“Of course size matters. No one likes a small pizza”

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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps. Stolen and missing, 2021-2024.

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Entry from February 10, 2017

“Of course size matters. No one likes a small pizza”

Entry in progress—B.P.

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salt&light
‏@kdubbdawg
Size matters…
Cause I don’t want a small pizza I want a large one.
7:51 PM - 18 Feb 2012

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Sparky
‏@crunchenhanced
Size matters, you guys!!
Don’t order a small pizza, when you needed a large.
8:08 AM - 14 May 2013

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Reverend Scott
‏@Reverend_Scott
Of course size matters. No one likes a small pizza.
1:18 PM - 7 Oct 2013

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New York City • Food/Drink • Friday, February 10, 2017 • Permalink

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