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Wow ,need a new name!
Kinds grows on you?
The art work reminds me of a “load” !
All of the men that work here must be.. well… you know…
Adopted.
As others have pointed out below, this store offers itself to the Philadelphia community as a purposeful statement and intentional stand against homophobia:
ht tp://www.thephagshop.com/
Whoever labeled this a Fail is a homophobe with an adolescent and phucked up outlook. The fact that Failblog would post it here and portray it as a “failure” — when there are many other Fail pictures with MUCH higher user approval on the Voting pages — is phucked up, as well.
So I was out of line Fuzz?
nick fail
?
+1. It’s beyond pathetic this “fail” is even on here, I’m out. Next time I walk by the store I’ll apologize to them for failblog.
This is simply wrong. I really don’t understand why the PTB posted this fail. For shame!
phailblog
BA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!! Oh Whatever!!! Calm Down!!!! P.s that is not the definition of the word “PHAG” ( which in it’s self is not a word).BA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!! Yeah Right!
Put a lot of thought into that reply, did ya, sport?
Having lived in philly, that store is the gayborhood. It’s not a “fail” but intentional & pretty witty ! FYI, store has super cute stuff.
me thinks the phag doth protest to much….
Why do you keep replying yourself ?
Let him.. may he just likes to talk to himself..
No I don’t like talking to myself, but did not want “noobs” or flyins to start the fail with something rude or obnoxious.
maybe he just likes to stay in tough with himself?
not that there’s anything wrong with that… maybe our adult toy girl could help him out with that. yanno… diversity of action.
its a store in the Gayhborhood of Philadelphia….and that’s why they chose the name…cause they are gay
This isn’t a mistake, it’s in the gayborhood.
Maybe the name is chosen purposefully?
Proud Haven for All Gays?
*snickers*
Could be. But I was rather thinking along the lines of flower and gardening loving men… Even though I’m also one of those. Maybe I’m gay?
Maybe you should experiment a little, just to be sure.
Errr… must I?
Assume the position!
Wouldn’t I make an ass of you and me if I do that?
Be more of a destroying ass vibe going on to be honest.
*anklesqueeze*
Ass vibe? Sounds spünky!
*anklesqueezes*
*shakes fist at filter*
I’d watch out if you’re squeezing your own ankles.
You’re right. Good thing Judy isn’t awake yet!
Or McFail with the camera.
Or both.
*click!*
*shudders in fear*
Arthur, how do you know my sleeping habits???
I can haz stokker?
I don’t have a camera on me, but at least invite me in on the fun
*squeeze*
fer sure… especially if rush limbaugh is behind your behind.
Two guys, one wheelbarrow.
but who uses the pickax?
A place named PHAG with a pink awning, nah it could never be on purpose.
Pink?
Nahhh… adjust your monitor cuz it’s chartreuse.
Or pale.
Yes, the name is chosen purposefully,, it is Philadelphia’s “Gayborhood”,, the owners are gay.. It is intentional.. Acronym Win!
From the Philly area, too. Acronym win, indeed! I love the “Gayborhood” they throw a real block party at this time of year!!
October third! Noon ’til Fergie sings!
That store is actually in the “gayborhood”.
Won’t you be my gaybor?
he wants to be your
ali gaydar.
he wants to wear your
dark sunglasses
he wants to be your
ali gaydar
oh yeah
oh yeah!
There goes the Gayborhood.
(Sheryl Crow reference)
I always thought it was cute and clever.
They probably have alot of sPHAGnum moss in there, but what they’re doing with it is their own business.
“sPHAGnum moss”
Round of applause. Apropos, clever and witty.
What the hell are you doing here?
I was lured in with the scent of spam fritters, but I stay for the ritual and/or inspired madness
What there is madness here noone told me!
yes i did.
I am Lichen that, but I don’t want to swamp you with replies.
ok, ok don’t gild the lilly.
If you think it would be sporing to get bogged down like that, join the club.
You may not ad-mire,
But please don’t be harsh,
I might get peat-urbed,
And out I will marsh.
… really digging there.
I wonder if the organization Help Us Crush Katrina has a branch in Philadelphia?
*giggles*
Or an Eating Nethers Is Sinful group.
Females In Normal Nocturnalness.
Reminds me of the Dallas Urban Municipal Building And Social Services.
Shouldn’t the tag on the picture say “PHAIL”??
That’s an acidic comment. The FAILer failed?
I thought the exact same thing
Wow, I’m kinda suprised this fail hasn’t brought out the bigot-trolls and the PC-trolls yet.
*crosses fingers*
first
Hehe…I meant the ones who say “gay people need to burn in hell!”. Then, another moron comes in and says “why are you right-wing racists so cruel?!! We need to spread love and go off and make love to street signs.”. You know, those trolls.
spreading love is done in the garden of eden with sphagnum peat moss bought at the P.H.A.G.
donja know anyting?
I need to visit your street more often.
good morning Halifax. The” first” was a joke for you.
They’ll give you cancer!
On reflection it may just be a gahp store!
Considering the stereotype of men who shop at GAP, it doubt that changes much.
gahp store ? Jam. explain this to me.
Phag…ocytosis?
Florophage?
LOLOLOL
They’re phaaaaaabulous
The name is intentional, bit it’s probably still a stereotype fail.
That was part of the intentional, er, part – it’s in the gay neighborhood in Philadelphia.
i live near there – that name is very much on-purpose.
the place looks gay anyways
You happy Halifax? Here’s one.
Very pink too.
from their website:
Our use of the PHAG acronym stems from a less-known origin, the urban dictionary.
phag (noun). An individual who proudly thrives to thwart oppression and negative stereotypes.
hehehe stems, very funny
ah the phily homo art garden, my fav.
not a maplethorne fan, eh?
watch where you sit in that garden, most of the art is very phallic
That would be a mere “aaaaiiii!!!” for a straight guy.
bow wow wow giddy up giddy up
Yeah, this is in “The Gaybourhood” in Philly, totally intentional and ok there
What would you expect from the city of Brotherly Love, hmm?
“Oh merryl, I just love what you’ve done with your garden!”
“Why Gladys, it was easy! I just called up the phag and poof! It was taken care of.”
It’s all in the phertilization.
For thous of us that aren’t from US whats the Acronym? PHAG ?
uuum … its in the picture genius.
I think they grow British tobacco. What’s the problem there?
the name is intentional. it’s in the gay area in philly.
ph-town moved to philly? no wonder the iggles are so happy and gay.
lmaoooo!
It is most intentional. This is not a FAIL and it is meant to be a statement of pride.
Yes, they are very proud of their roses. Annual winners for the last 5 years!
Yawn. While you were taking this photo, did you completely miss the street sign in front of your face? The one with the rainbow flag?
some of youse need to lighten up
E.g. by buying a lamp from the Philadelphia Home Art Garden
well its not really lightening up; just understanding that this clearly isn’t a fail … at all.
I’m starting a dollar store called Beast and Boys, it’s a general store where animal and boy lovers can be proud of their sexual dysfunction just like everyone else. I’m opening next to the P.H.A.G. Be proud to be who you are!
sexual disfunction? I’ll assume you’re a troll.
That’s nice assume away. Just to let you know, disfunction is incorrect and is properly spelled with a “y” But because of people like yourself, it’s now regarded as correct with an “i”. You know what they say about people who assume? HE HAW!!! thats a nice look for you.
Then what was your point?
That’s a phail.
that shit’s mad intentional. it’s in the heart of the gayborhood
ok.
instead of arguing about weather or not its a fail because everyones opinions differ on the subject, just laugh at it and phucking move on
ITS FUNNY POINT BLANK AND IF U CANT LAUGH AT IT YOU ARE TOO FAR UP YOURE OWN ASS.
SHOUT A LOT IT WILL SHOW HOW MUCH YOU’RE ENJOYING YOURSELF
From PHAG’s website:
What’s with the name?
Phonetically, a version of our name is
used in some parts of the world to
reference a cigarette, and in the minds
of many, it is a slang term referencing
homosexuals. Our use of the PHAG
acronym stems from a less-known
origin, the urban dictionary.
phag (noun). An individual who
proudly thrives to thwart oppression
and negative stereotypes.
Through our merchandising and
service to our community, we proudly
extend our positive interpretation of
this term beyond the confines
of our business, into the lives and
homes of our customers, from all
walks of life!
This store is actually located in the “gayborhood” in Philadelphia and the acronyn is intentional.
This is not actually a fail. The acronym is intentional. It’s a gay-owned business located in a gay-friendly part of Philly affectionately referred to as ‘the Gayborhood.’ No fail about it unless you’re homophobic.
Tolerance Fail
It’s intentional. It’s operated by gays and it’s in Philly’s gayborhood.
I would’ve put “PHAIL”
nice flower, think it’s called a sploogeblossom?
It just had to be a home art garden. lol Yeh it must be gay friendly.
PHAGADELPHIA
Phuck you.
It’s ridiculous that this is on here. PHAG is a great store and a fantastic part of the gay business community in Philadelphia. We love PHAG!!! Boos and hisses to failblog!
Shame on you, FailBlog! This is a great store! I got some awesome glittery gay mermen ornaments for my Christmas tree here.
This is up the street from my house. The owners are fully aware of the acronym since they ate located inthe heart of the Gayborhood.
I live in philly where this sign is and it is tucked in the “gayborhood” a very openly gay and proud section of the city where rainbow falgs are on the light polls and Woodys male bare is around the corner… GAY PRIDE WIN!… the people who submitted this don’t know where they at lol
haha, yeah.. i laugh at this every time i see it.. :]
Not only am I bursting with hometown pride, as I live two blocks away from there, but also, that place is awesome and is currently featuring a window display filled with giant mushrooms. Yippee!
Nice, too bad I submitted that about a month ago.
Yeah, guys, this is a play on words. It’s intentional. Not a fail. I live and work near there and they knew what they were doing. Also, it’s spelled with a PH because they’re in PHilly.
i think it’s intentional, not a fail. as a philly resident, i see this all the time and never once even laughed at it or thought FAIL
PHILLY WHAT WHAT
I love visiting that place. That name is a win.
That’s a shop in the gayborhood in Philly… it’s on purpose and clever. Kind of odd to call it a “fail.”
Yea that’s in the gayborhood in Philly it’s supposed to be a play on words on purpose… way to fail failblog lol
This store is located in the gayborhood of philadelphia, so the store was named that on purpose
This post is fail.
This store IS awesome! they sell my stuff there
This is actually a store in the Gay district of Philadelphia (the “Gayboorhood”). It’s kind of an LOL when you look at it though!
I visit PHilly often and always stop to buy phun phancy items at PHAG. You can phrolic on and phondle their great phurniture and buy phavorite gifts for your phriends.
The gayborhood in PHilly is the safest, cleanest part of downtown. Big ups to PHAG, love their candles.
The gayborhood is fantastic.
It’s not a fail. it’s intentional.
Guys, this store is in the Gayborhood in Philly. The acronym is on purpose. The stuff is fabulous. Idiots.