Which is The Best City For Buppies? NYC, DC, or ATL? (living, cost)
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That your life fam, and how you got down. Like I said none of my friends roll like that.
It's not my life. Anyone who ever went out on a Friday night in Atlanta in the early 2000s knows that Peachtree Street was packed full of SUVs with spinners and trunk-rattling 808 speakers. I mean, the city hosted Freaknic for years. C'mon, man.
I think people are looking too deep into this; buppies don't have a distinct style or swag and differentiate for one to another.
We as humans not only love to label people, but also associate a particular look to groups. For example, skinny jeans and bright colors are associated with the hipster and artiste crowd. Its no different for yuppies(regardless of race and ethnicity).
Last edited by Chicagoland60426; 01-19-2011 at 11:58 AM..
It's not my life. Anyone who ever went out on a Friday night in Atlanta in the early 2000s knows that Peachtree Street was packed full of SUVs with spinners and trunk-rattling 808 speakers. I mean, the city hosted Freaknic for years. C'mon, man.
The loudest group is not always the most dominate. This city would not be on the level it is on with black professionals if all or most of the blacks are like you described.
I haven't read through this whole thread yet and I don't think anyone listed particular dress styles, other than Northface. IMO, a black person can't be a buppie sagging nor can one be wearing jean baggier than relaxed bootcut. Shirt sleeves have to be above the elbows.
I'm still somewhat confused about the definition of a buppie. I like to think of myself as one based solely on being a young black professional in the DC area despite technically living outside the city limits. But some of these definitions throw me off.
I'm not that afrocentric and don't know that much about jazz and soul. And I'm by no means wealthy. Who can be wealthy with all these student loans?
I will say that compared to DC, Atlanta is indeed a party town. However, one still has to be careful with making blanket statements.
I Would have to say Atlanta. I had a connecting flight today in Atlanta and 95% that worked in th airport were African American. Some of the sweetest and nicest people ever. I don't know how many times I was referred to as baby and sweetie. The people at least in the airport set an example of niceness.
I know the airport workers aren't all buppies in Atlanta, but the vibe I got was that Atlanta is the place to be if you are a buppy. Loved the locals at ATL.
I Would have to say Atlanta. I had a connecting flight today in Atlanta and 95% that worked in th airport were African American. Some of the sweetest and nicest people ever. I don't know how many times I was referred to as baby and sweetie. The people at least in the airport set an example of niceness.
I know the airport workers aren't all buppies in Atlanta, but the vibe I got was that Atlanta is the place to be if you are a buppy. Loved the locals at ATL.
I hear ya. But there's more to a city than its oversized airport. They're supposed to be nice to you that's called customer service. Although I will say that's where Atlanta gets points and DC loses. Customer service in DC is horrible.
Side note: if there was ever a city that should have more than one airport its Atlanta. I can't stand flying out of ATL because the airport is just so gosh darned big. Flying out of DCA on the other han d is a breeze. Bigger is not always better.
I'm a little young to have been in Atlanta at the height of the freaknik days I think. But I still say that Atlanta can out party DC.
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