There is a lot NYC has to offers both tourist and resident. From historical American monuments to late night comedy shows, the city that never sleeps continues to astonish and amaze. In response to Ilana Kisilinsky's 10 Reasons Why Pittsburg is the Greatest City in the World, I offer ten competing reasons why Pittsburgh can't hold a candle to grand old New York City.
1. The Skyline
NYC at night lit up like Hannukah is absolutely gorgeous. When you watch it with that special someone, it's like something out of a really cheesy RomCom.
2. Broadway
Part of New York's charm is it's bigger than life feel. The bigger the better, that's the American way (Right, Pittsburg?). No place better to make dazzle you as a live Broadway show tune on a Sunday afternoon. Maybe check out Wicked, I hear it's
3. Broads over Bridges
New York does bridges better than anyone, with all the traffic from admirers trying to get a taste of NYC's awesauce. But what really sets NY apart from the average American city-- like, oh, I don't, know, Pittsburgh-- is the symbol of American
4. Amusement Parks vs. Central Park
Alright, so NYC doesn't have it's own personal amusement park. Big deal. We are within driving distance of Six Flags NY and tons of other great theme parks. The city is an amusement park in and of itself, complete with yummy snacks (food trucks), rides (the subway), and games (not getting hit at the crosswalk). Plus, walking in central park is way more mature anyway! So there :-P
5. Cultural Hub
Steel is so last century. What really makes NYC a city of the word is its affinity for culture. From Little Italy to China Town, The City engulfs you in art, music, and fashion. Not to mention, FOOD! OMG, the food is killer. After all, you can't eat steel, can you?
6. Movies and TV
Sorry Pittsburgh, no matter how hard you try, NYC is still the happening place for set shooting.
7. Sports Teams
We have the freakin' Yankees! The Yankees! The winners of the world series more time than anyone else out there. Okay, so the METS suck this season. And last season. Sigh, and the season before that. But, at least, our sports team's name doesn;t make us sound like thieves.
8. Colleges
I could talk about NYU, FIT or, even, Columbia University. But, really, let's face it: the reason we all came to Big Apple is Stern College. Which is better than all those overrated schools combined (#NoWhereButHere)
9. The Hot Dog
Thank you Pittsburgh of Ketchup. I honestly love the stuff! However, without French Fries, ketchup would be useless. And you know where fries originated from? ...Belgium! I guess we both lose on that one. Well played Europe.
10. Honesty
Leave it to tactless New Yorkers to enlighten you on yourself. If I never jaywalkied in The City, I would have never learned I was a *#@& with a %^*@face or a BLEEPing BLEEP. Plus, I know a new word of "pardon me sir," I'm walkin' here you ^*%#!
Yup, there's no place like NYC!
