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# Humorless mall
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/humorless-mall/
- Published: 2002-02-26T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T00:04:04.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Promenade, #archive-import

*By Joseph Krengel*

A further look at 86, I look back to the 1980s when the public was invited to render sketches to upgrade the Third Street Promenade. I suggested twin lamps to add better lighting. That was adopted.

As a lifelong artist, I ever am aware of my surroundings. I now suggest that a different kind of light is desirable to lighten up the heaviness of that scene. It has gone humorless, alas! It needs a contrast to the hum-drum scene of everyday life. People seek out this area to find enjoyment. Let that be, first, in consideration.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 26, 2002.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/022602.pdf?ref=smdp.com)