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I'm surprised I am the first voter to vote for Philadelphia. The city's residents(with 4 years of experience living in the area) seem to hold the NYC area, and to a lesser degree, Washington D.C. in disdain. The city is 5th in population, yet the degree of their size is never considered on a national level. Deep down, I think Philadelphians are very conscious of this national perception. NYC is where the nation's financial heartbeat resides, and within D.C. more decisions are made that impact our lives than any other city. Sandwiched between these city climates is Philadelphia, an economy that is more blue-collar in scope. I always use Boston as a comparison stick to Philadelphia, because it is the other major city in the northeast seaboard, yet this city seems to do more with less. This too, I think, is not lost amongst Philadelphians.
I live in Philly, and five or ten years ago I probably would have said it was among the most insecure, if not the most. But things have really improved in that regard here, I think. Fewer people seem to be caught up in the NYC/DC comparisons, and are more confident about what's great about city, and less likely to be baited by negative comparisons to other places. The old attitude hasn't completely disappeared but the tide is defintely turning. It's a more cosmopolitan place than it was even a decade ago. I'd really like to see the waterfront developed, the transit system made really first rate, and the airport get its act together. Among other things. But I think most Philly people there days are like, "You wanna dump on us? Whatever. Your loss. We know we have a good thing going...."
Didn't vote in the poll. Have a few opinions on cities whose posters seem a little defensive, but I'm new to the forum, and don't want to start a flame war, and generally don't like bashing other cities anyway.
I live in Philly, and five or ten years ago I probably would have said it was among the most insecure, if not the most. But things have really improved in that regard here, I think. Fewer people seem to be caught up in the NYC/DC comparisons, and are more confident about what's great about city, and less likely to be baited by negative comparisons to other places. The old attitude hasn't completely disappeared but the tide is defintely turning. It's a more cosmopolitan place than it was even a decade ago. I'd really like to see the waterfront developed, the transit system made really first rate, and the airport get its act together. Among other things. But I think most Philly people there days are like, "You wanna dump on us? Whatever. Your loss. We know we have a good thing going...."
Didn't vote in the poll. Have a few opinions on cities whose posters seem a little defensive, but I'm new to the forum, and don't want to start a flame war, and generally don't like bashing other cities anyway.
^^^^What he said...
It hasn't been like that for at least 5-10 years, I'm sure. I have lots of friends and some family who are from Philly and South Jersey and they don't hate NY. I also have tons of friends and family from North Jersey and NYC and they don't hate Philly.
The only exception, though, is when it comes to sports, but that's it.
In fact, I see more of the opposite - Philadelphians and South Jerseyans see their proximity to NY as a benefit and love to come up to visit the city once in a while. Likewise, a lot of NYers and North Jerseyans see Philly as a nice city to visit that is easy to get to and it is a relatively popular weekend getaway for us. I talk to people from Philly and they have nothing but good things to say about NYC, and people in NYC say great things about Philly.
Philadelphians are very secure about their city and don't really care or get bent out of shape when anyone says anything about Philly, and New Yorkers really don't dislike Philly, but many actually appreciate Philly (sports being the exception, along with diehard crazy sports fans who have lost a little touch with reality - but that's a minority).
Houston boosters really do seem to try too hard.....to the point where they often embarris themselves without realizing it. I know this is a Texas thing but Houston seems to have it the worst.
Houston boosters really do seem to try too hard.....to the point where they often embarris themselves without realizing it. I know this is a Texas thing but Houston seems to have it the worst.
Almost as much as you did with your spelling
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