Strange neighbors

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Saw this on a walk along Grand Avenue in Oakland a few weeks ago, and was understandably amused:

Strange neighbors

The shopowners are aware of the humor in the situation as well. The tiny rectangle on the chocolate shop is an article they posted from a local paper — apparently the Weight Watchers was there first, but they've been accepting of their new neighbor. The chocolate shop has also marketed itself carefully ("Two pieces of candy = 3 points!" or something like that.)

One customer reportedly walked into the shop, sniffed, "Well, this is one helluva location!" and ordered a gelato.

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