Can Someone Explain To Me Why

#128
#128
...the suburbs are boring?

They're suburbs. They're supposed to be nice, safe and sterile for the people fleeing from the "woes of the city".
 
#129
#129
Crew said:
...the suburbs are boring?

They're suburbs. They're supposed to be nice, safe and sterile for the people fleeing from the "woes of the city".
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Like the goofball skateboarders.
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#135
#135
GreyWolf1129 said:
Yeah...trust me, you're 20. There's a reason why most people your age don't go to Beale Street. There's also a reason why it's mostly "21 and above" on Beale Street. You being a good example.

No, you don't know Memphis. You don't seem to be interested in it at all. Not surprised; you're from the X-Box generation.

And one of these days...you'll be an old man. Think about it.

Go Vols.
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I don't care how old you are. Memphis is a ****hole. Period. When a city is ranked one of the worst to live in, because of its crime rate, it's a ****hole.
 
#136
#136
Sikerth said:
That's why I said, "Hate to be that guy, but. . ." ;p



You're generalizing me into a group of people that you're making a judgmental statement about. Good try.



Yes, I do know Memphis. If I'm part of the XBox generation, why do I skateboard more than any other activity? That makes sense.

I used to be interested. I used to go out and look for random things to do that weren't skateboarding. It's just not the city for me. It doesn't really match my interests. Is it wrong that my opinion of the city doesn't match yours?
You don't know me, so why do you pretend to be knowledgeable in how well I know the town I've lived in for almost 21 years?

I ended up involving myself in one thing and becoming very active in the group pushing for a new skate park to be built here, and we were successful.


Care to explain to me why people my age don't go to Beale Street other than not liking the music or general theme?


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Oh, and thank you for telling me that I will be old someday! Had no idea. It was more of a joke at his 'young man' comment. You know, joke? Like 'haha'?

Also, some food for thought: The 11 Most Dangerous Cities - US News and World Report
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I have a good friend who is a cop in Memphis. We used to swap "war stories", but nothing I ever experienced came close to some of the stuff he's seen, and been involved in.

You're what, 20?...21? I have socks older than you. But I was 20 once, and I remember what it was like thinking I was cool and smart. Enjoy your youth. When it's time to jump onboard the USS Real World, you'll understand why.....

Then again, maybe you can turn the skateboarding into a good living. Others have. No reason why you shouldn't follow that dream, and see where it leads you.

Obviously, it won't be Beale Street.

Go Vols.
 
#137
#137
I like Memphis. It is quite different from the rest of the state, but it offers its own unique experience. Not everything has to be the same to be great.

Only one thing will change the way Memphians feel about Knoxville/TN. Make them know we appreciate what they offer and by helping in what ways we can. IDC how much more one city might offer more than the other, if you feel everything about you is unwelcome in the other, you will naturally hate that place.
 
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#138
Sikerth said:
I have lived in Memphis for 21 years. Having moved back to Memphis from Knoxville after a semester and having spent a year and a half going to Memphis, I can tell you that I hate Memphis as a city. I love some of the people here, but there is a reason that my friends here in Memphis refer to our city as Memfrica. Being on the top of the 'Most Dangerous Cities' list many times does not, in my mind, constitute being considered a great city.

Name one great thing Memphis has...
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Because they're racists?

In short, UT doesn't do well recruiting Memphis because it's 6 hours away. I'ts better to ask "Why doesn't UT recruit Washington DC/Richmond/Indianapolis well?" Those are comparable distances.

I'm sure the absolute disdain displayed for the city doesn't help matters though. The city has plenty of beautiful sections, until you start picking and choosing what is "really part of Memphis". The neighborhoods in East Memphis are some of the best looking in the state.

Sure, the crime numbers are staggering, but unless you're living in Whitehaven or Nutbush or a terrible neighborhood like that, you're exposed to the same crime that you would be anywhere else in the state.

And to the kid who's complaining that there is nothing to do in Memphis and wants to come back to Knoxville, good luck with that.
 
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#139
Sikerth said:
The whole Memfrica term was taught to me by a black man. Please don't cast that kind of judgment onto me. Hate to be that guy, but my best friend is black and HE calls it Memfrica.

FedEx's world headquarters is in Collierville. Go down Winchester about 10 miles west, and everything changes.

For kids, Beale Street isn't all that great. Trust me, I'm 20, and most of the people my age never go there. The music doesn't really draw our generation, and certain (or all) nights limit the age to 21 and above, so Beale Street and the music only really applies to the older demographic. I guess it's great for the bars, but I don't drink. People watching there can be entertaining at times.

I'll give you the Grizzlies, even though most of the city didn't care about the team until this year. Fair-weather much?

Red Birds baseball would be much more of an attraction if it was a professional team. Been to a game, wasn't too impressed.

St. Jude Classic I will give you, but that's a once-a-year thing.

The Peabody can be fun. I enjoy the ducks. Looking forward to my first Q107.5 rooftop party this July.

Mud Island is cool if you're a fan of any performers coming in. I've yet to go to a concert due to lack of interest in performances.

I agree with you 100% on medical treatment facilities.

Being 'undeclared' as far as religion goes, religious facilities are a mute point to me. Although, I do help head a skateboarding 'ministry' at the church I went to as a kid. My high school graduation ceremony was at Bellevue Baptist, and it is a 10 minute drive from me (with Hope Pres. even closer).


I guess maybe the city can be a great city if you're in to the right things, but quite honestly, none of above things you listed have ever really caused me to enjoy living here. I know my city, and very little of it appeals to me. Very few major/decent performers come through here, so the concert scene is kind of dead. The New Daisy is not my idea of a fun punk concert, and the only electronic genre shows have maybe 100 people at most show, so it's kinda dead at the show.
The Orpheum has some really cool shows come through, but that's maybe once a year.
I skateboard, and we just broke ground on a real (hopefully decent) skate park this month. Otherwise, skateboarding forces you to drive to Oxford, Marion, or Southhaven for a skate park that wasn't designed by politicians. Hell, I try my best to go to Nashville at least three-four times a year and Knoxville (best park in the state) at least twice.
Also, just the pure lack of people my age due to bigger schools within a three-four hour drive leaves much to be desired for socially.


As a college kid, living in the suburbs here is kind of just.... boring. Yeah, there's some cool stuff, but hardly any of it is EXCITING. I usually have to drive an hour or two to find anything exciting going on. Hopefully get to attend school back in Knoxville this Fall.

Old man, don't tell me I don't know my city just because I don't enjoy living here as much as you do/did/would.
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I'm gonna call BS on this post. The whole Memphrica thing is suspect at best. I've seen several variations of Memphrica involving Memphis and some other 3rd world mostly black country and they've all come from white people. I've NEVER seen or heard a black person call Memphis Memphrica. Yeah it's possible that you got it from him but HIGHLY unlikely.

Secondly, FedEx world HQ is NOT in Collierville. It's at the corner of Winchester & Hacks Cross. That's Memphis bud. I live right by Wyndyke CC which is 2-3 minutes east of there and I've never gotten a piece of mail addressed to me that says Collierville. Another 3-4 minutes east is my place of employment. Just inside the Germantown city limits. You're not even in Collierville for another 2-3 minutes after that until you get to the Winchester/Houston Levee area.
 
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MemphianVol said:
I'm gonna call BS on this post. The whole Memphrica thing is suspect at best. I've seen several variations of Memphrica involving Memphis and some other 3rd world mostly black country and they've all come from white people. I've NEVER seen or heard a black person call Memphis Memphrica. Yeah it's possible that you got it from him but HIGHLY unlikely.

Secondly, FedEx world HQ is NOT in Collierville. It's at the corner of Winchester & Hacks Cross. That's Memphis bud. I live right by Wyndyke CC which is 2-3 minutes east of there and I've never gotten a piece of mail addressed to me that says Collierville. Another 3-4 minutes east is my place of employment. Just inside the Germantown city limits. You're not even in Collierville for another 2-3 minutes after that until you get to the Winchester/Houston Levee area.
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Exactly my sentiments. Even if it was accurate, making a distinction between Collierville and Memphis is like making the distinction between Knoxville and Farragut. Memphis gets to claim FedEx, whether or not it's technically in Collierville.
 
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#142
MemphisCanes said:
And to the kid who's complaining that there is nothing to do in Memphis and wants to come back to Knoxville, good luck with that.
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He's not gonna be happy until he's in a skate park the size of Utah...with free food, lodging, and weed...no taxes...free healthcare (for those inevitable crashes)...no cops...and no rules.

In other words...Pelosi-Land.

Knoxville ain't gonna do it for him.

Go Vols.
 
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#143
GreyWolf1129 said:
He's not gonna be happy until he's in a skate park the size of Utah...with free food, lodging, and weed...no taxes...free healthcare (for those inevitable crashes)...no cops...and no rules.

In other words...Pelosi-Land.

Knoxville ain't gonna do it for him.

Go Vols.
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Our skate park in Memphis has MAYBE the square footage the first floor of my house.
 
#144
#144
On a side note, plenty of others here have called Memphis a **** hole, and not one of them have gotten the attention I have. Maybe I should add less detail to my arguments.
 
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#147
Sikerth said:
I have lived in Memphis for 21 years. Having moved back to Memphis from Knoxville after a semester and having spent a year and a half going to Memphis, I can tell you that I hate Memphis as a city. I love some of the people here, but there is a reason that my friends here in Memphis refer to our city as Memfrica. Being on the top of the 'Most Dangerous Cities' list many times does not, in my mind, constitute being considered a great city.

Name one great thing Memphis has...
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Oh come on, it's the home of Elvis, three 6 mafia & 8Ball & MJG. You can't get betterer than that
 
#148
#148
Sikerth said:
On a side note, plenty of others here have called Memphis a **** hole, and not one of them have gotten the attention I have. Maybe I should add less detail to my arguments.
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Throw-away comments are pretty common here, you attempted to justify your remarks.
 
#149
#149
Crew said:
Throw-away comments are pretty common here, you attempted to justify your remarks.
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Most of my Memphis college friends that actually live here agree with my statements (see attachment). If people on here like the city, that's fine, but from many young people's perspectives, it's mediocre at best.

Call me racist; you're entitled to think what you want on that subject, and we can agree to disagree on whether or not I know my city and on the reasons I have listed that I don't like the city. However, everyday conversations with my peers over the last three semesters have led me to realize that a lot of college kids here just do not enjoy living here. This includes an exchange student from London. He couldn't wait to get back to London after being here.

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