Pepsi Center danger: spigots

Scrub up, politicos. Water stations have been placed at several locations around the Pepsi Center during DNC week -- the idea being that delegates can refill their bottle rather than pitching it and opening up another one. Also included: hand sanitizer mounted on the side -- because shaking hands with...
By Michael RobertsAugust 26, 2008
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Scrub up, politicos.

Water stations have been placed at several locations around the Pepsi Center during DNC week — the idea being that delegates can refill their bottle rather than pitching it and opening up another one. Also included: hand sanitizer mounted on the side — because shaking hands with dozens upon dozens of strangers is perfectly safe, but turning on a faucet is a quick route to disease and death. I’m gonna stop showering immediately. — Michael Roberts

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com
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