gilwood
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I was talking to some chick at a NY bar last night and I mentioned that I lived in New Jersey. She said that she wouldn't hold that against me and that I should feel lucky for that. I said thank you in a patronizing way, but I think she didn't pick up on that.
This thread also brings some of the hate to light:
http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...ey#post2262736
I didn't even realize that Governor Patterson hated New Jersey until I saw that hilarious SNL skit with Fred Armisen. I understand the Guido stereotype, but I think more guidos are from Long Island (Strong Island), Staten island, Bronx, etc. Overall, it appears there's a stereotype that the state is low-class, yet Princeton is one of the classiest places in the country. Morris County is also the richest county in the country. It's true there are many, many rude people in NJ. But I found that most of these people are out of towners that moved in and are bored with all the sudden free time they have. I've had many encounters with these people.
I find NJ to be ridiculously convenient. I for one live 12 minutes from work and have a 27 hole golf course across the street from my job. I wake up at 8:00 get to work at 8:30, I get out of work at 5:00 and tee off at 5:10. Other days, I play softball, etc. I also only pay about $1300 for rent in my one bedroom, but I feed ducks, rabbits, and deers from my deck which overlooks a lake. I also park right in front of my door at any time. There's plenty of parking for anyone. You can own 5 cars here with no problem. The funny thing is, I'm 12 miles from NYC and usually can go from my front door to being parked most places in NY in 30 minutes. I almost always beat my friends THAT LIVE in NY to any event , which is strange.
Actually, because of the incredible diversity of NJ, there is a wealth of great, cheap restaurants from all over the world. But you do have to trial a lot of these places to find those hidden gems. I know of several great thai, malaysian, columbian, ethiopian spots here. I'm pretty used to paying $10 for an entree and $3 for a beer.
There is some stinky areas near secaucus, but I can't understand how NYers can complain because they are sitting in apartments over streets that are in bumper to bumper traffic all day long. There are literally breathing exhaust a good part of the day.
The funny thing about that NY residing chick I met is that she went on and on about how intelligent she was. She also claimed that she was the VP of a bank. When I asked how Sarbane Oxley is affecting her, she didn't know what that was. When I asked her if she had been to a hot spot in NY, she responded "What do you think? I live in NY!". Later, she admitted that she hadn't been there. It seems like she was putting a lot of time and effort into her social status appearances.
Y'know, overall, I hate to defend NJ. It's not that great of a place. I just find it be pretty much like any other suburb of NY. I don't think it's worse or better than Queens or Westchester. There are good and bad points. Like any suburb, most of the intelligent people will move into the city center (Manhattan) and leave the outskirts with the leftovers. Later, they might move back after they get married to have a lawn to play with their kids on. Manhattaners do appear to be more ambitious than suburbians. Opinions?
This thread also brings some of the hate to light:
http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...ey#post2262736
I didn't even realize that Governor Patterson hated New Jersey until I saw that hilarious SNL skit with Fred Armisen. I understand the Guido stereotype, but I think more guidos are from Long Island (Strong Island), Staten island, Bronx, etc. Overall, it appears there's a stereotype that the state is low-class, yet Princeton is one of the classiest places in the country. Morris County is also the richest county in the country. It's true there are many, many rude people in NJ. But I found that most of these people are out of towners that moved in and are bored with all the sudden free time they have. I've had many encounters with these people.
I find NJ to be ridiculously convenient. I for one live 12 minutes from work and have a 27 hole golf course across the street from my job. I wake up at 8:00 get to work at 8:30, I get out of work at 5:00 and tee off at 5:10. Other days, I play softball, etc. I also only pay about $1300 for rent in my one bedroom, but I feed ducks, rabbits, and deers from my deck which overlooks a lake. I also park right in front of my door at any time. There's plenty of parking for anyone. You can own 5 cars here with no problem. The funny thing is, I'm 12 miles from NYC and usually can go from my front door to being parked most places in NY in 30 minutes. I almost always beat my friends THAT LIVE in NY to any event , which is strange.
Actually, because of the incredible diversity of NJ, there is a wealth of great, cheap restaurants from all over the world. But you do have to trial a lot of these places to find those hidden gems. I know of several great thai, malaysian, columbian, ethiopian spots here. I'm pretty used to paying $10 for an entree and $3 for a beer.
There is some stinky areas near secaucus, but I can't understand how NYers can complain because they are sitting in apartments over streets that are in bumper to bumper traffic all day long. There are literally breathing exhaust a good part of the day.
The funny thing about that NY residing chick I met is that she went on and on about how intelligent she was. She also claimed that she was the VP of a bank. When I asked how Sarbane Oxley is affecting her, she didn't know what that was. When I asked her if she had been to a hot spot in NY, she responded "What do you think? I live in NY!". Later, she admitted that she hadn't been there. It seems like she was putting a lot of time and effort into her social status appearances.
Y'know, overall, I hate to defend NJ. It's not that great of a place. I just find it be pretty much like any other suburb of NY. I don't think it's worse or better than Queens or Westchester. There are good and bad points. Like any suburb, most of the intelligent people will move into the city center (Manhattan) and leave the outskirts with the leftovers. Later, they might move back after they get married to have a lawn to play with their kids on. Manhattaners do appear to be more ambitious than suburbians. Opinions?
