Constant Readers,
I don't know how to say this politely (and prolly wouldn't if I did) so here goes: I have it on extremely good authority that at today's 1:30 pm meeting of the Planning Commission, someone took out a dildo and waved it around!
SRSLY! 
Obviously, I have so many questions: What did it look like? Was it made with phthalates? But most importantly: Who did it? And Why?
The Commission itself does work so boring that even I don't usually watch it (though that is totally about to change). They approve variances and exemptions and hold informational sessions on various planning-type issues. So, I doubt any of the members of the Commission were the culprits. And frankly, I don't know what is funnier: the thought of Commissioner Michael Antonini waving a dildo or reacting to it. Oh, wait. I do know. The former. But that is, unfortunately, unlikely.
No, the dildo-wielding delinquent was likely a member of the public. I am told that the pointed remarks were made during discussion of Agenda Item Number 14 in which "Staff of the Mayor's Office and representatives from the Treasure Island Community Development, LLC will give an informational presentation on the status and content of the development plan for Treasure Island." UPDATE - It was actually during the Back Streets presentation.
Maybe the speaker was trying to decry the lack of authenticity in the plan for the island? Or maybe the speaker's treasure has, sadly, become an island? Oh, my mind is racing!
The meeting will be re-run tomorrow night at 8:00 pm on SFGTV. I know what I'll be doing. For real.
--Melissa
UPDATE: SFGTV already put up the meeting. Go to the list of televised meetings, and click on March 27. Then click on agenda item number 11 "BACKSTREETS REPORT". At about 1:03:33 the speaker pulls out a dildo as an example of the type of product that is made with a high level of craftsmanship in San Francisco. Indeed, sir. Sourdough bread, chocolate and dildos. Where do I get that t-shirt?
Finally! Someone has found a way to get me to pay attention to a Planning Committee meeting...
Posted by: Bethy | March 27, 2008 at 17:33
It wasn't mine, I promise! I left mine at home today...And to think that in the coming months I will spend a lot of time at these types of hearings just brings a new dimension of anticipation to the endeavor. Thank you, Mel, for keeping us all a-breast.
Posted by: L'Italiana | March 27, 2008 at 17:42
Sounds like these Planning Commission meetings are really HUMMING along...
/places pinkie next to corner of mouth
Posted by: DJTennessee | March 27, 2008 at 20:27
seriously is everyone a lesbian these days? seriously.
Posted by: Tristan | March 28, 2008 at 00:13
The old wave-a-dildo ploy. Cheap trick. Ancient!
The waving part is one thing, but we, and nearby audience members especially, wonder where was it prior?
Look for MAP to propose a new rule--should be good for months on O'Reilly.
Posted by: sfwillie | March 28, 2008 at 08:23
So...when I started watching at about 1:00:00 I figured the girl sitting behind him was surely the one that was going to produce the dildo. It was a little anti-climactic when it was the middle-aged glasses wearing guy, but still damn funny.
If you watch her reaction though, I'm pretty sure she's got a similar one at home.
Posted by: vansmack | March 28, 2008 at 15:38
Welcome to San Francisco. :)
Posted by: Kathryn Hill | March 28, 2008 at 18:56