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I would say California if you consider the state as a whole. Many Californians seem to think they are superior to other states based on their weather alone. I think the "diversity" argument is bogus and overblown. I know many San Franciscans that refer to their city as the best and most enlightened on the face of the earth. Dallas also comes across as rather pompous, but for different reasons. What do you think?
...which is why it was called the "Windy City". Chicagoans are a very proud lot, but not in an arrogant way. If you want to make friends quickly in Chicago, go to a bar, put on "Sweet Home Chicago" in the jukebox, and buy pitchers for the house; you'll have friends for life!
To me the most arrogant lot would be Long Islanders. Back in college at UW-Madison, a lot of Long Islanders would sort of look down at Midwesterners as hicks and brag about being from the big city. Well a few years ago I went to Long Island for the first time and guess what...IT'S NOTHING SPECIAL! They have WalMarts, Applebees, and Home Depots just like anywhere else! Also, I'm sure those kids' parents would never let them go into the city by themselves. There's absolutely nothing about Long Island that says New York City.
...which is why it was called the "Windy City". Chicagoans are a very proud lot, but not in an arrogant way. If you want to make friends quickly in Chicago, go to a bar, put on "Sweet Home Chicago" in the jukebox, and buy pitchers for the house; you'll have friends for life!
To me the most arrogant lot would be Long Islanders. Back in college at UW-Madison, a lot of Long Islanders would sort of look down at Midwesterners as hicks and brag about being from the big city. Well a few years ago I went to Long Island for the first time and guess what...IT'S NOTHING SPECIAL! They have WalMarts, Applebees, and Home Depots just like anywhere else! Also, I'm sure those kids' parents would never let them go into the city by themselves. There's absolutely nothing about Long Island that says New York City.
Amen! My best office friend is from Commack, and my ex is from Hewlett. Both of them act like Long Island is Manhattan East. I find Strong Island (as many of its residents call it) very bland with horrendous traffic, but that could be said for 95% of suburbs nationwide.
...which is why it was called the "Windy City". Chicagoans are a very proud lot, but not in an arrogant way. If you want to make friends quickly in Chicago, go to a bar, put on "Sweet Home Chicago" in the jukebox, and buy pitchers for the house; you'll have friends for life!
To me the most arrogant lot would be Long Islanders. Back in college at UW-Madison, a lot of Long Islanders would sort of look down at Midwesterners as hicks and brag about being from the big city. Well a few years ago I went to Long Island for the first time and guess what...IT'S NOTHING SPECIAL! They have WalMarts, Applebees, and Home Depots just like anywhere else! Also, I'm sure those kids' parents would never let them go into the city by themselves. There's absolutely nothing about Long Island that says New York City.
The oldest continuously operating general store in the United States is on Long Island; St. James Store.
Wine is becoming more well-known throughout eastern Long Island.
The Village of Bay Shore, which dates back to 1708 is on Long Island.
Jones Beach, which was rated one of the best beaches in America, is on Long Island.
The Walking Dunes of Hither Hills State Park is on Long Island. The sand is pushing back shrub oak trees there at a rate of about 3-10 feet per year.
Montauk Point Lighthoue, the 4th oldest lighthouse in the US, is on Long Island.
Horton Point Lighthouse, first commisioned by President George Washington, is on Long Island.
Long Island is extremely nice, especially when you get close to Greenport and Montauk.
All New Yorkers (city and burbs) have a swagger. It's because they live in a place that is idolized by the world. Long Island is a cool place. Some parts are slow and very residential, other parts are really upscale and fast paced and fun. If you think its bland then go to the Hamptons? It's funny because coming from the east coast, NY is just NY to us. If you go to Boston or DC, people don't have that inferiority complex like in other cities.
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