Apparently, the Phoenix, the Dig and the Improper Bostonian weren't enough

By adamg on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 10:20pm

Newly arrived Dirty Water News says it is "a lifestyle and entertainment newspaper that's going to be a great addition to local Boston media."

Dirty Water News is distributed to bars, restaurants and stores throughout Boston and is the only Boston publication to be distributed by Cape Air to originating cities such as Providence, White Plains and Rutland, Vermont, so visitors to Boston can enjoy a copy and read information on your business before they even reach the city!! In addition Dirty Water News does something no one else would even think about doing, we distribute by hand on the day each issue comes out to people getting on and off the T at Government Center and South Station.

White Plains and Rutland? Sure, why not? They're a bit closer to Buffalo, which is who their sports editor roots for. And the idea of distributing a newspaper at subway stops? No, I can't think of who else might do that in the Boston Metro area.

Of course, like every other lifestyle mag, Dirty Water News's definition of "Boston" consists of the region stretching from the North End to Cambridge and all the way south to the Theater District. Are you a nitpicker like me? You'll enjoy counting up all the mistakes and outdated cliches in their guide to Boston neighborhoods. Nice looking Web site, though (or will be, once they stop the snow falling on every page).

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It makes my brain hurt

By Lanny Budd
Tue, 12/22/2009 - 7:49am

I followed the link and read the first story:

“Mi-so Horny”
“Give me a Pink Pussy Cat in a Bed for Two”
“I’ll try some ‘Latin Lover’ with ‘Viagra’ and finish it up with a Climax” [can sic account for the inconsistent and random use of apostrophes?]
You might think your [sic] reading excerpts from Penthouse Forum [does sic cover the blatant lack of a comma?]but its [sic] actually an order placed recently at Flirt Sushi on Broad Street while sampling their delicious menu in preparation for this story. It refers to.... [sic, ellipsis with four dots indicates missing characters between full sentences...and I can't believe I have to define that] ”Mi-so Horny” soup and a few of this trendy new sushi bar’s most popular delicious rolls. [apparently they have popular rolls which are not delicious] Ordering is great FUN [I'll give them a pass on the caps, but you know this person loves to make titles fly across the page in PowerPoint] but [okay, not all people separate two full sentences with a comma anymore, but this here is not literary fiction, so yes, it is required] the real treat is rolled up and presented cleverly in varying shapes and sizes.

Ye gods. This is the greater Boston area, home of both James brothers. I expect better grammar and usage on bathroom walls.

This site isn't a parody, is it?

Sounds like a teen trying to be "grown up"

By SwirlyGrrl
Tue, 12/22/2009 - 7:54am

Sounds like a kid who is trying to sound grown up by being naughty, but not arfully enough to sound like an actual adult being naughty.

This "About us" page is equally painful

By Matthew
Tue, 12/22/2009 - 8:52am

Sheesh.

Dirty Water News is distributed to bars, restaurants and stores throughout Boston and is the only Boston publication to be distributed by Cape Air to originating cities such as Providence, White Plains and Rutland, Vermont, so visitors to Boston can enjoy a copy and read information on your business before they even reach the city!!

Double exclamation point is bad. More curious is why they think anyone in White Plains, which is NYC suburbs, gives two hoots about about Boston.

In addition Dirty Water News does something no one else would even think about doing, we distribute by hand on the day each issue comes out to people getting on and off the T at government Center and South Station.

No one else, as long as you don't count (the?) Metro.

We know that distribution is extremely important and we constantly strive to find new ways to put your business in the hands of our readers. With twelve years of experience publishing our "sister publication" This Week On MV in Martha's Vineyard we have discovered just what our advertisers and readers alike want to read and see in a local publication.

Commas are your friends, folks. Use 'em where you need 'em.

With Dirty Water News and Dirty Water TV working to provide you with overwhelming promotion...you can't help but increase your bottom line. Remember your business IS our business. Call us today and find out what we are all about...all the cool kids are doing it!

Speaks for itself.

Lola is dead

By adamg
Tue, 12/22/2009 - 11:14am

No more shopping tips for skinny women in Reader's Digest size.