CITY-DATA METRO AREA TOURNAMENT (2014) 1st ANNUAL (comparison, Florida, living, versus)

[Psykomonkee]

Originally Posted by polo89

Just like every other sports fan in the world. Openly rooting against Miami. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if Portland won. But I personally think Atlanta should've won over Portland. Atlanta matches up better with Miami, and both Miami and Atlanta make better wood for the buzzsaw that's NYC. But if Portland wants to get destroyed by NYC, so be it. I honestly think it'd be more of an upset if Miami beat Portland.

I agree... Some people (especially on CD) when u get to asking, u find out they've never been to Portland, but so many here have such an over the top pro-Portland opinion that I wouldn't be surprised either if Portland won. Well, on second thought, if Portland beats NYC, in any area it would be a crime to me. Not saying Portland is a bad place. I think it's great, but not quite as great as people act like it is. Portland has a great LITTLE urban core, very beautiful nature+urban make & in a gorgeous state. But that's not everything. Definitely not a better place for food than Atlanta, and I find it hard to agree that it has better/more character than all that Miami area offers. I think it's the typical CD/pro Portland (Pacific NW) phenomenon we often see here on CD.

BUT, those are my opinions and never the less, can't argue with the organic vote...

[Psykomonkee]

I am sitting this round out. No need for my vote.

Looks I was wrong about a few things...

[Psykomonkee]

1. New York City 18
4. Minneapolis/St. Paul 3
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6. Portland 9
2. Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 12
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1. Los Angeles 16
4. Seattle 5
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3. Boston 17
2. Washington DC 4
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1. Chicago 21
5. St. Louis 0
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14. Honolulu 6
2. Philadelphia 15
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9. Nashville 2
12. New Orleans 19
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6. Denver 11
2. Houston 10
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-FUN/ACTIVITES 6
-BEAUTY 7
-LIVING THERE 3

[Psykomonkee]

Gotta say, I was a little surprised Miami pulled it out. But I agreed that Miami has more character.

Chicago absolutely gave St. Louis THE BUSINESS in character... Complete blowout. Wow. Seems like we might have a favorite emerging in Chicago.

And interesting to see Denver have pulled out a comeback win.

[Psykomonkee]

VOTING IS OPEN FOR ROUND FOUR...


THE CRITERIA IS: BEAUTY

-BEAUTY, defined as: Natural Beauty,Architecture, better weather, Urban beauty, Scenery, etc... Any reason you canthink of to choose as your opinion of why that city is MORE BEAUTIFUL than theother.

VOTING WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT SUNDAY/MONDAY


Don't forget to vote for the CRITERIA for Round Five.


THE LIST OF CRITERIA TO VOTE ON:

-MORE FUN
(Nightlife, Activities, Live Music, Entertainment,Amusement, Sports, etc... Any reason you can think of to choose as your opinionof why that city is MORE FUN than the other.)

-LIVING THERE
(Cost of living, traffic, crime, jobs, education,nice homes, parks, etc... Any reason you can think of to choose as your opinionof why it's a better place to live)

[Psykomonkee]

1. New York City
2. Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
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1. Los Angeles
3. Boston
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1. Chicago
2. Philadelphia
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12. New Orleans
6. Denver
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-FUN/ACTIVITES
-LIVING THERE

[Psykomonkee]

I think things just got REEEEEEAL INTERESTING...


With a category like "BEAUTY" Will we end up seeing the fall of Tournament favorite, NYC to Miami? Obviously, beauty may favor Miami, but it is up to the opinion of the people...

Also, this is VERY INTERESTING to see what will happen in a BEAUTY contest between Chicago and Philadelphia... As well as a Beauty contest between New Orleans and Denver...

[Davy-040]

1. New York City
2. Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
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1. Los Angeles
3. Boston
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1. Chicago
2. Philadelphia
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12. New Orleans
6. Denver
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Next: LIVING THERE

[polo89]

Good run Miami.

1. New York City
2. Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
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1. Los Angeles
3. Boston
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1. Chicago
2. Philadelphia
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12. New Orleans
6. Denver
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Next category: FUN/ACTIVITES

[Persian Atlantan]

1. New York City
2. Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
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1. Los Angeles
3. Boston
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1. Chicago
2. Philadelphia
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12. New Orleans
6. Denver
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Fun/Activities