The Day I Met Methuselah
On my way home I overtook that old man who was walking at quite a remarkable speed. Then I noticed his shirt. It says “paměť národa”, literally: “Memory of the nation”. It clearly refers...
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Without Pants in the Prague Metro
Prague has once more joined the No Pants Subway Ride. On 8 January 2017, freezing temperatures could not stop the handful of enthusiasts from taking the cold ride on the metro, starting from the...
Trousers at Half-Mast
You remember the day when many Czechs rolled up their trousers to honor Václav Havel? Now the “supporters” of Václav Klaus got inspired and ask people to fly their pants at “half-mast” – as...
The Notorious ‘Pigeon Squadron’
When I was still working as a journalist I have had several encounters with the infamous Pigeon Squadron. Journalists and organizers of press conferences in Prague alike fear the raids of this informal group...
‘Short Trousers Day’ for Václav Havel
How will you honour the late president of the Czech Republic and one of the key figures of the Velvet Revolution, Václav Havel, on the anniversary of his death? His supporters suggest to wear short trousers.
Zombie Walk
Concepts of what makes a good zombie seem to range from the undead to characters inspired by genres like Splatter and Slasher Movies, or even by cartoon characters. I imagine that in Prague it...
The Prague Fashion Look
After a long time of having been absorbed by work, I barely manage to post one snapshot: The “Fashion Look” trash can.
Guerrillas in Prague: Knitting and Gardening Against Urban Monotony
I envy the people who personally came across the Yarn Bombings in Prague or other places, but at least I have witnessed several times the guerrilla gardens that try to reclaim public space. This...
