING PLAGUE.

These fine photos were taken by Brooklynian member SlipperySlope in Theater 5, and I think we can all agree that they are hardcore vom inducing.

ATTN ALL MOVIE THEATER OWNERS EVERYWHERE: if you have ever, even for one hot minute, considered NOT getting black seats in your movie theater, please look at these photos immediately and then go punch yourself in the face.

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Target At Atlantic Terminal: Shitty AND Dangerous!

Apparently shoppers are getting frustrated enough with the empty shelves, non-existent shopping carts and garbage all over the store at the Atlantic Terminal Target that they've decided to just help themselves to your wallets and purses! Perhaps in protest!? From Brooklynian:

"Wife was shopping their Wednesday late afternoon. Her bag was in her cart, underneath stuff she was going to purchase. Someone grabbed the bag while she was perusing, rifled thru her wallet, grabbed her debit card, and chucked her wallet. She figured it out quickly, and we called to cancel the card before the thief used it. BE AWARE!"

For those of you that are new around this joint, you might have missed our undercover Atlantic Terminal Target video series back in the 08/09. Just in case, here it is:

Part One

Part Two

Part Three

Part Four

I have to say, I have returned to Target on several occassions since we did our original undercover series and it *has* been much better than it was  (I'm taking ALL the fucking credit for that, obvies). Also, I discovered the Target Pharmacy, which was kind of life-changing. However, based on the fact that:

• the economy is still mostly in the shitter
• people are riding around on their bikes stealing iPhones
• my iPad was stolen right out of my motherfucking hands on the subway
• Target is always full of angry, frustrated people who just want to get outta there and aren't paying attention to shit

I can totally believe that people are getting jacked there. So yeah, be careful. Safety first, ppl!

(via Brooklynian)

Rogue Midnight Arsonists Taking Over Park Slope?

This just in at FIPS HQ from reader Kristin:

So this was posted on Brooklynian an few hours ago:"Last night, around 4am, I heard two car alarms go off and then felt heat on my back. A car was completely on fire on 14th street between 6th and 7th avenues. Within minutes a fire truck came and put it out and then left. Then the car caught fire again and a fire truck came back and put it out. This afternoon I saw another car completely burnt out just down the block. My neighbors told me that five fires were set last night between 6th and 7th on 14th street. Does anyone have any information?"

The post as no responses yet. I live on 14th and this was the first I heard about it, but seeing as I live a block away from where these car fires were supposedly set (and my car is parked not far!) I have a selfish reason for wanting to know the scoop, but I'm sure other residents of South Slope would be very interested to know too."

Anyone have scoop? Do we have a rogue arsonist on the loose or all thse burning cars just a verrrry big coinkydink?

UPDATE: Just rec'd the following tip from FIPS reader Katie (as well as these kickass pics): I also live on 14th between 6th and 7th.  When we walked out yesterday morning there were two cars that were completely burned out as well as a bunch of other spots along the sidewalks...from burned trash cans. I called the police precint to see what happened since I couldnt' find anything online and apparently it was arson--some assholes just setting fire to trashcans (and apparently cars). Shitheads. 

Shitheads, indeed. Check this shizzy out: