Your Emperor Needs You

Who knows how it happened, but somehow, SF's most iconic eccentric (followed by the twins and Frank Chu) has risen from beyond the grave to call out to his populace for assistance. Like everyone else of consequence these days, Emperor Norton -- the real estate baron who went a bit screwy in the 1850s and declared himself Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico -- has a blog, and what's more, he's back to his old tricks: issuing edicts, addressing crowds, worrying about being followed. The latest news is that he's planted some gifts for the citizens of SF:

Three locations contain gifts for you. All are adhered to the inside top of SF Weekly newspaper stands. Each location contains several packages. Take only one and leave the rest for others. They are located at:
1. 5th and Jessie by the hotel.
2. Golden Gate between Hyde and Leavenworth in front of the YMCA.
3. McAllister and Van Ness next to the blue awning.

We're currently in the Mission and can't make it all the way out to Emperor territory. Somebody, quick, run to those SF Weekly boxes and see what's up!

The best part about this: in his Blogger profile, he lists his industry as "Government."