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    tscheese: I'm kind of scared of dumpster furniture if it has soft or hidden surfaces--like the interior of a cushion on a chair. I keep hearing all these horror... more »
    purpleshoes reminds everyone to take typing breaks and stretch, ow: You know, I said this in a comment, but I'll say it again: I did this for a while after I graduated (no more campus job, no new grownup job). I never ... more »
    Little Time Bomb: Food is really the only thing I am always willing to splurge on. I would rather pay for a fresh piece of fruit than get a free dinged up one. That bei... more »
    RobertaFisk: The first time I moved out, my dad found (really very cute) white armchair on his suburban street. I gladly accepted it, even though my mom made us pu... more »
    TheExperience: I live a stone's thrown away from a major college town, and the time is nearly upon us where everyone cleans out their decrepit houses and throw every... more »
    poires et poireaux: I've gotten lots of stuff from the streets and loved it! Montreal is one of the best places for street furniture because nearly everybody moves on Jul... more »
    Aesop's Foibles. YES.: This reminds me of David Sedaris' sister Tiffany, whom he wrote about in one of his books. He goes to visit her and in the cab, she's telling him all ... more »
    TheFormerJuneBronson: When we lived in the city, this was the easiest way in the world to obtain or dispense with used durable goods. Anything usable was left in the alley ... more »
    Lizawithazee: And who can forget this tale (scroll down to number eight) when doing a little curbside garbage day shopping: [www.cracked.com] more »
    megscissorhands: I've never eaten food from the dumpster (once I saw an unopened bag of chips on the subway and ALMOST went for it, but then, thankfully, sanity punche... more »
    morninggloria: Once, Boyfriend and I were walking home from like getting ice cream or something, and there, leaned up against the wall behind a dumpster behind his b... more »
    Mkp-hearts-NYC: Every time I virtuously think of making my way on hand-me-downs, tossed-asides and castoffs...I walk by a Chipotle...and all my altruism evaporates li... more »
    Miss Smith Drank Your Vodka: And that's the point: the "lifestyle" they advocate seems to be a full-time job, one that demands a tremendous time investment. EXACTLY!@ ALSO, anyo... more »
    CissyPants: I heard these 2 on the radio a couple of days ago. The only issue I had with it was that their scavenging is a full time job. A person that works all ... more »
    YourScreenplaySucks: I wonder if aging, unemployed professional scavengers are allowed to deposit shaving cream samples & used blue jeans in their retirement accounts ... more »
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    The Revolution Will Not Involve Day-Old Sushi

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