Author Topic: I'm going to New York! What should I be wary of? (Read 1677 times)

Oblivion · « **on:** May 23, 2009, 02:38:04 AM »

There's a family reunion that'll be going on in a few weeks, and it'll be the first time that I'd be seeing my mom and little brother in two years. However, I've never been to New York. I know some EBers (or Bers, I guess) live in NY, so a rundown of the DOs and DON'Ts would be helpful.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2009, 02:59:20 AM »

Tauntaun raping you, for starters. Although he might not want to- he might catch the ninthing disease.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2009, 03:03:07 AM »

Meet up with Eric P and have him take you to some ball ass concerts

and get some street hot dogs, they taste mmmm

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2009, 03:04:15 AM »

Invite GilloD to lunch, then don't show up.

Propagandhim · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2009, 05:04:02 AM »

Welcome!

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2009, 05:12:40 AM »

Quote from: BrandNew on May 23, 2009, 03:03:07 AM

Meet up with Eric P and have him take you to some ball ass concerts

these people will mug your ASS

Eric P · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2009, 11:17:35 AM »

went to wolves in the throne room last night

that shit was pretty incredible

tiesto · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2009, 12:21:26 PM »

Stay out of East New York and the South Bronx and you should be pretty fine. It's a lot safer here than in the 80's.

Definitely check out the Met, MOMA, Empire State Bldg, Museum of Natural History, Bronx Zoo, Ellis Island, all that touristy stuff.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2009, 12:28:02 PM »

I'm sure oblivion's first stop will be the Nintendo store.

Tucah · « **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2009, 01:36:57 PM »

Quote from: tiesto on May 23, 2009, 12:21:26 PM

Definitely check out the Met, MOMA, Empire State Bldg, Museum of Natural History, Bronx Zoo, Ellis Island, all that touristy stuff.

This. All that tourist stuff is a lot of fun, especially since it's your first time in the city. I personally love the MoMA.

Rman · « **Reply #10 on:** May 23, 2009, 01:48:20 PM »

Oh God, Oblivion, you'll be fine, especially if you stay in Manhattan, doing regular touristy stuff. Don't be a pansy. New Yorkers are pretty helpful, even though we are known to be rude.

Do's: Have fun, eat great food, go to shows if that's you thing, visit the museums and parks, go on the Staten Island Ferry, visit Ground Zero, check out the farmer's market at Union Square, cross the Brooklyn Bridge, explore Brooklyn--DUMBO, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint have some great stuff, try to catch a game in one of the new baseball stadiums, go to Ziegfield's for a movie, enjoy the nightlife, use the the subway.

Don't: Stand in the middle of the sidewallk to take pictures, move to the side. Don't give panhandler's money. Don't be afraid to ask for directions.

Veidt · « **Reply #11 on:** May 23, 2009, 01:52:36 PM »

There are a lot of violent black people. I think you should be careful. Sometimes, they rob people.

Rman · « **Reply #12 on:** May 23, 2009, 02:02:27 PM »

Quote from: Veidt on May 23, 2009, 01:52:36 PM

There are a lot of violent black people. I think you should be careful. Sometimes, they rob people.

I grew up the South Bronx and I've never been robbed.*crosses fingers* That said, if Oblivion sticks with touristy stuff, he'll be fine. I can't stand the culture of fear.

I know you're joking, Veldt.

Veidt · « **Reply #13 on:** May 23, 2009, 02:59:34 PM »

I can say that because I'm black

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #14 on:** May 23, 2009, 03:06:55 PM »

Quote from: Malek on May 23, 2009, 03:04:15 AM

Invite GilloD to lunch, then don't show up.

NY...cool. How come my family reunions alternate between Detroit and Alabama $:-\$

Oblivion · « **Reply #15 on:** May 23, 2009, 03:21:13 PM »

Quote from: Malek on May 23, 2009, 03:04:15 AM

Invite GilloD to lunch, then don't show up.

Quote from: The Card Cheat on May 23, 2009, 12:28:02 PM

I'm sure oblivion's first stop will be the Nintendo store.

Holy shit, forgot that's where it's located.

Rman · « **Reply #16 on:** May 23, 2009, 03:24:42 PM »

It's located near Rockerfeller Center.

Oblivion · « **Reply #17 on:** May 23, 2009, 03:36:43 PM »

Oh and thanks for the tips, btw Rman.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #18 on:** May 23, 2009, 03:47:57 PM »

Don't get in my way you stinkin' tourist.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #19 on:** May 23, 2009, 04:56:35 PM »

i'd mainly hang around chelsea, soho and east village, especially the latter. you'll have no problems finding something interesting to do or accidentally walk upon and if you can, def spend a day in central park. also check brooklynvegan.com daily when you're in nyc to see a list of shows/concerts that'll be taking place if that's your thing at all.

oh yeh, if you love contemporary modern art and only have time to visit one museum, fuck the MOMA and jsut go to PS1 if you can.

TEEEPO · « **Reply #20 on:** May 23, 2009, 05:01:49 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on May 23, 2009, 11:17:35 AM

went to wolves in the throne room last night

that shit was pretty incredible

the last time they were to play in d.c they canceled and for this leg of the tour, they entirely decided to skip us and now you're telling me they were incredible? fuck you and fuck them.

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Eric P · « **Reply #21 on:** May 23, 2009, 06:32:57 PM »

md death fest tonight

they're at that

http://www.supremebrutality.com/

Saturday May 23rd
Doors at 11:30 AM

Main room stage
Drugs of Faith - 11:45 - 12:05
Maruta - 12:20 - 12:40
Pretty Little Flower - 12:55 - 1:15
Unearthly Trance - 1:30 - 1:55
Crowpath - 2:10 - 2:40
Flesh Parade - 2:55 - 3:25
Weekend Nachos - 3:40 - 4:00
Rotten Sound - 4:15 - 4:50
Misery Index - 6:15 - 6:50
Birdflesh - 7:05 - 7:40
Pig Destroyer - 8:10 - 8:40
Phobia - 11:00 - 11:30
General Surgery - 11:45 - 12:25
Wolves in the Throne Room - 12:40 - end of night

Brehvolution · « **Reply #22 on:** May 23, 2009, 06:43:38 PM »

Pig Destroyer

Egyptian band?

Beezy · « **Reply #23 on:** May 23, 2009, 07:26:32 PM »

The Bronx Zoo is free on Wednesdays. They ask for a donation, but you don't have to give them shit if you don't want to. Public school is still open now, so go in the morning while the annoying ass kids are still in school. Just in case you decide to go...

Also, the Museum of Moving Images is really cool. I went there once in high school and they had all sorts of games and other cool shit that you can mess with. One of the few times that I actually enjoyed being in Queens. Site link: http://www.movingimage.us/site/site.php

TEEEPO · « **Reply #24 on:** May 23, 2009, 09:06:49 PM »

Quote from: Zero Hero on May 23, 2009, 06:43:38 PM

Pig Destroyer

local legends

and lol, i was wondering why i had the maryland deathfest on my calendar for the last week. i'd go but... sonar

& the worst possible kind of metal heads

Sideshow Raheem · « **Reply #25 on:** May 23, 2009, 09:08:07 PM »

I think you mean wary.

Weary is tired.

You will be weary from walking. But not if you take the excellent subway system.

Oblivion · « **Reply #26 on:** May 24, 2009, 05:07:52 PM »

Quote from: Sideshow Rahib on May 23, 2009, 09:08:07 PM

I think you mean wary.

Weary is tired.

You will be weary from walking. But not if you take the excellent subway system.

That's what I said.

*nervous look*

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Author Topic: I'm going to New York! What should I be wary of? (Read 1677 times)