TheScrupleThe Oldest of BridgesRegistered Userregular
edited October 2009
I've worked in NYC for almost 5 years now, and lived just across the river for 9, and I still haven't experienced enough of NYC for my tastes. I can't imagine trying to cram it into a couple days.
Then I aim to make you see the error of your ways, for NYC is first among cities and the only city worth living in within the US... despite our crazy rent, taxes, and being overwhelmed by tourists :P
NYC is fucking god awful.
Nothing but stuck up, pretentious assholes, all trying to get ahead of everyone else.
If you find courtesy in NYC, you'll find Jesus in Harlem.
edit: plus a Goddamn Big Mac meal ran me around $9 when I was there.
Then I aim to make you see the error of your ways, for NYC is first among cities and the only city worth living in within the US... despite our crazy rent, taxes, and being overwhelmed by tourists :P
NYC is fucking god awful.
Nothing but stuck up, pretentious assholes, all trying to get ahead of everyone else.
If you find courtesy in NYC, you'll find Jesus in Harlem.
edit: plus a Goddamn Big Mac meal ran me around $9 when I was there.
Why would you go to McDonalds when there is better, cheaper food everywhere else? Also people send the tourists to Manhattan for a reason.
Flipsy, I'd really love to see a full, thoughtful, introspective look on your trip, what it means, how it makes you feel about America and the world and everything.
It would make this Texan quite happy.
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TheScrupleThe Oldest of BridgesRegistered Userregular
edited October 2009
It's not hard to find Jesus in Harlem. He works with Juan and Carlos in the kitchen at Sylvia's.
I do like NYC, don't get me wrong. It's just I couldn't decide if I'd like to live there or not.
Then I aim to make you see the error of your ways, for NYC is first among cities and the only city worth living in within the US... despite our crazy rent, taxes, and being overwhelmed by tourists :P
People who say things like this have obviously never lived somewhere that was actually overwhelmed with tourists.
I do like NYC, don't get me wrong. It's just I couldn't decide if I'd like to live there or not.
Then I aim to make you see the error of your ways, for NYC is first among cities and the only city worth living in within the US... despite our crazy rent, taxes, and being overwhelmed by tourists :P
People who say things like this have obviously never lived somewhere that was actually overwhelmed with tourists.
I do like NYC, don't get me wrong. It's just I couldn't decide if I'd like to live there or not.
Then I aim to make you see the error of your ways, for NYC is first among cities and the only city worth living in within the US... despite our crazy rent, taxes, and being overwhelmed by tourists :P
People who say things like this have obviously never lived somewhere that was actually overwhelmed with tourists.
New York City has always been the most visited city in the United States by far.
That doesn't speak to the ratio between the number of people visiting and the number of people who live there.
Obviously New York is the most visited city in the USA. What I'm saying is it's hard for a city of 2MM to be "overrun" with tourists.
People say this about DC all the time too - and they clearly haven't ever lived somewhere where, during tourist season, tourists actually outnumber residents.
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I do like NYC, don't get me wrong. It's just I couldn't decide if I'd like to live there or not.
Then I aim to make you see the error of your ways, for NYC is first among cities and the only city worth living in within the US... despite our crazy rent, taxes, and being overwhelmed by tourists :P
People who say things like this have obviously never lived somewhere that was actually overwhelmed with tourists.
New York City has always been the most visited city in the United States by far.
That doesn't speak to the ratio between the number of people visiting and the number of people who live there.
Obviously New York is the most visited city in the USA. What I'm saying is it's hard for a city of 2MM to be "overrun" with tourists.
People say this about DC all the time too - and they clearly haven't ever lived somewhere where, during tourist season, tourists actually outnumber residents.
Yeah, go live in Wisconsin Dells, or to a lesser extent, New Orleans or any Florida spring-break destination. Any city that is only because of the tourists.
I do like NYC, don't get me wrong. It's just I couldn't decide if I'd like to live there or not.
I think NYC is what the expression "A great place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there." was coined for. Its undeniably a great city but its not for everyone, not even all those that prefer urban dwelling
I do like NYC, don't get me wrong. It's just I couldn't decide if I'd like to live there or not.
I think NYC is what the expression "A great place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there." was coined for. Its undeniably a great city but its not for everyone, not even all those that prefer urban dwelling
See, I feel that way about South Florida, but I would live in NYC if I found work to support the excessive living expenses.
What's funny is that I read the article, and it mentions how one of the issues is that the verbs don't match with the nouns being used or something. I recall this being a big difference between English UK and English US.
God, that doesn't surprise me. I've been saying that one for years.
Oh, also, I will write a few closing posts - hopefully tonight. Reason it hasn't come sooner is because immediately upon arrival home I was whisked off to my grandparents' place in Eastbourne, whence there is no internet, yarr.
I'd like to live in NYC like 5-7 years ago before I had kids. It seems like a fun place to be for a 20something. (if you can afford it) But not somewhere I'd really like to raise a family.
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I'd like to live in NYC like 5-7 years ago before I had kids. It seems like a fun place to be for a 20something. (if you can afford it) But not somewhere I'd really like to raise a family.
I dunno, I mean...there are plenty of families here. You don't have to raise them in Manhattan, though some people do.
I do like NYC, don't get me wrong. It's just I couldn't decide if I'd like to live there or not.
Then I aim to make you see the error of your ways, for NYC is first among cities and the only city worth living in within the US... despite our crazy rent, taxes, and being overwhelmed by tourists :P
People who say things like this have obviously never lived somewhere that was actually overwhelmed with tourists.
New York City has always been the most visited city in the United States by far.
That doesn't speak to the ratio between the number of people visiting and the number of people who live there.
Obviously New York is the most visited city in the USA. What I'm saying is it's hard for a city of 2MM to be "overrun" with tourists.
People say this about DC all the time too - and they clearly haven't ever lived somewhere where, during tourist season, tourists actually outnumber residents.
Yeah, go live in Wisconsin Dells, or to a lesser extent, New Orleans or any Florida spring-break destination. Any city that is only because of the tourists.
Nonsense, no on actually lives in Wisconsin Dells, they are imprisoned there by student loans.
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Nothing but stuck up, pretentious assholes, all trying to get ahead of everyone else.
If you find courtesy in NYC, you'll find Jesus in Harlem.
edit: plus a Goddamn Big Mac meal ran me around $9 when I was there.
Why would you go to McDonalds when there is better, cheaper food everywhere else? Also people send the tourists to Manhattan for a reason.
It would make this Texan quite happy.
We had been travelling a good 4 hrs without food and we couldn't wait another hr.
But seriously, the better food would just be more expensive anyway.
Fucking NYers.
People who say things like this have obviously never lived somewhere that was actually overwhelmed with tourists.
That doesn't speak to the ratio between the number of people visiting and the number of people who live there.
Obviously New York is the most visited city in the USA. What I'm saying is it's hard for a city of 2MM to be "overrun" with tourists.
People say this about DC all the time too - and they clearly haven't ever lived somewhere where, during tourist season, tourists actually outnumber residents.
Yeah, go live in Wisconsin Dells, or to a lesser extent, New Orleans or any Florida spring-break destination. Any city that is only because of the tourists.
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See, I feel that way about South Florida, but I would live in NYC if I found work to support the excessive living expenses.
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What's funny is that I read the article, and it mentions how one of the issues is that the verbs don't match with the nouns being used or something. I recall this being a big difference between English UK and English US.
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Oh, also, I will write a few closing posts - hopefully tonight. Reason it hasn't come sooner is because immediately upon arrival home I was whisked off to my grandparents' place in Eastbourne, whence there is no internet, yarr.
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I dunno, I mean...there are plenty of families here. You don't have to raise them in Manhattan, though some people do.
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A very poignant read Flippy, and highlights so many of the pros and cons of Americana.
Good work.
Tyrannus, surely you're not back from London already?
Nonsense, no on actually lives in Wisconsin Dells, they are imprisoned there by student loans.
Excellent read, Flippy.
well, if i was back i'd make sure to update my thread title and post on a blog about it.
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