This gentrification thing sure does brings lots of pussies into our neighborhoods and incapable people.

This is what I do- veer slightly to the left and pass at my own pace. Seriously, unless the person in front of you is 900 pounds there is no way they are blocking the sidewalk enough to keep you from passing

I/A, you're not invited to the Covered Dish party.

"Am I the only one who repeatedly finds him/herself having someone suddenly step DIRECTLY in front of them"

If they didn't step in front of you, you'd step in front of them, then it'd be them (assuming they were as passive aggressive as you are) submitting this rant. Welcome to downtown, where people use sidewalks to travel in various directions. My advice is to smoke a bowl, bust a nut and carry on. Enjoy your stay!

I'anon maybe you should get a Segway and run them over. You won't be sorry when you run someone down because Hey, they were rude to you.

Wear dark glasses and wield a long white cane, works wonders, it's like a magic wand clearing the path!