Mid-west= not as bad as everyone thinks?

PkPhuoko · 05-03-2003, 08:09 AM

Had a argument with the girly about this a while back and tonight it kinda came up again.

Is the midwest US completely uncultured? Or does it just seem that way to the east and west coasters when infact the midwest has the best of both worlds?

Having gotten a bit of travel under my belt in the past few months I've had these retarted thoughts:

A) LA is only interesting because there are a few million people telling each other how great it is and those people in the event they broke away from these ideas would never let anyone else even remotely think LA sucks as the whole foundation of LA (hype) would fall apart.

B) NYC's cultural influence, while vast in comparison to most areas, is simply many different people trying to act like they're from NYC there for eliminating most of the cultural influence.

Talking with the girly about her transfering locations within her company, she's all about getting back to LA or trying to hit the east coast and how much the midwest blows donkey dick and blah blah blah. But time and time again I find her encountering shit she would NEVER encounter in the hugely populated areas that are viewed to be "cultural".

Maybe it's the red bull and vodka but the midwest seems to be a lot more cultured than most give it credit for... and in a more unique way than a bunch of midwest kids moving to the coast to fit an ongoing stereotype

melombar · 05-03-2003, 09:37 AM

I don't think that the midwest sucks. It is different than other the coasts and all, but different people prefer different things. From my experience, the midwest is more laid back but it isn't a cultural cesspool or anything.

But, I am thinking of leaving the midwest again. For personal - not cultural or regional - reasons.

Irrelevant · 05-03-2003, 10:01 AM

nah, the midwest is as bad as everyone thinks. KC is completely devoid of culture.

wounded · 05-03-2003, 10:29 AM

the mid west isn't that bad. i trust a large midwest city like chicago more than i'd ever trust a town like L.A.

i think the people are friendlier as well

palidor · 05-03-2003, 10:42 AM

well, i really like the midwest.

in minnesota, however, everywhere except the big city = hillbillies. but minneapolis/st paul is a very, very cool area.

Mayfuck · 05-03-2003, 10:52 AM

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Originally posted by palidor
well, i really like the midwest.

in minnesota, however, everywhere except the big city = hillbillies. but minneapolis/st paul is a very, very cool area.

Agreed.

pale blue eyes · 05-03-2003, 11:53 AM

I don't think the mid-west is that bad, I would go there every summer until I was 18 or 19 to visit with relatives and always found something to do. There are some places that are boring as hell but it's not as if there aren't places like that all over.

GlassDreams · 05-03-2003, 12:27 PM

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Originally posted by Mayfuck
Agreed.

Thank you, glued_on_wings.

James is Cool · 01:25 PM

The Midwest is okay. I love some aspects of it, like Chicago and any of the larger cities. But where I am, I sometimes wonder if I'm living an episode of Roseanne.

PkPhuoko · 05-03-2003, 04:23 PM

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Originally posted by Irrelevant
nah, the midwest is as bad as everyone thinks. KC is completely devoid of culture.

come now.... it has all the old people you could ever want

13 · 05-03-2003, 07:41 PM

people generally tend to find what they're looking for. The personal preference one may have for a particular place doesn't reflect objectivity, but rather the way one's conditioned to perceive. Much of LA's overrated hype comes mostly from transplants who were just tired of their hometowns for whatever reason and now look at LA as the greatest place in the world.

05-03-2003, 11:30 PM

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Originally posted by Irrelevant
nah, the midwest is as bad as everyone thinks. KC is completely devoid of culture.

also, too many pick up trucks, blind patriotism, etc.

but, i like the midwest still. i'm going to move to illinois sometime in this lifetime.

miss world · 05-03-2003, 11:40 PM

i looove living in rural minnesota.

palidor · 05-04-2003, 01:57 AM

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Originally posted by miss world
i looove living in rural minnesota.

you won't when you're old enough to do stuff

dusty · 05-04-2003, 04:02 AM

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Originally posted by wounded
the mid west isn't that bad. i trust a large midwest city like chicago more than i'd ever trust a town like L.A.

i think the people are friendlier as well

i was born in chicago, and grew up in L.A., and let me tell you that your opinion is very justified.

dusty · 05-04-2003, 04:05 AM

except that L.A. isn't a town, it's VERY large

Dead Frequency · 05-04-2003, 01:02 PM

The mid-west can, for the most part, be summed up in one word: Gummo.

wounded · 05-04-2003, 01:05 PM

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Originally posted by dusty
except that L.A. isn't a town, it's VERY large

i meant city, town just came out when i was thinking.

miss world · 05-04-2003, 03:05 PM

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Originally posted by palidor

you won't when you're old enough to do stuff

true, but thats very far away.

05-04-2003, 05:42 PM

i think it all depends on what you want out of a town/area.

you have to look for it. there's good and bad in everywhere you can live.

05-03-2003, 08:09 AM	#1
PkPhuoko Minion of Satan Posts: 6,309	Mid-west= not as bad as everyone thinks? Had a argument with the girly about this a while back and tonight it kinda came up again. Is the midwest US completely uncultured? Or does it just seem that way to the east and west coasters when infact the midwest has the best of both worlds? Having gotten a bit of travel under my belt in the past few months I've had these retarted thoughts: A) LA is only interesting because there are a few million people telling each other how great it is and those people in the event they broke away from these ideas would never let anyone else even remotely think LA sucks as the whole foundation of LA (hype) would fall apart. B) NYC's cultural influence, while vast in comparison to most areas, is simply many different people trying to act like they're from NYC there for eliminating most of the cultural influence. Talking with the girly about her transfering locations within her company, she's all about getting back to LA or trying to hit the east coast and how much the midwest blows donkey dick and blah blah blah. But time and time again I find her encountering shit she would NEVER encounter in the hugely populated areas that are viewed to be "cultural". Maybe it's the red bull and vodka but the midwest seems to be a lot more cultured than most give it credit for... and in a more unique way than a bunch of midwest kids moving to the coast to fit an ongoing stereotype

05-03-2003, 01:12 PM	#9
James is Cool Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 1,058	The Midwest is okay. I love some aspects of it, like Chicago and any of the larger cities. But where I am, I sometimes wonder if I'm living an episode of Roseanne. Last edited by James is Cool : 05-03-2003 at 01:25 PM.

05-03-2003, 09:37 AM	#2
melombar $Eleventy Billion Location: 21 Spooner St. Posts: 618	I don't think that the midwest sucks. It is different than other the coasts and all, but different people prefer different things. From my experience, the midwest is more laid back but it isn't a cultural cesspool or anything. But, I am thinking of leaving the midwest again. For personal - not cultural or regional - reasons.

05-03-2003, 10:01 AM	#3
Irrelevant Minion of Satan Location: kitties Posts: 6,842	nah, the midwest is as bad as everyone thinks. KC is completely devoid of culture.

05-03-2003, 10:29 AM	#4
wounded Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,773	the mid west isn't that bad. i trust a large midwest city like chicago more than i'd ever trust a town like L.A. i think the people are friendlier as well

05-03-2003, 10:42 AM	#5
palidor Apocalyptic Poster Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,073	well, i really like the midwest. in minnesota, however, everywhere except the big city = hillbillies. but minneapolis/st paul is a very, very cool area.

05-03-2003, 11:53 AM	#7
pale blue eyes NOPE. Location: :/ Posts: 15,110	I don't think the mid-west is that bad, I would go there every summer until I was 18 or 19 to visit with relatives and always found something to do. There are some places that are boring as hell but it's not as if there aren't places like that all over.

05-03-2003, 07:41 PM	#11
13 Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 2,453	people generally tend to find what they're looking for. The personal preference one may have for a particular place doesn't reflect objectivity, but rather the way one's conditioned to perceive. Much of LA's overrated hype comes mostly from transplants who were just tired of their hometowns for whatever reason and now look at LA as the greatest place in the world.

05-03-2003, 11:40 PM	#13
miss world Minion of Satan Posts: 8,742	i looove living in rural minnesota.

05-04-2003, 04:05 AM	#16
dusty Minion of Satan Location: holding on. Posts: 5,932	except that L.A. isn't a town, it's VERY large

05-04-2003, 01:02 PM	#17
Dead Frequency Minion of Satan Location: They don't know who did it, but they're looking for hardened criminals Posts: 5,960	The mid-west can, for the most part, be summed up in one word: Gummo.

05-04-2003, 05:42 PM	#20
Red Wine Cage Posts: n/a	i think it all depends on what you want out of a town/area. you have to look for it. there's good and bad in everywhere you can live.