The Needle: They're The Realist - Washington City Paper

The Needle: They’re The Realist

by Perry Stein November 13th, 2014October 16th, 2020

Sad Fans: Washington football team fans are already giving up on this season, begging for people on Craiglist to take over their tickets. One realist is selling his ticket for $1, telling prospective buyerss that they can sit where ever they please since the stadium is always half empty. -3

Til Death Do We Part: This Washington football team fan who passed away Monday asked, as a final wish in his obituary, for the team players to be “his pallbearers so they can let him down one last time.” +2

Bike Care: Arlington County has allocated $300,000 to plow cycling trails this coming winter. +2

Love Thy Neighbor: It’s cold out tonight. Remember, if you see someone in need of shelter, call 311 or the Hypothermia Hotline. -4

Yesterday’s Needle rating: 61 Today’s score: -3 Today’s Needle rating: 58

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