20 October 2000

Submitted by eve on Sat, 10/21/2000 - 12:14am. Scenes

Seen: Two women, identical twins about 65 years old, with matching 1940's era hairstyles, prim green suits, grey shopping bags, and leopard print jackets, walking in step near Union Square in SF

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Posted by Anne Onymous on Fri, 09/19/2003 - 1:53pm.

Archived comment by Erin:
I can clearly remember the first time I saw the Brown sisters. I had looked for years and years and finally, when I was around 12 they were down by the ferry building. My mom and I flipped out and, of course, I have my picture with them. Can you imagine, just being famous for being, well, yourself. Going about your business, shopping, hanging with your sister and suddenly, your an icon.

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Posted by Anne Onymous on Fri, 05/09/2003 - 8:58am.

Archived comment by Gardenponds:
Personally, I hope I'm just like those two ladies when I'm older. I don't want to be the polite, humble old lady who is past her prime. I want to enjoy my last taste of life without having to worry about what other people think of me. I want an army of lawn gnomes and tacky pink flamingos displayed on my lawn and I want to give out toothpaste for Halloween. Also, I plan to wear the brightest, most vibrant outfits and delight my grandchildren with an appreciation for the newest cartoons. You have to be young at heart in this world if you want to enjoy it.

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Posted by Anne Onymous on Fri, 02/01/2002 - 4:05pm.

Archived comment by Mikey:
Those are the Brown twins. I forget their first
names. According to Leah Garchik in the Chron, they celebrated their birthday recently

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Posted by Anne Onymous on Wed, 05/16/2001 - 1:19am.

Archived comment by Mollie:
Yeah, i've seen these twins in San Francisco before. They even have their own book out. Its crazy. My friend and I took a picture with them because, well, they are old twins who have their own book out.

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Posted by Anne Onymous on Wed, 10/25/2000 - 3:22pm.

Archived comment by S:
The twins are famous in S.F., and are a LOT older than 65. An accidental sighting always brightens my day, though!

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Posted by Anne Onymous on Wed, 10/25/2000 - 10:33am.

Archived comment by kate:
I think I used to see them in Toronto, or their twins. They wore Nordic hats in winter.

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Posted by Anne Onymous on Mon, 10/23/2000 - 10:53pm.

Archived comment by In Passing Admin:
Really, Ada Jane? I thought they looked somewhat familiar -- what's their story? Or are they just sisters who enjoy dressing the same, and happen to have retro tastes in clothing?

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Posted by Anne Onymous on Mon, 10/23/2000 - 10:30am.

Archived comment by Ada Jane:
came on, are you kidding??? those ladies are FAMOUS!!!

the creepiest thing about them is the walking in step. they sway side to side an inordinate amount.

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Posted by Anne Onymous on Mon, 10/23/2000 - 5:44am.

Archived comment by Phil:
This is a long shot, but could they have been Ann Landers and that "Dear Abby" woman?

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Posted by Anne Onymous on Sat, 10/21/2000 - 3:45pm.

Archived comment by Heather:
obviously the only thing not doubled was their brain! Did you feel like you were in the twilight zone for a split second? LOL

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