Written and Illustrated by Leila Moussaoui
Although San Francisco in and of itself is a vibrant and unique city that fosters eccentricity, you will still see those who fall prey to the growing contagion of the Basic Bay Bitch. Without necessarily being bitchy, basic bitches embody the standard, typical nugget of certain San Francisco subcultures. They can come in any age, gender or race. You recognize them from a distance, and you also recognize yourself in them. So without any further ado, here are some of our most basic bitches:
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