Pierre the Great Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 My russian roommate is like no chicago is dump, you say chicago and nobody knows where it is. Yet he's never been to chicago and thinks Moscow is higher on the international rankings then Chicago for "global cities" yet Chicago is at 10 points New York is at 12 and Moscow is at 7. So when someone says Chicago, do you automatically conjure up a picture? Polled my roommates and they're idiots. Thought Milan was in Asia and Hong Kong was in Japan. Heck the guy said he was a hockey fan and he didn't know the Chicago Blackhawks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLP Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 "the international rankings" ? Chicago the Musical really put that town on the map! Hmm, I think of super buildings, a lake, jazz and of course wind. Good stuff, still wouldn't want to live there though. Moscow has sculptures and chandeliers in their subway, did you know that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Chicago is my favourite place to live in the US. Beautiful architecture, lots of museums, the lyric opera, every major sport (and the white sox are still cheap!), a vibrant night life, some of the better public transport in the US, and a restaurant scene just below San Francisco. Of course... it is kinda my adoptive hometown after leaving Montreal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I think about airport, sports and this awesome streets configuration where it's all perpendicular : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I think about airport, sports and this awesome streets configuration where it's all perpendicular : I CAN SEE MY HOUSE ON THERE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre the Great Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 International City Rankings Chicago Mericantile Exchange (merged with Board of Trade) its a huge financial centre. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_city Chicago is a 10 Moscow is at 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mils Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 "Which city is greater" is a ridiculous argument from the start because nothing can be proven, it's all opinion. Trying to assert, as a fact, that one city is greater than another is really pointless. What's important to one is not important to another. That's like trying to argue which color is the most beautiful. The very idea that somebody tried to sit down and rank cities is sort of hysterical. The thought of Pierre living with an opinionated Russian dude triggers images of The Odd Couple and some of the worst episodes "The Real World." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenadian Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 (edited) OR Edited November 6, 2007 by kenadian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre the Great Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 "Which city is greater" is a ridiculous argument from the start because nothing can be proven, it's all opinion. Trying to assert, as a fact, that one city is greater than another is really pointless. What's important to one is not important to another. That's like trying to argue which color is the most beautiful. The very idea that somebody tried to sit down and rank cities is sort of hysterical. The thought of Pierre living with an opinionated Russian dude triggers images of The Odd Couple and some of the worst episodes "The Real World." haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanpuck33 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 The thought of Pierre living with an opinionated Russian dude triggers images of The Odd Couple and some of the worst episodes "The Real World." What a cruel thing to compare The Odd Couple to, that show was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsaneHABSfan Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 The thought of Pierre living with an opinionated Russian dude triggers images of The Odd Couple and some of the worst episodes "The Real World." Mils, that was outstanding!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Chicago is by far my favourite US city I have now been there twice seen some Cubs games and a Sox game. The people are great and public transit is easy and cheap. The Museums and Aquarium are awesome and it is so clean, beaches downtown is pretty cool as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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