tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post8804882151937779450..comments2023-08-14T11:44:27.299-04:00Comments on Jeremiah's<br> Vanishing New York: Coney Candy ComparisonJeremiah Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11791516443125872364noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-59932332366918473672014-01-03T22:54:41.684-05:002014-01-03T22:54:41.684-05:00So what giant, faceless corporation runs the "...So what giant, faceless corporation runs the "Coney Cones type frauds"?<br />Where are there other locations? I'd like to know.You seem to have some inside knowledge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-12841597646610862692013-08-15T19:38:30.959-04:002013-08-15T19:38:30.959-04:00Glad you liked it, J- now run out and buy the late...Glad you liked it, J- now run out and buy the latest "Skanque" cologne for the special lady in your life.Sinestranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-64664434271072715732013-08-15T13:22:11.021-04:002013-08-15T13:22:11.021-04:00The girls seem to be enjoying that well endowed ca...The girls seem to be enjoying that well endowed candy snake... <br /><br />This is a clear indication that people will sell their souls for a profit. <br /><br />This is a f*king candy store, and they promote this kind of disgusting behavior to children? <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-86342214267296484812013-08-13T00:53:15.148-04:002013-08-13T00:53:15.148-04:00Looking at this shit is like looking at the fall o...Looking at this shit is like looking at the fall of the Roman Empire. The girl in the schoolgirl skirt reminds me of the lap dancer in "Exotica."Patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-8158973401838289282013-08-13T00:10:10.815-04:002013-08-13T00:10:10.815-04:00ESQUITES= a privileged class. sorry ass bxxches gi...ESQUITES= a privileged class. sorry ass bxxches giving bxxw jobs to candy bars.lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-11667675629673825582013-08-12T23:46:01.985-04:002013-08-12T23:46:01.985-04:00Sinestra, thank you for pointing me in the directi...Sinestra, thank you for pointing me in the direction of this piece of genius! <br /><br />http://www.southparkstudios.com/full-episodes/s08e12-stupid-spoiled-whore-video-playsetJeremiah Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791516443125872364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-44221648547951702022013-08-12T21:05:48.973-04:002013-08-12T21:05:48.973-04:00I'm glad the spokesperson for IT'SSUGAR th...I'm glad the spokesperson for IT'SSUGAR thinks their store is so hip, using pop culture motifs that were popularized in the 60's & 70's (Andy Warhol and the stones mouth),Glam, New Wave/Slutty models of the 80's, loud music etc..A complete regurgitation of a formerly innovative past...Trust me, I've seen it all come into play, and IT'SUGAR is the one that is STALE. Williams is timeless.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-6516174194631096572013-08-12T19:48:26.608-04:002013-08-12T19:48:26.608-04:00Gross, tacky and distasteful, especially when I th...Gross, tacky and distasteful, especially when I think of who they are marketing to- teens, tweens and kids. So they can aspire to be like the pictures of whorish girls fellating candy in schoolgirl clothing and buy vulgar gifts that say Bitch and WTF. <br />IT'SKANKYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-54119745318545747712013-08-12T18:33:04.728-04:002013-08-12T18:33:04.728-04:00This horrid place reminds me of the "Stupid s...This horrid place reminds me of the "Stupid spoiled whore" video playset from South Park. Sinestranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-5704900273334827982013-08-12T17:19:51.469-04:002013-08-12T17:19:51.469-04:00so happy Williams Candy is alive and well..so happy Williams Candy is alive and well..Ken Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100185198750536244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-45373226996430210682013-08-12T17:10:05.634-04:002013-08-12T17:10:05.634-04:00the candy costs more because of the added expenses... the candy costs more because of the added expenses, all the un-necessary frills. people are paying for an "experience". since NY is now a tourist place, get ready for a massive experience all over. classless, vulgar, "hip". (we dont want to be hip)!lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-30626056199570167752013-08-12T15:48:32.551-04:002013-08-12T15:48:32.551-04:00Hi Jeremiah!
I very much enjoyed reading your pos...Hi Jeremiah!<br /><br />I very much enjoyed reading your posting. I' ve never been to New York so I can' t compare old and new Coney Island but with your beautiful description the good old times came alife - even for me. I fully agree with you when you vote for those "old-fashioned" stores like "William's". This is something breathing the era of youth and childhood, something heartful, dedicated to make the customer (who - in this moment - appears more as a partner, a friend) feel good. A place where you really want to be - safe, warm and friendly.<br /><br />I absolutely dislike those "bigger, faster, more, 200% for half the price, bashing your brain with the most stupid music ever heard, titts included etc." stores, too. Do they really think we are that stupid?<br /><br />I' ve bookmarked your Blog. It' s really worth reading. Get on with it, please.<br /><br />Best<br /><br />Frank Bergers, GermanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-23352867604109856282013-08-12T15:02:21.502-04:002013-08-12T15:02:21.502-04:00“Our candy stores are not your typical ‘old fashio...“Our candy stores are not your typical ‘old fashioned and stale’ stores but more of a hip and cool place where customers can find so many exclusive, unique and fun products" ... In a sane world nobody who would say something like this would have the slightest bit of authority. What is it with these CEO types and saying "hip"?<br /><br />It goes to show you how low the bar is in order to run a company in this country.<br /><br />I could probably write a good novel on here about this but I'm sure you're all already thinking the same thing. Either way, the moral of the story is to support the local business and to shun all of these faux unique "Coney Cones" type frauds.Kyle Campionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15594412788949050319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-35302631183307826452013-08-12T15:00:24.484-04:002013-08-12T15:00:24.484-04:00the new candy store is lower class, not upscale. u...the new candy store is lower class, not upscale. uneducated people have made $, can afford to pay higher prices. (&travel). this is world wide, not only NYC. let me say, this is an aspect of democracy i dont approve of. if you study world history, you will see that there was always a strict seperation of classes. @ one time, most people couldnt even read & write. (elite, or clergy). rather than re hashing, lets get back to currect events. bedsides the lowerclass influence, the tween/teen market rules. this is everywhere, its hot. even the internet is geared for this mentality. (be my "frweend"???....). considering that modern people stay in the teen stage, (untill 45 or way beyound), the store is appropiate for the mass market. the modern commen person has to have blasting music. this was written up in the NY times. the m.o. is that they will be confused & buy buy buy. teens of all ages, love to party. (i, on the other hand, run away). marketing, last 20yrs- has changed. no longer is a piece of candy, just candy. or jeans, just jeans. but there is an entire interactive envirement around it. music, flashing lights, idiotic marketing schemes. world wide, not only in malls. even a dominos pizza place on a highway in mexico, has a huge speaker w/music in the parking lot. a small roasted chicken place has a big speaker outside. louder the better. buying any thing anywhere is a circus pony act. for the candy, the sex aspect is the selling point. maybe madonna's "hard candy" was the inspiration. geesh....i must be jaded, its so bor-ing. (like madonna). i do like the old fashioned sign above the store, the rest is hidious. admit you are all elitist snobs. get to coney island as fast as you can, the days are numbered.lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-32929953297976472562013-08-12T14:28:49.112-04:002013-08-12T14:28:49.112-04:00Closer to home, this is why I always go to Economy...Closer to home, this is why I always go to Economy Candy Company on Rivington instead of the hellhole belonging to Dylan Lauren. Gojiranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-80099173830338877992013-08-12T13:04:59.677-04:002013-08-12T13:04:59.677-04:00Gummy. Party. Python.
Now I've seen it all.Gummy. Party. Python.<br /><br />Now I've seen it all.Laura Goggin Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15517481509431547970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-28082868754389330752013-08-12T12:58:05.886-04:002013-08-12T12:58:05.886-04:00esquared, amazing association! "members of a ...esquared, amazing association! "members of a social order distinguished by wealth and ranking just below the senators." thank you for pointing that out.Jeremiah Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791516443125872364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-78734864879607288532013-08-12T12:53:22.743-04:002013-08-12T12:53:22.743-04:00I'm 26 and have been in NY for close to two ye...I'm 26 and have been in NY for close to two years so I'm definitely not an expert on hypergentrification. However, I've been to Coney Island several times and the corporate stores seem completely out of place (both in appearance and in-store vibe). Is this how it was in Manhattan when chains began their takeover? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-3352345320476528032013-08-12T11:50:54.906-04:002013-08-12T11:50:54.906-04:00No trip to Coney has been complete for the past 20...No trip to Coney has been complete for the past 20 years without leaving with a bag full of William's caramel/nut-covered marshmallows on a stick. Usually they don't survive the train trip back to Manhattan... <br /><br />I had no idea how horrifying It'Sugar was inside, as I've never gone in one. Now I never need to, so thanks for the pics! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-18048778611669187352013-08-12T10:52:39.821-04:002013-08-12T10:52:39.821-04:00Wonderful piece! So spot-on. And, as always, damn ...Wonderful piece! So spot-on. And, as always, damn funny in all the right times!<br /><br />Please note that Zipper is running THROUGH this Thursday, in spite of the fact that the IFC website only shows through Tuesday.Zipperfilmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-45291443435783599142013-08-12T10:47:35.680-04:002013-08-12T10:47:35.680-04:00F*** this store and everything about it. It's...F*** this store and everything about it. It's worse than Ralph Lauren's daughter getting bored one day and saying, "Daddy, give me some money so I can open a candy store."<br /><br />I'm going to the Cyclones game on Wednesday, so I'll be sure to drop some cash at Williams beforehand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-14479338190092045032013-08-12T10:22:02.507-04:002013-08-12T10:22:02.507-04:00the "old" candy store reminds me of chil...the "old" candy store reminds me of childhood visits to the beach at wildwood/cape may, when we bought saltwater taffy that was made on site. it was a once in a blue moon treat, as were most sweets!<br /><br />but today, it's not just bending rules, but bending over, in every sense of the phrase as in bend over, slutty consumeristas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-48693158719305005232013-08-12T09:49:52.634-04:002013-08-12T09:49:52.634-04:00IT'SUGAR also has a store on Broadway at Great...IT'SUGAR also has a store on Broadway at Great Jones. I didn't know their disgusting backstory and went in last week to buy some candy for the movies. It's like a teenage fantasy whorehouse in there. Hideous blaring pop music, obnoxious people (both staff and shoppers) and the prices are insane!!! One box of Milk Duds and and 1/4 of gummi bears were $12.00! I left it on the counter and went to the movies candyless. What a horrible experience.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-18105323559485817722013-08-12T09:35:01.476-04:002013-08-12T09:35:01.476-04:00It's not a misspelling; that's either a Fr...It's not a misspelling; that's either a Freudian slip or deliberate, i.e. <b>equites</b> -- <i>members of a specially privileged class</i>. That's their target market; how Thor think of themselves; and what they're turning Coney Island into. esquared™https://www.blogger.com/profile/03535683572170541615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-59424778056642447542013-08-12T08:09:32.078-04:002013-08-12T08:09:32.078-04:00I added a note about it, thank you!I added a note about it, thank you!Jeremiah Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791516443125872364noreply@blogger.com