Why in the world is Los Angeles so looked down upon (San Francisco: apartment, home)

[moonsparkle]

There's always a crowd in midwestern cities who do seem to like LA, but usually small. Whenever you mention LA, people may get mad because of this implication that "LA is cool", you don't even have to mention it, it's just assumed.

[Tex?Il?]

Originally Posted by trancedout

I would still take Chicago over other midwestern cities, but I knew the first time I got to LA, my biggest regret was not doing it when I was younger.

I think you mentioned in a few other posts however, and I agree with you, that Minneapolis maybe actually more progressive and open to new things than even Chicago. Minneapolis maybe the most "west coast like" of midwestern cities.

(besides they have the skybridge system downtown, which helps one to avoid the cold and snow, I started a thread about why doesn't Chicago have this - and if you look at the answers, its typical stuck-in-their way answers).

[moonsparkle]

It definitely is more progressive, but I also feel very short there (never in Chicago). Seems like the average white guy there is 6'3 or something. I literally felt like a pee wee standing in line at H&M - Mall of America, and I'm 5'9.

It is interesting though, how Minneapolis is known for being a fitness city, and Chicago is about as far away from that as it gets. Both in the midwest.

[Tex?Il?]

Originally Posted by trancedout

It definitely is more progressive, but I also feel very short there (never in Chicago). Seems like the average white guy there is 6'3 or something. I literally felt like a pee wee standing in line at H&M - Mall of America, and I'm 5'9.

It is interesting though, how Minneapolis is known for being a fitness city, and Chicago is about as far away from that as it gets. Both in the midwest.

Germanic/Scandinavian heritage - thats why.

[moonsparkle]

I've known people from Chicago that have experienced "white culture shock" in Minneapolis. It really lives up to that.

[bigdumbgod]

Originally Posted by BarcelonaFan

I find it funny that they love Colorado too because everyone in Texas always raves about it. It seems like the only States Texans love to visit are Colorado and Hawaii, Vegas, NV too.

They'll love it even more now: Colorado just legalized weed for recreational use (along with Washington)

//www.city-data.com/forum/color...smoke-pot.html

//www.city-data.com/forum/color...e-wanting.html

[BarcelonaFan]

Originally Posted by bigdumbgod

They'll love it even more now: Colorado just legalized weed for recreational use (along with Washington)

//www.city-data.com/forum/color...smoke-pot.html

//www.city-data.com/forum/color...e-wanting.html

While there are a lot of potheads in Texas, most conservative Texans tend to just be drunks. They'll smoke a j every once in a while. Actually, "dove" (if you know what I mean), would be the drug of choice over weed.

[Jay100]

Originally Posted by mrsltd

What about San Diego, or San Antonio, or El Paso, then?

Overcrowding? Compare LA's density with New York City's and then come back and tell about overcrowding.

All the rest is pretty much generic piffle (and yes, there is a middle class in the city still). I don't think people hate LA (if they do) for all that.

San Antonio, El Paso lack influence and visibility therefore, those cities are not relevant comparisons to LA. San Diego is predominantly white. While LA's larger population might not be restricted to 400sq miles (such as in NYC), that doesn't mean it isn't overcrowded. I am from LA, therefore, I am more qualified to speak on it than you.

[moonsparkle]

Originally Posted by Tex?Il?

I think you mentioned in a few other posts however, and I agree with you, that Minneapolis maybe actually more progressive and open to new things than even Chicago. Minneapolis maybe the most "west coast like" of midwestern cities.

(besides they have the skybridge system downtown, which helps one to avoid the cold and snow, I started a thread about why doesn't Chicago have this - and if you look at the answers, its typical stuck-in-their way answers).

Without even reading it ...I'm sure the typical "if you don't like the cold get out you pansy" replies. Like people should enjoy -15 wind chills, lol. You should learn to like it, or at least not complain. They really believe that.

[Spikett]

Originally Posted by BarcelonaFan

Exactly. The right wingers in red states complain that liberals and socialists want to make us all the same but in reality it's their towns that conform to the same traditional norms and think anyone different is "weird".

They complain that liberal lefties will kill individuality but look at their towns! There is the same crap in every town. The same familiar junk that can be found in any suburban town.

Even when these ppl go vacationing they search out those familiar places and hate to try new things.

Exactly! Though I hear it not just about LA, but the entire state of California (which shows their ignorance as the rural parts of CA are pretty conservative - and OC of course). I'm in Nashville, TN after 18 years in LA - been here a year for family reasons and coming back to LA next month. Still have the CA plates on my car and people actually stare at me. The homogenity in these areas is standard fare and woe for you if you don't fit in. No room for individuality at all. Yet all of us California commie liberals are taking away their freedoms????