In front of one of the zillion housing developments in Mississauga, there's a sign proclaiming "Manhattan-Style Living". Every time I see it, I chuckle to myself.
Do you think they mean tiny apartments with low ceilings, no kitchen space, and overheated bedrooms where you can't control the heat? Cockroaches? Car alarms going off outside the window? And spending many thousands of dollars each month for the privilege?
On the other hand, if it's Manhattan-style living, residents should be able to walk or hop in a cab, to avail themselves of a vast tapestry of cultural events, fine dining and unique shopping.
Something tells me these Mississauga developers have never lived in Manhattan.
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In front of one of the zillion housing developments in Mississauga, there's a sign proclaiming "Manhattan-Style Living". ...Do you think they mean tiny apartments with low ceilings, no kitchen space, and overheated bedrooms where you can't control the heat?
I think they mean that stuff you see in the opening credits of Green Acres. Dahling I love you, but give me Park Avenue... :)
Even then... they wish. Mississauga might be able to pull off Queens or something... but Manhattan? :)
What it really means is "Manhattan-Based Sit-Com Style Living" -- you know, when a bunch of fresh-out-of-art-school twenty-somethings live in a huge loft which looks over Central Park.
when a bunch of fresh-out-of-art-school twenty-somethings live in a huge loft which looks over Central Park.
Right! I wonder how many kids come to New York based on those bizarre expectations.
The only Manhattan-based TV show that is halfway realistic is Seinfeld. Jerry's little apartment is a pretty reasonable representation, although as a comedian he'd probably need a roommate - and a day-job.
George living with his parents in Queens is realistic, too.
Eva Gabor, it ain't. :)
hehehehehehehe. a bunch of 20-somethings...love it.
"overheated bedrooms where you can't control the heat"
boy that's one thing i'll never miss. how many winters spent sleeping in a virtual sauna. bloody noses included.
I'm scared to post comments now because someone thought I was insulting them on Joy of Sox!
Didn't really understand the sexist part though...???
:-)
They must have Manhattan, CALIFORNIA in mind.
Oh how presumptuous of you :)
Oh, in case you don't remember, that is where McMartin school was. Remember that child abuse trial which ran for 6 years without convicting anyone? And in those 6 years, I think two jurors died, and the rest lost their jobs, businesses, and spouses to divorce.
That happened before the OJ trial. I can't wait for the next episode from the LA County DA Office. They are lovely people.
I'm scared to post comments now because someone thought I was insulting them on Joy of Sox!
Oh Mike, I'm sorry!! I hope you will forgive me and keep posting here.
I was all defensive from the stupid posts, and forgot to put my defenses down and be normal before I read yours!
Didn't really understand the sexist part though...???
Oy. I don't even want to explain it.
Just keep posting. :)
They must have Manhattan, CALIFORNIA in mind.
:-D
Oh, in case you don't remember, that is where McMartin school was. Remember that child abuse trial which ran for 6 years without convicting anyone? And in those 6 years, I think two jurors died, and the rest lost their jobs, businesses, and spouses to divorce.
I sure do remember it, although I didn't remember exactly where it took place.
There's a movie about a similar (though less extensive and destructive) case that took place on Long Island. It's a fascinating phenomenon.
That happened before the OJ trial. I can't wait for the next episode from the LA County DA Office. They are lovely people.
Good thing my friend out there works for the US attorney's office...!
«sign proclaiming "Manhattan-Style Living"»
CA$7500/month for an 800 square foot sixth-story walkup?
I don't really think NYC when I think cockroaches. New Orleans, now *that's* a town that's got seriously world-class cockroaches.
I am always amazed or rather amused by developers descriptions or names they come up with for developments...names like Whispering Hills when there isn't a hill in sight or Willow bluffs when there isn't a willow tree in sight never mind a bluff..you have to give them credit for imagination at least
names like Whispering Hills when there isn't a hill in sight or Willow bluffs when there isn't a willow tree in sight never mind a bluff
We always say they're named after whatever used to be there. Pine Hills, Birch Corners - whatever kinds of trees they chopped down. Then there are those Native American names - same thing.
I don't really think NYC when I think cockroaches.
Oo, think again! Cockroaches galore.
I lived in DC and Alexandria for a few years. Talk about some nasty cockroaches! Gah! I'm still amazed (and pleased) this building doesn't have them....
So "Manhattan-style living" presumably falls somewhere between the experience of Oliver Wendell and Lisa Douglas on the one hand and Joe Buck and Ratso Rizzo on the other. :)
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