Is Downtown Manhattan becoming more and more like LA? (Philadelphia: crime rate, movies)

[Futcha]

I don't think so. For one, we have a million more skyscrapers down there. Two, our skyscrapers are more diverse (old, historic and modern). Three, downtown Manhattan has character. Four, it's a hell of a lot more dense than downtown LA. Five, this is NYC, nothing more needs to be said. We are unlike any city in the World. We are unique, diverse, urban, and full of character. Downtown Manhattan's too classy, sophisticated to be compared to downtown LA.

[Elvira Black]

You said it, FutureCop...if we're gonna be ubermaterialistic and superficial, we're gonna do it fifty times better than anyone else!

Just kidding there...I agree. And LA is nothing but one big freeway, isn't it? Hollywood is pretty slummish as well.

I visited LA for a few days years ago after staying 10 days in San Francisco. I loved SF but can't say LA was my cup of tea. Though it did beat us to Disneyland...but now we have the Disney-owned (am I right?) new and improved Times Square. Kicks the a*** outta LA and Orlando's version any old day!

[Alysse157]

Originally Posted by FutureCop

Five, this is NYC, nothing more needs to be said. We are unlike any city in the World. We are unique, diverse, urban, and full of character. Downtown Manhattan's too classy, sophisticated to be compared to downtown LA.

Interesting and ironic quote because this is the one way in which NY is most like LA. Like Angelenos, many New Yorkers believe that our city is far superior to every other one out there. Take out the word urban and add something about proximity to mountains and beaches and the above quote could be posted on the LA forum. I mean, I'm all for being proud of the city that you call home, but "unlike any city in the World"? I think that's a bit much.

[BXGEAR]

Originally Posted by Alysse157

I mean, I'm all for being proud of the city that you call home, but "unlike any city in the World"? I think that's a bit much.

You have GOT to be kidding

[Alysse157]

Originally Posted by BXGEAR

You have GOT to be kidding

No, I'm really not.

Is NY unlike any other city in the country? Yeah, there's no other US city quite like NY, though that can be good or bad depending on your perspective and what's important to you.

But when we start looking outside the US, there are some pretty amazing cities out there. Ever been to London? Paris? Tokyo? True, NY is a world-class city, but to act as if it's superior to every other city in the world takes it a bit too far, in my opinion.

[mead]

Damn, your bodegas sell yogurt? I guess I'm missing out. The ones we got in my neighborhood sell those cheap 24 oz beers, 25 cent funyuns, some random snack cakes, old quarter water, and deli meats that nobody seems to ever buy.

Originally Posted by NooYowkur81

Yeah I tried some. It wasn't bad. But I actually prefer the cheap yogurt they sell in the Bodega or groceries with the little granola or crushed oreo packs on top.

[BXGEAR]

Originally Posted by Alysse157

No, I'm really not.

Is NY unlike any other city in the country? Yeah, there's no other US city quite like NY, though that can be good or bad depending on your perspective and what's important to you.

But when we start looking outside the US, there are some pretty amazing cities out there. Ever been to London? Paris? Tokyo? True, NY is a world-class city, but to act as if it's superior to every other city in the world takes it a bit too far, in my opinion.

Do you know why NYC is called the capitol of the world? Do you know who lives in NYC? Everyone. Fact: NYC is the center of the world

[Alysse157]

Originally Posted by BXGEAR

Do you know why NYC is called the capitol of the world? Do you know who lives in NYC? Everyone. Fact: NYC is the center of the world

It's all subjective. There are people in London who think their city is the capital of the world.

Yes, lots of people want to live in NYC for a variety of reasons. We've got 8MM people here. And the US total population is 303MM. Now, my math skills might be a little rusty at the moment, but if my calcuations are correct, that means that there are 295MM people living in the US, who choose NOT to live in NYC.

As for your last claim, do you know what a dictionary is? I suggest you look up the word "fact".

[brahmos]

Funny enough...I have to agree that NYC is becoming more LAish.

Definetly in the attitudes of some of the people, along with the sheer number of Californians I meets here (almost ovrewhelmingly from LA Metro) along with the increasing number of California plates over here.

Oh...should anybody stop by SoHo there is a GIGANTIC California Bear Republic Flag hanging above the American Apparel store.

[SaintLaurent]

Yes, Downtown Manhattan is becoming more "superficial" by the minute. The attitude is becoming very LA.

I live downtown and the people are definitely very self-conscious. A lot of try-hards in the area. Hermes, Tiffany's, BMW Wall Street, and the huge influx of new luxury shops opening shop in downtown mirrors its new attitude.

But it's nicer than LA. LA is a huge cesspool. I'm glad I left .

.....and that huge California flag hanging on American Apparel in SoHo is sooo annoying!