Surely the Union Square Fight Club is a PR Stunt For Palahniuk's New One
Oct. 27 2008, Published 7:07 a.m. ET
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Warriors!: When Manhattan's Union Square isn't hosting the crunchy grower's market, Socialists, 9-11 Truthers, Free Tibet protesters, or screaming Israelis and Palestinians, it's home to a makeshift fight club. There's a Diesel store nearby, though, so skinny hipsters throwing dishtowel paws line up alongside hulking camo cargo-shortists. Just another Spring Friday night in NYC!
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