Both cities have special spots in my heart (only the Boston spot bleeds when one of our sports teams loses, but more on that later). Like all things, Boston and ze Big Apple each have a plethora of pros and cons, so I'm gonna hash out the pluses (+) and minuses (
Boston
+Riding the swan boats and climbing all over the Make Way for Ducklings statues in Boston Common is a rite-of-passage for any Masshole kid (or adult-- the fun transcends age and "maturity").
+Boston and MA as a whole have some of the richest histories in the country. In fact, the Founding Fathers heard Paul Revere's warning from their Massachusetts homes. And they definitely weren't tossing tea into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Swan Boats at the Public Garden |
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Yours truly with the Ducklings statues |
NYC
+I don’t have to drive! Hallelujah for my wallet because my insurance costs are higher than Snoop Dogg was in the 90's. The extensive subway system and your feet can take you everywhere [worth going]; far away areas of Queens and the Bronx need not apply.
+New York has a definite magnetism. Be it Rockefeller Plaza at Christmas, or the East Village on a random Friday night, New York draws you in. Listening to some Frank Sinatra and walking to Grand Central Station creates a better high than any drug (crack is whack, stay in school).
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Walk this way to public transit. |
The Big Apple and Boston aren't always at odds with one another, in fact they have a fair amount of common ground. Both these cities are home to nasty rivers-- NYC's East River is a glorified body dumping ground (I've never seen one, but Law&Order SVU would suggest otherwise). And in Boston, the Charles is still toxic, even after all the cleaning attempts over the decades. NYC and Boston can boast intensely prideful inhabitants (I <3 NY and #BostonStrong, anyone?), and we effing love our sports teams.
Dunks of the Day
Large Vanilla Iced Coffee. 6 Splendas. Not enough caffeine.
America and I run on Dunks |
Six Splenda!!??!!??!!??YIKES!
ReplyDeleteHaving visited NYC before, this now makes me want to visit Boston now to compare!
ReplyDeleteNYC is a lot flashier but it does have the stench. Personally i prefer boston due to the fact that it feels more open.
ReplyDeleteMasshole for life!
ReplyDeleteHell yeah! Kind of a ride or die type deal
Delete#BostonStrong
ReplyDeleteAmen, compadre
DeleteAre you still a Boston Sports fan?
ReplyDeleteDid we win this year's Super Bowl? I'll never give up my New England teams, too much love and pride there
DeleteI like New York as a city a bit more, it just feels more organized and less cramped.
ReplyDeleteDo you think NYC is more navigable than Boston?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. And as the least directionally-savvy person ever, I really appreciate it
DeleteThis makes me want to visit again!! I'm very entertained and i enjoyed the way that you write.
ReplyDeleteThanks! And travel is good for the soul, I fully recommend it
DeleteSplenda serving size is one packet be careful of excess artificial sugar intake
ReplyDeleteThanks, I should really cut down; I'm probably mummifying my intestines with it
DeleteTotally feel you on parking at the Prudential!!!! Paid over 50 bucks for five hours
ReplyDeleteIt really is The Nightmare of Boston parking
DeleteNew York is nice to visit especially in spring, but I would never want to live there. Boston has Fenway Park, so we win right there. But NYC does have a lot more diverse people and smells.
ReplyDeletefo shizzle
ReplyDeleteBoth are nice to visit and spend big bucks, but not enough living space for me.
ReplyDeleteGo Sox
ReplyDeleteDUDE you used a Bible reference as a metaphor omg
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