New Yorkers are famous the world over for two things: bagels and attitude. It’s no secret that the Empire State is particular about its bagels, and isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. Before I moved to NYC, I thought Costco bagels were the end all be all of the circular treat. I was …
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Weekly Internet Roundup: Hiking is Bad, Australian Sushi is Canceled, and Gen Z vs. The 9 to 5
Also: Jay Z settles the dinner debate.
Cowardly Tenant Refuses to Deal With Bird in Building Hallway, Gets Roasted on Twitter
Just like anybody who’s had to rent, I’ve had my problems with landlords over the years. I’m no stranger to sending numerous despairing emails because they refuse to do basic maintenance on the apartment that is supposedly their investment. However, I’m also of the belief that there are some things in a rental property that …
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New Yorker Complains About 9 Minute Subway Waiting Time, Sparks Debate About US Public Transit
As somebody who spent their adolescence in a badly connected small town, one of the best things about moving to a city was the wonder that is public transport. Even now, I am genuinely thankful of the ability to go from A to B without worrying about calling a taxi, or bothering a friend for …
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17 Entertaining ‘Sex and the City’ Memes For Fans Eagerly Awaiting Samantha’s Cameo in the Reboot
It’s hard to believe with the way that its rewatches get discussed on social media, but Sex and the City debuted 25 years ago in June. If we’re being honest, the hate watching of spinoff And Just Like That probably contributes to its ongoing popularity as well. To the uninitiated, the show comes across as …
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Aspiring Musician ‘Traveled 1000km’ to Perform in Times Square, Faces Roasting on Twitter
New York: it might be the city of dreams, but that doesn’t mean that all of them should be made reality. A few nights I had a dream that I got judgmental looks on a bus for being the only passenger who wasn’t breastfeeding. Do I have any desire to recreate this in real life? …
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Americans Discuss What to Avoid When Visiting the United States
Americans, if someone was planning to travel abroad to the United States, what advice would you give them? If it were me, I’d recommend that they avoid tourist traps completely. If they were planning to stay in New York, they should avoid Times Square at all costs. It’s expensive, overcrowded, and interesting for all of …
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People React to Joey Chestnut and the Hot Dog Eating Contest
It has been a turbulent day for hot dog fans and competitive eating aficionados. One minute, Nathan’s Famous Hotdog eating contest has been canceled due to inclement weather, and the next minute you see Joey Chestnut slamming down Frankfurters. It’s been a wild independence day. In summary, stormy weather and lightning canceled the Coney Island …
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Woman Cooked for Walking Out on Date After He Refuses to Pay Extra for Burger Cheese
The past couple of years have been a rough time to look for love. To quote somebody wise, the dating pool has pee in it. When you’ve been messed around by too many people, it’s easy to get defensive, and stop taking potential suitors in good faith. Most of us have experienced crazy behavior on …
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‘Do Not Gatekeep’: Petty Man Tracks Down Tasty Sandwich That TikToker Refuses to Share Location of, Gets it Named After Him
Pettiness may be a negative trait, but it is one that requires a large amount of creativity to do it well. Anyone can hold a grudge, but acting on it is another matter. It helps if you have a talent of some description — for example, a freakish ability to locate anywhere in the world …
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