nomorekids
The original, baby
And you're a mod? I bet you aren't even from America. Any place in the USA is better off than whatever country you're in.
...he was kidding. TU is one of my homeboys, on many levels.
And you're a mod? I bet you aren't even from America. Any place in the USA is better off than whatever country you're in.
Have you SEEN American cities lately? Most of the world looks better off than the USA these days. Oh, and the south...
Have you SEEN American cities lately? Most of the world looks better off than the USA these days. Oh, and the south...
Now, here I do take issue.
People from Hartford shouldn't be throwing stones so close to their glass houses. I went to UConn for a couple of years, and I was eager to get to the south...or wherever else.
My 'house' is made of Portland brownstone. What's yours made of? This is multiple choice to make it easier.
a) Tin
b) Plywood
c) Aluminum (for when it's traveling)
My 'house' is made of Portland brownstone. What's yours made of? This is multiple choice to make it easier.
a) Tin
b) Plywood
c) Aluminum (for when it's traveling)
He does have a point. Quality of life, quality of air, quality of job opportunities, and quality of education and safety all have to do with what your house is made of. I'll give credit for a good point when I see it. Per capita income. All that terrible stuff.
There's no sense in arguing with him. He's had all kinds of primary research at his hands. He's seen Andy Griffith, he's even seen Hee-Haw. This guy KNOWS the south, and nothing a couple of rubes like us can say will change his sophisticated, Hartford mind.
Don't get me wrong, I love the people from Hartford for the most part but even the most candid of them will tell you it's the armpit of new england.
That would be New Bedford or Bridgeport, actually.
Coincidentally, you appear to be from North Carolina. Therefore, you probably deserve some criticism of your cities in return. However, having been there, I'm still unaware of any cities in North Carolina. In fact, the entire state just seemed like one big bland suburb where people just drive to work, Wal-Mart, and back to their single family clapboard house, all whilst wearing clothing styles of a decade ago.
Sure you're economy might be OK, for now, but just wait until the price of gasoline jumps. You'll all starve to death if you can't drive to your nearest Wal-Mart. I'm actually a bit concerned for all of you.
Don't get me wrong, I love the people from Hartford for the most part but even the most candid of them will tell you it's the armpit of new england.
Wow, we actually agree on something...how rare based on our previous exchanges.That would be New Bedford or Bridgeport, actually.
Wow, we actually agree on something...how rare based on our previous exchanges.
Sure you're economy might be OK, for now, but just wait until the price of gasoline jumps. You'll all starve to death if you can't drive to your nearest Wal-Mart. I'm actually a bit concerned for all of you.
Yeah thats what happens in the South. And then in Canada they skate from their freezing wooden shack to an ice fishing hole, find nothing, go home and settle for having only maple syrup to nourish their bodies. Right?
Let's stop the ignorance.
I could care less about his opinion of who "deserves" a team and who doesn't.
I simply took issue, as someone that is\was a northerner living in the south, with his laughably cliched characterization of the south. I thought perhaps there'd be some redemption for him..but...nope...see his second attack on Caniac.
Ben Matlock invades yet another HOF thread? It's either a conspiracy or a movement.What about Mayberry R.F.D.? Or Matlock?
He did the same thing to me several times earlier this year when I went at it with him over supporting the Hartford Wolf*Pack (AHL) as opposed to letting them fail and then supporting whatever "minor league" team (probably another AHL team) came into the Hartford Civic Center afterwards.
I just view most of the Northern attitude (in many things...not limited to hockey) to be arrogant and ignorant. I can honestly say that I'm proud to be a "transplant" here in Nashville and although I don't love everything...I feel very "at home" here and wouldn't move back to CT anytime soon (although I hold no ill will towards the State or the City of Hartford).
You're right, I apologize. I made a blanket statement that is as ignorant as those I was complaining about. Got caught up in the moment I guess.Some people in the north may be ignorant (of the south in this case, particularly hockey) but using a blanket statement to say such isn't any less ignorant on your part.
Yes, let's get back on topic. Honestly there were a lot of empty seats visible at both games (I was switching back and forth constantly), but Detroit's are sold to businesses and simply went unused while Washington's were simply unpurchased/distributed.And to get this thread back on topic Detroit with the sell out tonight, Washington with 13,622... I would have thought there was more, looked fuller then that to me the parts I watched.
You're right, I apologize. I made a blanket statement that is as ignorant as those I was complaining about. Got caught up in the moment I guess.
Yes, let's get back on topic. Honestly there were a lot of empty seats visible at both games (I was switching back and forth constantly), but Detroit's are sold to businesses and simply went unused while Washington's were simply unpurchased/distributed.
Thought the Washington/San Jose game was far more entertaining, but that could have just been my dislike of the Wings shining through.
I'm not afraid to admit when I'm wrong. I also "agree to disagree" a lot when an argument starts going nowhere as well. I read this thread quite often and mostly keep my feelings to myself, but felt compelled to post tonight.Wow, I wasn't expecting that peaceful of a reply... for a second I thought I ventured into the wrong thread. No one ever is that nice in this thread.
I was watching the TSN feed and they interviewed the Caps' Brian Pothier during the first intermission. Although it was an intermission, it looked like there were large areas of seating that had not been touched. Obviously I couldn't tell for sure, but that was the appearance I got from the TV feed.I didn't spend a bunch of time on the Caps game and most of it was the shootout. That could be why it seemed fuller.
Honestly, I don't think there is too much wrong with the situation except for as you mention seats being unavailable for "Jack and Jill" fan to purchase. At least there is a demand created for the tickets due to the sold out building...regardless of however many people are in the seats. There will always be empty seats in a building...even if it is Game 7 of the SCF being played in Toronto. Someone will have an emergency and will either have to miss the game or will have to leave during the game. That is human nature.Yeah I thought the Red Wings was less then full but the tickets were sold at least. It may (and does) suck for the casual fan who can't get in but no since in complaining about a full house.