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That's an interesting take, Because most native Chicagoans I know and have met outside of it view Chicago as the center of the universe and aren't anywhere close to thinking of Chicago trying to be like anything other than "Chicago."
That whole "Chicago thinks it's trying to be like New York" thing I generally see come from either those that have only visited Chicago or Chicago transplants... In real life and on this site.
Yeah that's the thing, Chicago is NOT the center of the universe. It's BARELY the third most important city in the US - and even that's a stretch.
DC, SF Bay Area, Miami, Boston, even Atlanta are rival it for cultural clout - And that's not even getting into Texas which has some fairly so-so big cities build wise (Dallas, Houston) but has a strong overall cultural brand.
I'd argue everyone of those places is a worthy rival to Chicago and none of them lack the self awareness that Chicago does -
When the average person in a city lacks self awareness, they're going to follow trends and not even notice that they are.
That's NOT to say Chicago didn't USE to be an immensely important place and the signs of this all all over the city and its vast wealth, but these days, its clout is limited.
"I grew up in New York, but moved to Hollywood in my late twenties (around 2007). It was a real culture shock. You had to keep moving your car on your street for street sweeping. Plus the houses, even small and ugly, cost millions."
You have to do this in NYC, I just did it at 8 am this morning in Baltimore...
This seems like a typical article where it's overdramatic, just to get more clicks? What's new with Buzzfeed, as they've always been like that? Of course in any city you move to if you own a car, you'd have to occasionally move that(if you park on the street) for street sweeping.
Lived in three continents 4 countries and bicoastal, I am quite blasé and unfazed by moving. I love moving.
The Buzzfeed quotes sound like a recent college graduate who never leaves their hometown. You have to “drive everywhere”? Americans complaining about having to drive is like the French complaining having to eat cheese. It may not be the healthiest thing, but it’s a part of your cultural DNA.
No culture shock for me, but more or less if I’m going to get bored.
You've never lived in NYC have you? Many, many people do not own cars nor do they drive. One of the many advantages of the city, particularly for the elders.
You've never lived in NYC have you? Many, many people do not own cars nor do they drive. One of the many advantages of the city, particularly for the elders.
For most people that's a negative, not an advantage.
You've never lived in NYC have you? Many, many people do not own cars nor do they drive. One of the many advantages of the city, particularly for the elders.
I lived in SoHo/Nolita Manhattan from 1994-2009. Married in Manhattan, daughter was born in Mount Sinai.
I can probably still draw Downtown Manhattan map better than anyone else.
I was being tongue-in-cheek with the Buzzfeed quotes.
You've never lived in NYC have you? Many, many people do not own cars nor do they drive. One of the many advantages of the city, particularly for the elders.
Texans love their cars. Part of their identity and I don't blame them. Some great cars out there.
I live in the PNW and almost everyone I know here asks guests to take their shoes off. I don’t understand why anyone would wear outside shoes in their house. I would assume this is common elsewhere in the country?
Uh, no? We take our shoes off at the door in the Upper Midwest, too. Wearing shoes in the home is filthy and bizarre.
For most people that's a negative, not an advantage.
That's because of design. Talk to the people who can't afford a car. A surprisingly high amount of the country.
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