Comments on: Face off: the Big Apple vs. the Giant Cheesesteak

By: Will.I.Am Friedman

Will.I.Am Friedman — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:20:50 +0000

P.S.

NYC>>>Philly

Back to writing my final paper. This blog is too addictive.

By: Will.I.Am Friedman

Will.I.Am Friedman — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:18:07 +0000

Mrs. Friedman-

I am quite surprised you did not bring up the sports teams in Philadelphia and New York. Even though my teams (Knicks and Mets) have not had the best luck as of late, other New York sports teams have won multiple championships. A Philadelphia professional spots team has not won it all since 1983! 25 years without the Sixers, Flyers, Eagles, and Phillies not winning.

That being said, the Phillies are looking pretty good right now as they have a 7.5 game lead over the Mets. I have no doubt that when I come to town in July to see the Mets/Phillies series with my Philadelphia sister, the Mets will SWEEP! Let’s go Mets! Phuck the Phillies!

Great blog by the way. Best on the internet.

By: Dee

Dee — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:20:18 +0000

as a true native Ny’er from Upper manhattan to Queens and parts of brooklyn that I was able to find my way around, I truly loved the city, and ala g.costanza learned all of the best public restrooms to use when in a pinch.(i.e. Lincoln Center IS great and so is Trump Tower)
But in the 8 years I’ve lived in philly, I really must give cudos. The architecture,even in the worse neighborhhods, is Phenomenal! Honestly, it drives me nuts seeing how overlooked to many areas are. I,not too long ago, lived a few blocks from Ben F.’s library/summer home. It is Beautiful run down area, with the right attention could be a real jewel. I owned house built in 1900, bought it for 83K, all original woodwork, wrap around porch, back and front staircases, the original hitching post, 10 ft ceilings, 6 bedrooms. But you know what? we had to move, it was too dangerous, people were getting shot on a regular basis.Officer Skerski? 5 blocks away. Two girls kidnapped and raped a 1/2 block away, at the same bus stop my 15 year old waited at.
If a bunch of people got their balls up, and took the city back from the low life m’fers we could really do something. Anyway, I do love it here, I just hate having to move further northeast because of the animals that are coming like a wave and destroying fantastic areas.
Bottom line is Philly is Cleaner and greener than NY, and although you really can’t make a decent pizza,I still love it here. You open the door at Wawa for me and actually say thank you when I do the same. Refreshing to say the least.
Brotherly Love
damnit

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:24:38 +0000

http://youtube.com/watch?v=i5zXoAspjSE

By: Wynn

Wynn — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:33:23 +0000

Pinky - Yes, long live the city filled with pretentious coffee shops!

Michael - Let’s be friends, the smug look you’re describing is exacrtly what I’m talking about. However, for me the offense is the same whether the “center of the universe” sentiment comes from a native or a non-native. If I hear one more person (yes, Pinky, most originally from the breadbasket) tell me I *have* to stay in NYC I may scream.

By: PinkyBrewster

PinkyBrewster — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:56:13 +0000

Michael:

I have some friends who stand by the assertion that nearly every new-york arrogant hipster slumming around brooklyn is actually from kansas or ohio or another part of the breadbasket.

By: bamalama

bamalama — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:31:45 +0000

inside sources say that nutter went to meet with the NYC 311 folks months before the election. but good luck getting that and phillystat up by the end of the year on $2 mil.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:21:04 +0000

Wynn said:

“I’m offended by New Yorkers who think NYC is the center of the universe and by Philadelphians who think you have to live amongst violence and grime to have city cred.”

I’m actually more offended by non-native “New Yorkers” who move there for college or post-college and then preach about how NYC is the center of universe and question the motives of anyone who would think to willingly leave or never live there in the first place. The smug look they give you is singular to those transplants, probably resulting from their need for validation of 1) their own choice to live there and 2) their superiority for being a “New Yorker.” Yeah, I’m looking at you, ex-girlfriend.

Hi Lauren!

By: PinkyBrewster

PinkyBrewster — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:02:21 +0000

Wynn said:

“I’m offended by New Yorkers who think NYC is the center of the universe and by Philadelphians who think you have to live amongst violence and grime to have city cred.”

Pinky says: Amen to that! Is that what Seattle is for?

By: Wynn

Wynn — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:04:11 +0000

I can’t help but wonder how many Philadelphians have moved to NYC in the same time frame? Having spent my college years in and around Philly, and my mid-twenties in NYC (and thus considering myself an expert) I would say both cities have their charm. I don’t think you can really ever say one city is “better” than another. Each city serves it’s own purpose. New York is an exciting whirlwind where people lose years. Philly is a city where you can really live for years (and not have to factor an hour of travel time when making plans with friends). I’m offended by New Yorkers who think NYC is the center of the universe and by Philadelphians who think you have to live amongst violence and grime to have city cred.