What city is the most unfairly and inaccurately stereotyped? (America, Boston, Chicago)

[Ghengis]

Milwaukee; no, not everyone is a cannibal or a circus geek

[cpomp]

I think Philadelphia should be present on that list.

Often has a negative stereotype, which is either dated or not true. Many people realize that once they visit.

[btownboss4]

Especially on this forum, Atlanta. Compared to say Detroit it has a functional and vibrant urban core, and a Mass Transit system (albeit, small) but it gets blasted for just about everything on a scale that basically no other city does.

[Koji7]

So basically every city is misrepresented.

[mjtinmemphis]

Originally Posted by aliasfinn

The first one that came to mind was mine, St. Louis, and it's not even on the list. You either forgot about it or you think it deserves it.

I think you are right about St. Louis.

[saybanana]

LA for sure. People cant separate what they see on TV/Social media from reality.

[13th Alphabet]

Originally Posted by bawac34618

Kansas City and Oklahoma City.

Kansas City is a solid midwestern city with rich history and character and it has a big city vibe. Oklahoma City really is what most people think Kansas City is. Amarillo really is what most people think Oklahoma City is.

I honestly cannot really think of a stereotype for any of those 3 cities. The only thing that comes to mind is BBQ, for KC.

[Oh Me]

A third vote for Philadelphia. It’s hardly recognized for its high points (gorgeous nature/parks, cosmopolitan aminities, and generally good, polite population). Everything I hear/see about it in the media is related to crime, sporting events antics, and political mismanagement-which tell me, what city doesn’t have those issues?

[Turnerbro]

Thought I included Philly in this poll. Oh well.

[Champ le monstre du lac]

I would say Los Angeles. There is so much to uncover and it's a much more layered city than I imagined it to be when I visited last. It's always evolving and changing in very palpable ways.