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... and yet another potentially interesting thread derails and implodes. I wonder why they don't just rename "General U.S." to the "City Bashfest Free-for-all" forum?
I know, right?
I don't understand why so many people get their undies in a bunch over this stuff.
Personally I prefer Boston but I like Philly as well. They've both got food (Philly Cheese steak, Boston Cream Pie), great universities and lovely skylines IMO.
Vancouver, BC and Seattle are ridiculously similar. Both rainy, both by the ocean, both have mountains in the background, rich neighborhoods (Magnolia/West Van.), markets by the ocean (Pike Place/Granville Island), beaches, lots of parks, public transit (monorail/skytrain) etc.
Every city in this country has another city it can relate to, an "evil twin", if you want to call it. That shows most with Texas and California cities more than anyother.
Like I mentioned before in another post, Cali and Texas are the two biggest rivals in America (arguable, yes?). And every major city in both states relate to eachother in some way. Check it out......
Houston and L.A.
Both: are the largest cities in their respected states, known for a HUGE hispanic population, are notorious for traffic and smog problems, next to a large body of water, has and had a big hip hop scene, has two division I-A schools and the best NBA teams in their respected states.
San Diego and San Antonio
Both: begin with "San", have Sea Worlds, are the "get away" cities for their respected states, in the southern part of the state, and also have a major Hispanic influence.
Dallas and San Francisco
Both: have a major rivalry with the largest cities in their respected states, have 5 time Super Bowl championship teams, had famous tv shows filmed there, in a mega metro area, and have world famous skylines.
San Jose and Austin
Both: are known for technology, very fast growing, and in between hills
Fort Worth and Oakland
Both: have underdeveloped skylines, are overshadowed by their larger... more popular neighboring cities, and are in a mega metro area.
See.
Now what are your cities couter parts?
I will never understand Texans' fascination with trying to be compared with California. Even when I lived in Dallas and Austin back in the 80's and 90's, I used to hear that Austin was just like San Francisco, and Dallas was like L.A. I never saw those similarities, and never understand what the fascination was in trying to be LIKE California - trying too hard in my opinion.
IMO, Austin has more of a mixed feel of cities like Portland, Nashville, and New Orleans yet it is unique, and I see Dallas as just different (NOT like LA - that's neither good nor bad). Texas is a nice place just like California, and the cities in each states have their own personalities, vibes, etc.
I would go so far to say that Phoenix actually has more in common with L.A. than Dallas (perhaps because of the number of Californians that live there now). Yet, even it has a mix of people (Hispanic, Midwestern, East Coast).
I think Texas should just stick to being Texas and forget about trying to be like California - for better or worse.
Let me guess, you also make $250K a year, are 6'5", live in a 10K sqft home, and have a 12-inch...ahem....
Anonymous internet bragging...it's a beautiful thing...
It's not bragging if it's fact John. Referring back to the original reason for my giving some personal information is that the person impinged my integrity me by saying I was an an insult to West Texas. I then responded with information as to the contrary that most folks in my neck of the woods don't see me as an insult. Just so that you know - I make less than $60k, live in a 1300 square feet home, am 5 foot 10 inches and a little overweight. Any other questions for me John?
I will never understand Texans' fascination with trying to be compared with California. Even when I lived in Dallas and Austin back in the 80's and 90's, I used to hear that Austin was just like San Francisco, and Dallas was like L.A. I never saw those similarities, and never understand what the fascination was in trying to be LIKE California - trying too hard in my opinion.
IMO, Austin has more of a mixed feel of cities like Portland, Nashville, and New Orleans yet it is unique, and I see Dallas as just different (NOT like LA - that's neither good nor bad). Texas is a nice place just like California, and the cities in each states have their own personalities, vibes, etc.
I would go so far to say that Phoenix actually has more in common with L.A. than Dallas (perhaps because of the number of Californians that live there now). Yet, even it has a mix of people (Hispanic, Midwestern, East Coast).
I think Texas should just stick to being Texas and forget about trying to be like California - for better or worse.
Once again..... I'm not saying that Texas cities are trying to be like California cities. I was just making an example between the two states becuase they are the two "big dogs". Alright?
Once again..... I'm not saying that Texas cities are trying to be like California cities. I was just making an example between the two states becuase they are the two "big dogs". Alright?
You may not being saying that, but I've heard it all too many times to think differently about it. K?
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I wonder why they don't just rename "General U.S." to the "City Bashfest Free-for-all" forum?
, have Sea Worlds, are the "get away" cities for their respected states, in the southern part of the state, and also have a major Hispanic influence.
