Slog Mar 13, 2020 6:13 PM

The Stranger Temporarily Lays Off 18 Employees

by Christopher Frizzelle

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119

I wouldn't shed a tear if.....
The level of journalism has dropped these last 10-12 years. Whoever owns it, doesn't care enough to hire even halfway decent Executive and Managing Editors. Who would then if so enabled, hire a better class of writers than they have right now.

Thrill Killer on March 15, 2020 at 11:57 PM · Report this
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Hi - I'm Marcel Ronnsel. The generosity of Stranger readers is well-known. Now I'm coming to you with an appeal. I own 13 Arby's franchises in Western Washington. Give me $80,000 by tomorrow or I'll fire eight employees. Fat Marcel Enterprises LLC is not a non-profit, your donation is not tax deductible, and you have no legal guarantee on what I'll send the money on, however, I promise you this: if you don't come up with the cash I WILL start firing people. To make it even more interesting, if I don't get at least $50K I'll accuse everyone I fired of having stolen from the company if future employers call for a reference check.

The choice is yours, Seattle.

Pay me. Or else.

Fat Marcel on March 16, 2020 at 12:25 AM · Report this
121

"it only took me around 15 minutes to drive from the Eastside to Volunteer Park today."

Giving free blowjobs in the Conservatory again?

Wandering Eye on March 16, 2020 at 7:41 AM · Report this
122

Well, that was quick.

Know that all restaurants and bars and cafes are closed for the month, and no gatherings of more than 50 people for any reason are permitted in this state.

Will in Seattle on March 16, 2020 at 9:28 AM · Report this
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@120 +1

Thrill Killer on March 16, 2020 at 1:05 PM · Report this
125

The cover of National Lampoon:
cute (though quite Worried looking)
mutt w/357 MAG pointed at head.

Caption: If You Don't Buy
This Magazine We'll
Kill This Dog

Hey -- it Worked
for them.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Cover+of+National+Lampoon:+Cute+puppy+with/pistol+pointed+at+it+Caption:+Subscribe+or+the+Dog+gets+it.&rlz=1C1CHZL_enUS760US760&sxsrf=ALeKk03l6G9ZJF0zDlhbl0n041ccLXSf8g:1584483670554&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjestfSxaLoAhX1OX0KHel5BQoQ_AUoAXoECAwQAw&biw=636&bih=316

kristofarian on March 17, 2020 at 3:28 PM · Report this
126

Sorry to see the stranger go, kind of a fun publication (even though not exactly journalism). See you down at starbucks, just remember, I take soy milk in my latte!

I take soy milk in my latte on March 17, 2020 at 5:57 PM · Report this
127

Let me be boring and point out that this announcement was made with class and without self pity.

RicketyRick on March 21, 2020 at 1:40 PM · Report this
128

LOL fuck you Stranger, just die already, you pretty much did years ago anyway.

The Bad Man on April 1, 2020 at 11:20 AM · Report this