ELEVATOR | 04.05.25

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@eduardo_ceballos_ w/ @akatharinav   How to Save a Dive Bar—Without Ruining It Years ago, we were living in a neighborhood that wasn’t called Divebarville. But it should’ve been. Two joints changed owners at about the same time. One quietly succeeded with secret Jeopardy nights and niche pop-up concerts. One failed miserably with slick Instagram promos and empty influencer promises.  Not all dive bars are wearing DNR bracelets.   If You Have a Beard, You Need to Know These Guys [Partner]  Friends help friends grow their best beards. That’s how Live Bearded began in 2016, founded by best buds Spencer and Anthony. From oils and shampoos to trimmers and tools, they offer everything you need to make your beard its best. All products are crafted in America with top-tier natural ingredients, backed by a 365-day guarantee and Lifetime Warranty. But it’s not just about the products. It’s about the people. Their exceptional customer service and supportive community of beardsmen make Live Bearded more than just a brand. It’s a movement.  Shop the collection here and start living your best bearded life.   SHOP NOW   Here’s What It’s Really Like to Get a Tattoo Removed Life is just a series of decisions, big and small. Sometimes, you accidentally make the right one. Sometimes, you intentionally make the wrong one. And lots of times, you think you’re making the right decision in the moment, only to realize, years later, the neck tatt was, in fact, not a good choice.  Not to worry. You’ve got options.   Why Crouching During a Lightning Storm Is Probably a Bad Idea Is this a thing? Crouching during a lightning storm? Never heard of it. When we get caught in Mother Nature’s anger, we don’t pop a squat to see what happens. No, no, no, Dear Riders. We run like the gee-dee dickens for cover. We have no illusions about who’s more powerful. Us or Mother Nature.  We suggest you do the same.   Meet Roland the Farter, the Indecent Royal Flatulist Who Performed for King Henry II Auto-correct keeps changing “Roland the Farter” to “Roland the Farmer.” Very different kind of performance. Watching a guy sew seeds or detassel corn or harvest soybeans? Or watching (hearing? smelling?) a guy exhaling through the buttcheeks.  Honestly, we might prefer the Farmer. Auto-correct was right. Again.   The Mixer Could The Beatles have stayed together? No one knows how April Fools' Day began. What it’s like to run a tattoo parlor at sea🔺. The benefits of only working out on the weekends. How to cut your own steaks. The best beaches for remote workers. This anxiety-reducing breathing hack. Inside the most expensive condo ever sold in downtown Manhattan. The hoodie that speaks for itself.* *Partner     /GTFO @norrisniman | Iceland     Our Gentleman's Agreement We'll keep the free daily newsletters coming. You share with a friend if you're enjoying. Capeesh? Forward to a friend.   Love Elevator? You’ll probably dig our other newsletters too. Check out Shift, Jimmy, and Blazer.   Let's Partner Put your brand in front of 800,000 passionate Elevator readers. Get in touch.   Send us a tip    |    Editorial Policy   |    Advertise     @2025 Rotary Digital 300 Witherspoon St Suite 201 Princeton NJ 08542   This is a paid advertisement for Westbound & Down’s Regulation CF Offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.westboundanddown.com/.     Preferences  |  Unsubscribe