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paft in talk_politics

"Don't Mess with Texas...?" (NSFW)

Jul 19, 2013 07:23

So in honor of Friday, I'm posting this video with Lewis Black, a response to Governor Perry's recent ad campaign dissing places like Illinois, California, and New York ( Read more... )

humor, usa, satire

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rick_day July 19 2013, 14:35:50 UTC

*reu* typical rude new yorker asswipes.

paft July 19 2013, 14:38:52 UTC

It wasn't New York that took out insulting ads in other states.

And yeah, those are all "typical" New Yorkers. Lots of different colors, languages, and foods there. I can see why some Texans would find that scary.

enders_shadow July 19 2013, 16:26:45 UTC

nahhh, we keep our ads that insult other states in the state, as all states should.

i mean, you ever see the Manhattan Mini Storage ads? they pander to NYC based audience, HARD. examples:

'sure, cause you'll fit right in in CT'
'why leave a city that has 6 major sports teams, and the mets?'
a week-ish before gay marriage passed here they had:
dont like gay marriage? dont get gay married.

paft July 19 2013, 20:51:04 UTC

Yes, a promotional ad within a state is a far cry from taking out ads in other states that insult those other states.

And if business is so great in Texas, why do they feel compelled to take out these ads?

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pastorlenny July 19 2013, 14:56:03 UTC

Or the greatest, most diverse city in this country the history of humankind.

FTFY

johnny9fingers July 19 2013, 15:06:52 UTC

Close: but 3,459 miles too far West. ;)

pastorlenny July 19 2013, 15:16:04 UTC

This reminds me of a cab ride I took in 1978 with some punk-scene Brits who were arguing with me about music in the UK vs. the US. At one point, completely frustrated, I said "What about The Ramones?" As if on cue, they looked at each other for a moment and then replied "The Ramones? 'Oos she??"

johnny9fingers July 19 2013, 16:07:41 UTC

Well, punk kids could be a bit homophobic at times.

Personally I'd have gone with the MC5, the New York Dolls, and perhaps Iggy and the Stooges on that discussion.

And I'll grant you, NY is certainly the only other contender for greatest, most diverse city in the world. (Which ain't the same thing as largest or most populous, as we both agree.)

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enders_shadow July 19 2013, 16:22:41 UTC

MDMA got ya feeling like a champion /
the city that never sleeps better slip you an ambien

lets hear it for NY...

telemann July 19 2013, 16:23:51 UTC

Haha. Lewis Black is great.

rick_day July 19 2013, 16:54:01 UTC

Lewis Black is a closeted Texan

telemann July 19 2013, 16:59:26 UTC

Does left holstered gun means he's a bottom or a top then?

rick_day July 19 2013, 17:40:11 UTC

some use bullets...

some use shells...

I guess you have to check out their hankie color

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enders_shadow July 19 2013, 17:14:23 UTC

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interesting... rick_day July 19 2013, 18:45:25 UTC

It looks like there are as many New Yorkers in Texas as 'others'.

Well..well...

telemann July 19 2013, 19:07:38 UTC

I'm not sure, but I don't think that what the map means, it's a very cool linguistic survey, and shows respondents answers to questions, such as "When you hear the words 'the city', what do you think that means?" The answer given ("New York City") is given in red. If it were a map of former NYCers, Atlanta wouldn't be so blue.

rimpala July 20 2013, 06:50:53 UTC

I'm still curious to see how many people said "L.A."

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