Though I agree with Churba's points, I would contend that NYC is the cultural capital of the USA. Which really isn't saying much. I should move to London...
Well, I can tell you, from the outside, LA and Washington are seen as more important culturally, as so much of what we see of the US comes out of LA or is based in LA, and Washington is the seat of government, with NYC being third, as the Big, Big city that you see in all the movies that are coming out of Hollywood, and being a very important city financially.
Not saying this is how it is inside, just how we see it from outside.
LA trumps NYC in terms of cultural influence if only because of Hollywood.
But how many movies take place in NYC?
Yeah sure, but how many of those movies are written by people who live in LA? Hollywood shapes people's perception of New York much more than actual New York does.
Yeah sure, but how many of those movies are written by people who live in LA? Hollywood shapes people's perception of New York much more than actual New York does.
Thus why many of us outside the US see it as more of a cultural hub than New York, despite so many works that come out of LA being set in Bew York. To put it another way, New York is an icon, but we know it's LA that's writing all their tourist information brochures.
I started writing responses for the rest, but either Scott is trolling or stupefyingly ignorant. Either way It's probably best not to bother. >_<</p>
I'm leaning towards the latter.
Also, I'm leaning more towards this after some thought, after the ludicrous, Possibly Transmetropolitan-fueled fantasy by Scrym that everyone, everywhere calls New York City by just "The City", which is, needless to say, utterly insane, and absolutely untrue.
So you're saying to just go through the motions and not care? Not gonna happen. I put myself into everything I do and, by gum, I'm going to make it an awesome experience.
So you're saying to just go through the motions and not care? Not gonna happen. I put myself into everything I do and, by gum, I'm going to make it an awesome experience.
No no no, that's not what I'm saying. Go become an Enforcer because it is awesome, which makes you awesome because you want to be a Enforcer. I'm saying to not argue with Scott because it's like beating your head against a concrete wall: painful and useless.
Who's arguing? I'm just saying that if I come up to you and ask where the registration is, I want to hear "right this way sir" and not "tee hee" or "durp durp durp" like staff at other conventions.
The implication on Scotts part that I'm going to "durp durp durp" when asked a serious question is a tad insulting. I'm there to help, not be an idiot. The *WORST* answer I'll ever give someone is "I don't know but I'll get you that information. I'll be right back!". This is assuming I don't face someone asking something outrageous, where I'll just have to say no.
The implication on Scotts part that I'm going to "durp durp durp" when asked a serious question is a tad insulting. I'm there to help, not be an idiot. The *WORST* answer I'll ever give someone is "I don't know but I'll get you that information. I'll be right back!". This is assuming I don't face someone asking something outrageous, where I'll just have to say no.
Well, you said you were filled with giddiness, which either means you are dizzy and going to pass out (not so good) or frivolous and lighthearted, the opposite of serious.
Well, you said you were filled with giddiness, which either means you are dizzy and going to pass out (not so good) or frivolous and lighthearted, the opposite of serious.
Well, it's not like it's starting tomorrow. I'd say there is more than enough opportunity to settle down to merely enthusiastic and happy to be doing the job, before PAX prime rolls around. And lets face it, Enthusiastic and happy volunteers are always a good thing, for this sort of business.
And lets face it, Enthusiastic and happy volunteers are always a good thing, for this sort of business.
Not a good thing, a mandatory thing.
Now, class, see how Scott took an argument that was originally against his original position and made it look like that's what he was saying all along? That's the Rubin Rotationary Theorem; learn it, and use it well.
Now, class, see how Scott took an argument that was originally against his original position and made it look like that's what he was saying all along? That's the Rubin Rotationary Theorem; learn it, and use it well.
Now class. Remember our other threads about reading every single word very carefully. It also applies to writing every word carefully Ethusiastic, happy, and giddy are three separate words with separate meanings.
Imagine you're in the championship game of a team sport. Your teammate says, "Oh man, I'm so giddy." Well, they better take a chill pill. This is serious business. We gotta rock this, can't be getting all silly now.
If they say "Alright boys, let's kick some ass!" you say "FUCK YEAH BITCHES!"
It's completely different. Every word is important.
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Not saying this is how it is inside, just how we see it from outside.
To put it another way, New York is an icon, but we know it's LA that's writing all their tourist information brochures. Also, I'm leaning more towards this after some thought, after the ludicrous, Possibly Transmetropolitan-fueled fantasy by Scrym that everyone, everywhere calls New York City by just "The City", which is, needless to say, utterly insane, and absolutely untrue.
So you're saying to just go through the motions and not care? Not gonna happen. I put myself into everything I do and, by gum, I'm going to make it an awesome experience.
Imagine you're in the championship game of a team sport. Your teammate says, "Oh man, I'm so giddy." Well, they better take a chill pill. This is serious business. We gotta rock this, can't be getting all silly now.
If they say "Alright boys, let's kick some ass!" you say "FUCK YEAH BITCHES!"
It's completely different. Every word is important.