Yabba Dabba Ewwww

WHEN: May 2010
WHERE: East Village, New York City
PHOTO: Andy N. in NYC
This ain't no Bedrock.

South Pole Wanderer

WHEN: September 2010
WHERE: Brooklyn, New York
PHOTO: Leigh Fox, in New York City
This misguided penguin is 1. in the wrong hemisphere and 2. dressed for the wrong holiday. Plus, stuck on a fence.

Ay Chihuahua!

WHEN: April 2010
WHERE: Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh
The pocket-dog fad is over, and this little amigo is out with the trash.

Have You Seen My Dinosaur?

WHERE: Friendship, Pittsburgh
WHEN: March 2010
Sort of a toy-game double-header, as this dinosaur has been dumped on the park's chessboard table

Chick of the Sea

WHERE: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

WHEN: February 2008

PHOTO: Bethany Armstrong, Chicago

I can't help but think this is how the Little Mermaid really ended up.

The Day the Music Died

WHEN: May 2010
WHERE: Regent Square, Pittsburgh
PHOTO: Jill in Pittsburgh
Looks like somebody gave up their rock-star dreams for a job in senior care. Happens every day.

Behind Baaaaaa-rs

WHEN: May 2010
WHERE: Detroit, Mich.
PHOTO: Michael J., in Detroit
Oh no! Not Lambchop!

Peek-a-boo Boo-boo Bear

WHEN: March 2009
WHERE: East Liberty, Pittsburgh
The minute I saw this stroller crammed between some newspaper boxes outside Whole Foods, I knew it was tragic junk. I also rightly suspected it would stay there for days, which it did.

"I Used to Be Somebody"

WHERE: Detroit, Mich.

WHEN: April 2010

PHOTO: Michael J., in Detroit

Hard times have befallen one of the Mario Brothers.

Kawaii Down!

WHEN: April 2010
WHERE: Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo
PHOTO: Jessica M.
Even being "kawaii" -- super cute and adorable -- can't save this little plushie. Kitten, mouse, bunny? It's so freakin' cute I can't even tell!