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BlueEyedAndDangerous

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DC suck?!
« on: October 01, 2003, 02:37:00 pm »
Is anyone else sick of people whining about how lame DC is for nightlife? I know it is not NYC, but I always have plenty to do. Especially since we have the fabulous venue, 930.
 
 I figure that these types of people will always find something wrong to complain about.

thirsty moore

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Re: DC suck?!
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2003, 02:49:00 pm »
Thank you, ad nauseam.  I love this city.  NYC is too obvious.  Everything is right in front of you.  At least in DC you have to dig in a little.
 
 That said though, I would move to NYC in a second.  But here's great for now.

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Re: DC suck?!
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2003, 02:57:00 pm »
I love D.C., and you know what -- I kind of enjoy that I'm pretty cool and connected here.  In NYC, I'd probably be a big loser.  (I would not move to NYC, though I love visiting -- my sister's there, along with college friends as I went to school in Po'town).
 
 I think there's lots to do in D.C., though I will say, it's not always easy to find folks willing to do them with me (especially shows, as that's a niche activity for music fans, and based on particular tastes as well).  But I think for me it's more a matter of hitting my mid-30s and having more friends home with kids.  I still make it out for something about 3 - 5 nights a week, though -- not bad for an old gal.

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Re: DC suck?!
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2003, 03:14:00 pm »
Great points.
 
 Also, I think if you live in NYC and you aren't rich, you would probably have to work so much you wouldn't have time to do anything.

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Re: DC suck?!
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2003, 04:45:00 pm »
Bags, you are NOT old!!!!   :eek:  Don't ever let me hear (or read) you say that again.
 
 Any of you who think DC sucks ought to try Baltimore. Now that sucks! It's only better in affordability and living space.
 
 Generally, I don't hear people saying that DC sucks. I do hear them bitch about bands skipping DC, gripes about the people, the transportation, and other similiar complaints you'd have in most other cities, some of which are very valid.
 
 It's been said many times before on this forum, if you can't find anyone to go with, just go it alone. I end up having to do that all the time. I've learned the hard way that it beats sitting home alone or, worse yet, missing out on something good. My main beef with DC is how very anti-social people are with others that they don't know. And don't tell me to take the intiative. I have and it often doesn't work in DC. I've heard many, many people with the same complaint about this town and some of them were out-of-towners living in other parts of the world.
 
 NY's a breeze. The people may be blunt but they are often very friendly and easy to meet. It's the massive rat problem that turns me off about that city now.  
 
 I love DC dispite it's notorious infestation of politicians.

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Re: DC suck?!
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2003, 04:55:00 pm »
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
  Bags, you are NOT old!!!!    :eek:   Don't ever let me hear (or read) you say that again.
 
Sorry -- I was out in the 'burbs with friends with toddlers and babies, and I felt old.  But don't worry, after hitting Clem Snide tonight and possibly Super Furry Animals tomorrow, I'll be dancing about like a sprite again!

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Re: DC suck?!
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2003, 04:57:00 pm »
It's weird, I've never noticed the anti-social behavior you speak of, Jaguar.  Maybe it's just because I'm unusually hot.
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Re: DC suck?!
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2003, 05:00:00 pm »
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
  It's been said many times before on this forum, if you can't find anyone to go with, just go it alone. I end up having to do that all the time. I've learned the hard way that it beats sitting home alone or, worse yet, missing out on something good. My main beef with DC is how very anti-social people are with others that they don't know. And don't tell me to take the intiative. I have and it often doesn't work in DC. I've heard many, many people with the same complaint about this town and some of them were out-of-towners living in other parts of the world.
 
I agree, Jag, and I go it alone when I need to.  Will do so for Clem Snide, and probably will do so for The Sights, The Decemberists, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Hot Hot Heat and Guster.  I think it's harder for women, though, to 'take the initiative' when you're out alone.  I'm really extroverted (and some would even say loud and a wee bit over the top), but usually take along a CityPaper and sit quietly until the band starts if I'm flying solo.  It's just weird to be out by yourself and say, "hey, I'm here, talk to me!"
 
 Do you meet people when you go to a show on your own?

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Re: DC suck?!
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2003, 05:07:00 pm »
Actually, Bags is the biggest introvert in the world and really doesn't talk to anyone ;-)
 
 And she's not old, b/c i'm older than her!

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Re: DC suck?!
« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2003, 05:09:00 pm »
Yeah, it's true, that's why I hang out here in an "internet cafe"
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  Actually, Bags is the biggest introvert in the world and really doesn't talk to anyone ;-)
 
 And she's not old, b/c i'm older than her!

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Re: DC suck?!
« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2003, 05:24:00 pm »
you also hang around the Velvet Lounge...

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Re: DC suck?!
« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2003, 05:30:00 pm »
Hello, I'm new here and just wanted to comment, hope you don't mind.  :)  I lived in Brooklyn for 2 years and loved NYC, but BlueEyedAndDangerous is right about it being expensive. It seems $20 dissappears the second you step out your door. I moved back here so I could actually save a little $$ to quench my desire to travel. Now I am currently planning on backpacking for a month in Australia next year. Granted it's some sacraficing of social life here and there, but something that would i have never been to save for had i stayed in NYC. DC is a great city, I think it just takes a little more initiative. Do some digging, get out, and some have fun!!

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Re: DC suck?!
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2003, 05:36:00 pm »
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
  Bags, you are NOT old!!!!     :eek:    Don't ever let me hear (or read) you say that again.
 
Sorry -- I was out in the 'burbs with friends with toddlers and babies, and I felt old.  But don't worry, after hitting Clem Snide tonight and possibly Super Furry Animals tomorrow, I'll be dancing about like a sprite again! [/b]
That's the spirit! But I know how you feel. I've been there and have learned to go on with my life instead of waiting for others to include me in their changing (no diaper pun intended) lives.
 
 Doomie, either you are a natural people magnet or you have so many friends in DC that you always run into someone that you know. Everyone is usually fine once you meet them, it's getting to meet them that is so difficult. You would think it's easier for a woman but it's not between all the competitive women and the guys who are either gay or already taken or too busy to bother. I find that the DC people just stick with their own and aren't interested in meeting anyone who doesn't have the sacred "our crowd" seal of approval. This isn't just a flirting thing I'm talking about either. I mean it in it's purest social sense.
 
 Honestly, I have found it much more difficult to meet people when I'm out anywhere alone than when I'm with another person. Not really sure why. I've even had some people say some really stupidly rude things to me about it before too, which made me feel even worse. I use to think that it was just me until so many others confided in me that they've had the very same problems, especially in DC moreso than anywhere else.
 
 Bags, I may be at one or two of those shows. We'll have to look for each other.

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Re: DC suck?!
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2003, 05:38:00 pm »
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  Hello, I'm new here and just wanted to comment, hope you don't mind.   :)  
That's what we're here for lioness!  Chime in, by all means.
 
 Australia is mesmerizing, by the way.  Spend multiple days in, near or around the Great Barrier Reef.

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Re: DC suck?!
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2003, 05:40:00 pm »
hey now, I have every right to complain.  in fact, I'm a teenager, it's expected of me.  I'm just fulfilling my duty.
 
 and going out alone isn't an option for me, I have parents.