Nicola Johnson, who owns a strip of stores known as Camille's Plaza, says her regular customers haven't shown up lately.

WSJ: Police Unnerve Many in East Flatbush

Some blame the empty stands on sponsors and government departments who have been allocated blocks of seats but apparently haven't shown up.

NPR: Why Are There So Many Empty Seats In Beijing?

The Republicans don't much like being shown up on what has historically been their turf.

CNN: GOP's 'faux anger' is all the rage

The coaches have shown that if anyone doesn't come up to their expectations they're out of the following game.

BBC: Tom Shanklin's column

The bleak surroundings don't dampen spirits: Some 2, 000 people have shown up, many in cars rigged with speakers on the hoods to pump out Gypsy pop at full blast.

NPR: Gypsies Flock To Bridal Fair As Parents Negotiate

" Apparently Jamie feels little love for his whiny constituency, since his clueless response was thus: "European consumers have shown that historically they don't mind that, because they end up buying as many PlayStations, if not more, than the US and Japan.

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