Category Archives: Pranks

“Hon Man” Strikes Again (1993)

Posted on December 10, 2010 by atomictv

April 6, 1993: The so-called “Hon Man” personalizes the state-maintained “Welcome to Baltimore” sign on Route 295. Watch “‘Hon Man’ Strikes Again video” at WBALTV.com.

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No Means No

Posted on December 4, 2010 by atomictv

Electronic road sign on Pratt Street near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and football stadium. NFL’s Baltimore Ravens play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, December 5th, 2010. Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers quarterback, was accused of rape earlier in 2010. This roadside prank … Continue reading →

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Guns N’ Roses – Pissing on Baltimore

Posted on November 14, 2010 by atomictv

“October 1987. Guns N’ Roses began a two-week tour of clubs in the college-heavy northeastern United States, beginning at Long Island’s Sundance club in Bay Shore on October 16. After the next night’s gig at a club at the Allentown … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Homoland

Posted on August 20, 2010 by almosthipguy

Pranksters routinely tag the Homeland sign on North Charles Street and Wyndhurst Avenue to annoy the powers that be in this well-heeled elitist community (median income: $140K). It’s an ongoing battle, as vandals have tagged the sign so many times … Continue reading →

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