Going to Chicago, hralp

[Stinkum]

Originally Posted by Sirken

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Sick icanhazcheezburger watermark I'm definitely not ready for that level of cutting edge internet comedy

[feanan]

I live in chicago.

It's one of the shittiest cities in one of the shittiest states in the US.

Corruption and nepotism and democrats have killed this fucking place.

[Lyra]

Originally Posted by feanan [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I live in chicago.

It's one of the shittiest cities in one of the shittiest states in the US.

The Bears have killed this fucking place.

[Sirken]

Originally Posted by Mighty Xenu [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

New article says Chicago one of the most overrated cities in the world:

and I quote

"Chicago
Spend a little time in the Windy City and you'll come to know a people obsessed with the answer to a question nobody else has ever asked: "Is Chicago a world class city?" As a former local, I can help. The answer is no. Chicago is a handsome, reasonably entertaining provincial capital. This used to be enough for Chicagoans, but then it wasn't, leading to a period of time, beginning around the turn of the new century, during which all manner of foolishness -- from baffling things built by celebrity architects to a slew of obnoxious restaurants -- was unleashed upon the city. Suddenly, everything was pretty much the same, except now it was way more expensive. Yes, the city has some iconic cultural institutions and that beautiful lakefront. But look too far past the glittering Potemkin village at Chicago's center and you'll find yourself near or at the bottom of a sad pile of poor to average.
Instead, try Go to Detroit. It's more honest. Also, there's a great art museum, a proper public market, some of the country's best architecture, the music scene is fun, the food scene is better than it has been in ages and the beer is better and much cheaper. Everything's cheaper. Also: Detroiters are friendly -- Chicagoans are just polite. There's a big difference."

being from Detroit I'll tell you Detroit sucks compared to Chicago, but I have lived in and been to much nicer cities than Chicago, like Seattle, Portland, etc...

i laughed so hard. clearly this writer is relying on the hope that no one thats ever been to detroit will read his article. i've been there, and you couldnt pay me to go back. i could honestly Smell detroit the moment i got off the plane.. wtf is that about?

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Sick icanhazcheezburger watermark I'm definitely not ready for that level of cutting edge internet comedy

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Originally Posted by Sirken [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

i laughed so hard. clearly this writer is relying on the hope that no one thats ever been to detroit will read his article. i've been there, and you couldnt pay me to go back. i could honestly Smell detroit the moment i got off the plane.. wtf is that about?




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Don't be jelly that Detroit has better pizza.

[47shadesofgay]

Originally Posted by Sirken [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

i laughed so hard. clearly this writer is relying on the hope that no one thats ever been to detroit will read his article. i've been there, and you couldnt pay me to go back. i could honestly Smell detroit the moment i got off the plane.. wtf is that about?




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Chicago has a smell too, as does NYC and most other big cities. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Sirken]

Originally Posted by 47shadesofgay [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Chicago has a smell too, as does NYC and most other big cities. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Chicago smells like roses and money [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[47shadesofgay]

Honestly Minneapolis is the best smelling city I've been to. Chicago is pretty stinky, and nearby Gary is a fucking joke, pretty sure I've developed some form of cancer driving through there so often.

NYC is probably the stinkiest IMO.. the subway system in NYC makes me want to vomit, it is the unholy trinity of stinky, dirty, and full of some of the worst types of people. I've never been so uncomfortable on public transit in my life.

[Sirken]

Originally Posted by 47shadesofgay [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Honestly Minneapolis is the best smelling city I've been to. Chicago is pretty stinky, and nearby Gary is a fucking joke, pretty sure I've developed some form of cancer driving through their so often.

NYC is probably the stinkiest IMO.. the subway system in NYC makes me want to vomit, it is the unholy trinity of stinky, dirty, and full of some of the worst types of people. I've never been so uncomfortable on public transit in my life.

i think Gary was where cancer originated from. ive never been to Minneapolis. but i was lucky enough to be at the game in chicago when their Vikings had Favre and Peterson, Week 16 2009 season. Bears won in over time, but fawk it was cold. im not a favre fan by any means, but watching him throw was something awesome that im currently struggling to put into words. if the saints didnt break him that year, they would have won the super bowl.

i have no desire to visit new york. ever. i hear chicago's public trans is pretty awesome, but i can tell you we have our share of scum bags hanging out down there too.. dont lean against anything in the subway as it was probably peed on.

[Shannacore]

Alright, cool places that were cool:

http://theredheadpianobar.com/
http://comedybarchicago.com/
http://www.mcachicago.org/
http://eatyolk.com/
http://www.spiritofchicago.com/
http://www.timothyotooles.com/
http://www.theatreinchicago.com/thea...p?theatreID=53
http://www.heavenonseven.com/rush.html
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/2/12075/...n-Dogs-Chicago
http://www.cafedescartes.com/
http://epicburger.com/
http://www.eggsperiencecafe.com/
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/2/15652/...ia-Uno-Chicago

The shopping in Chicago was EPIC. I have never been to a Victoria's Secret where they served me champagne in the changing rooms. Baller as fuck.

Crate & Barrel is also my new favorite store. Unfortunately we don't have any of them down here in the desert.

Couple o' photos:

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