In My Opinion, They Both Suck Equally.
So, there's an article in today's Washington Post about which soulless suburban dystopia sucks less, Reston or Tysons. I almost spit out my Frosted Flakes this morning when I read the author's conclusion:
"...for the real urban experience, I'll put my money on Tysons."
The crux of the author's argument is that "Tysons is one traffic jam after another," just like "Midtown Manhattan." Or something like that.
Look, I'll concede that Reston is far more contrived than Tysons, while Tysons' horrendous sprawl is much more "organic." But this is kind of like arguing about which restaurant is better, Ruby Tuesday or Applebee's. They're basically the same, and they both suck.
Above: The breathtaking skyline of Midtown Tysons Corner.
"...for the real urban experience, I'll put my money on Tysons."
The crux of the author's argument is that "Tysons is one traffic jam after another," just like "Midtown Manhattan." Or something like that.
Look, I'll concede that Reston is far more contrived than Tysons, while Tysons' horrendous sprawl is much more "organic." But this is kind of like arguing about which restaurant is better, Ruby Tuesday or Applebee's. They're basically the same, and they both suck.
Above: The breathtaking skyline of Midtown Tysons Corner.posted by Johnny Shades at
12/01/2006
3 Comments:
I've always thought the same; people in this area have such an overblown sense of self importance, of course it shows in how they feel about their neighborhoods, too. Your photo caption nearly made me spitake my latte.
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honeykbee, at 1:32 PM
I work in tysons, so I actually have to stare at that skyline all day. This is perhaps one instance in which a cubicle would be preferable.
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Johnny Shades, at 2:05 PM
"Like people in Chicago, people in Tysons don't amble or poke along -- they've got things to do."
You know, I often forget that I'm in Chicago sometimes since it reminds me so much of Tysons.... or not at all, I can't remember.
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AC Milan, at 4:47 PM
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