Looking back at RNC; ignorance about Cleveland abated (Cincinnati, Toronto: live in, club)

[WRnative]

Loved this comment, as it probably is characteristic of a lot of national ignorance about Cleveland:

<<Some Texas delegates told her they hadn't realized Cleveland was on Lake Erie, or that Lake Erie was so big. "Did you take geography?" she wondered.

But by the end of their visits, "to a person, every single person I talked to" left the city impressed with both Cleveland and her people, she said. "It was very insightful."

"We all know that when anybody comes to Cleveland or Northeast Ohio and sees it for themselves," they end up changing their minds, Batyko said. "We're going to be on lists that we've never been on before.">>


Hosting the Republican National Convention changed Cleveland's story, Press Club panelists say | cleveland.com

If you don't believe me, did you know that it's a "fact" that 70 percent of downtown Cleveland "consumed" only 8 square blocks? See post 9 below. (Never mind that Tower City, which replaced 2,000 buildings) likely covers well over 8 city blocks just on its own.)

//www.city-data.com/forum/city-...vs-dayton.html

Cleveland RNC visitors before & after: They didn't want to come, now can't wait to return (photos) | cleveland.com

It's amazing to me how many C-D posters who claim familiarity with Cleveland and Greater Cleveland actually are very ignorant about it, so the ignorance of persons who claim no familiarity with Cleveland, such as many RNC visitors, is not surprising.

However, it's also true that Cleveland is a very different place than 40 years ago.

[Minervah]

Originally Posted by WRnative

Loved this comment, as it probably is characteristic of a lot of national ignorance about Cleveland:

<<Some Texas delegates told her they hadn't realized Cleveland was on Lake Erie, or that Lake Erie was so big. "Did you take geography?" she wondered.

But by the end of their visits, "to a person, every single person I talked to" left the city impressed with both Cleveland and her people, she said. "It was very insightful."

"We all know that when anybody comes to Cleveland or Northeast Ohio and sees it for themselves," they end up changing their minds, Batyko said. "We're going to be on lists that we've never been on before.">>


Hosting the Republican National Convention changed Cleveland's story, Press Club panelists say | cleveland.com

If you don't believe me, did you know that it's a "fact" that 70 percent of downtown Cleveland "consumed" only 8 square blocks? See post 9 below. (Never mind that Tower City, which replaced 2,000 buildings) likely covers well over 8 city blocks just on its own.)

//www.city-data.com/forum/city-...vs-dayton.html

Cleveland RNC visitors before & after: They didn't want to come, now can't wait to return (photos) | cleveland.com

It's amazing to me how many C-D posters who claim familiarity with Cleveland and Greater Cleveland actually are very ignorant about it, so the ignorance of persons who claim no familiarity with Cleveland, such as many RNC visitors, is not surprising.

However, it's also true that Cleveland is a very different place than 40 years ago.

This is true of all cities on CD and all relocation websites. People who don't live in a place will read or hear about it and believe they know enough to to give others accurate information. To get the true picture of a city or town you really have to see for yourself and ask your questions of the people who actually live there.

[andrew61]

Originally Posted by WRnative

Some Texas delegates told her they hadn't realized Cleveland was on Lake Erie, or that Lake Erie was so big. "Did you take geography?" she wondered.

Heck, I've actually met Chicagoans who didn't realize that Cleveland is on a Great Lake.

One of my coworkers once, when we were discussing Cincinnati, asked me, "Is that near Cleveland?"

Define "near". It's the same distance from Cleveland as from Chicago. LOL

[averysgore]

Originally Posted by WRnative

Loved this comment, as it probably is characteristic of a lot of national ignorance about Cleveland:

<<Some Texas delegates told her they hadn't realized Cleveland was on Lake Erie, or that Lake Erie was so big. "Did you take geography?" she wondered.

Have they never seen Chicago or Toronto? Or pictures of them at least? Jesus.