Post by: katushkin on Wed, 29 June 2016, 17:38:40
What I would like to ask you beautiful people, is firstly, what is there to do in Miami? Then, what can I do on the way up to Atlanta, and finally, is there a large amount of geekhackers who would be willing for a get-together either in Atlanta or elsewhere?
I'm guessing my best route is the I95 up to Cape Canaveral (**** yeah NASA) then to Jacksonville, then the I75 to Macon and Atlanta. I would go to Gainesville but no Vesper >:D
:)
Edit 5/9/16:
OK boys and girls, the schedule is finalized, the flights have been booked, the hire car is booked too. Check out this bad boy:
(http://www.photosjunction.com/contents/member/carbphotos/photos/2014-Buick-Lacrosse-Photo-4a184f3.jpg)
So the plan goes like this:
Saturday 1st October - Land in Miami at about 19:00. Pick up car, meet local contact, drive to my insane mansion on La Gorce Island (chyeah)
Sunday 2nd - Wednesday 5th - Have fun in Miami doing anything and everything. Everglades tour, chilling on the beach, visit little Havana, whatever!
Thursday 6th - Drive to and visit the Kennedy Space Centre. Then drive from there to Orlando. Stay the night in Orlando.
Friday 7th - Visit Universal and have generally an awesome time.
Saturday 8th - Drive to Atlanta to see my man R1N3.
Sunday 9th - Explore Atlanta, see some whale sharks at the Aquarium, do other things.
Monday 10th - Drive to Charlotte to see my cousin
Tuesday 11th - Drop car off at Charlotte Douglas Airport and fly to Newark Liberty International. Land at about 9am. Spend the next few years of my life getting to the centre of NYC to find our Air BnB.
Wednesday 12th - Friday 14th - Explore NYC. See the Empire State, Ground Zero, Guggenheim, whatever else.
Saturday 15th - Fly back home :(
(http://i.imgur.com/4d58lXT.png)
So the prime opportunities for meet ups would be the time we are spending in NYC or in Miami. I know that R1N3 has a wedding to go to on the weekend I'm in Atlanta for which he is leaving for on Saturday night so I don't think a meet up then would be feasible.
Post by: romevi on Wed, 29 June 2016, 18:29:26
Post by: katushkin on Wed, 29 June 2016, 18:41:30
Post by: xtrafrood on Wed, 29 June 2016, 18:44:26
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 29 June 2016, 19:01:42
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 29 June 2016, 19:11:50
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Post by: katushkin on Wed, 29 June 2016, 19:22:59
I will have to take another holiday to come up and do the north/north-east :(
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 29 June 2016, 19:26:22
I really should come up north, but I really don't think I have the time this time around.
I will have to take another holiday to come up and do the north/north-east :(
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Post by: demik on Wed, 29 June 2016, 19:27:23
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 29 June 2016, 19:30:00
Uh. Candlestick is nowhere near the east coast so how can he visit greatness?
I'm trying to think of a way to let you down lightly, but I'm drawing a blank. Sorry bud. :-/ One of these days you'll understand. :P
Post by: demik on Wed, 29 June 2016, 19:41:04
Post by: katushkin on Wed, 29 June 2016, 19:47:29
But plz keep this off topic post on topic. Must meet more nerds when I come to America.
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 29 June 2016, 19:54:29
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 29 June 2016, 19:57:41
Must meet more nerds when I come to America.
If you don't go to Harry Potter world or Disney world we can't be friends anymore
Post by: katushkin on Wed, 29 June 2016, 20:15:35
If you don't go to Harry Potter world or Disney world we can't be friends anymore
Ehhhhhhhhhh... I wasn't really considering either of them but we probably should...
Are they both in Orlando? I guess I could stay there instead of Daytona Beach...
Basically the plan is (in my head) stay in Miami for about a week. Then drive up north to the Kennedy Space Centre, spend the day, then stay in either Daytona Beach or Orlando I guess... Might be another good time killer.
Then the problem is what I do between Orlando and Atlanta. I don't particularly want to spend six hours in one go driving between the two but there doesn't look like there is much there.
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 29 June 2016, 20:34:17
I don't particularly want to spend six hours in one go driving between the two but there doesn't look like there is much there.
There is not much there, trust me.
6 hours in one go is the shortest route between 2 points.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 29 June 2016, 20:36:11
I don't particularly want to spend six hours in one go driving between the two but there doesn't look like there is much there.
There is not much there, trust me.
6 hours in one go is the shortest route between 2 points.
Yeah, you're gonna have a real hard time splitting that part of the trip up. When I did that leg of my journey I just pushed through to get to the kickass BBQ - nothing along the way made me even consider stopping. :P
Post by: katushkin on Wed, 29 June 2016, 20:37:28
I don't particularly want to spend six hours in one go driving between the two but there doesn't look like there is much there.
There is not much there, trust me.
6 hours in one go is the shortest route between 2 points.
True. I was thinking I could take a detour through Tallahassee then to Columbus, but that's just extra days I probably don't have. I guess I could stay two nights in Orlando, spend the day in between visiting the park, then drive through the day up to Atlanta then do some night time chill.
Post by: eksuen on Thu, 30 June 2016, 16:01:47
If you don't go to Harry Potter world or Disney world we can't be friends anymore
Ehhhhhhhhhh... I wasn't really considering either of them but we probably should...
Are they both in Orlando? I guess I could stay there instead of Daytona Beach...
Basically the plan is (in my head) stay in Miami for about a week. Then drive up north to the Kennedy Space Centre, spend the day, then stay in either Daytona Beach or Orlando I guess... Might be another good time killer.
Then the problem is what I do between Orlando and Atlanta. I don't particularly want to spend six hours in one go driving between the two but there doesn't look like there is much there.
They are both in Orlando and in pretty close proximity. If thrill rides are your thing, Universal Orlando/Islands of Adventure > Disney World.
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 30 June 2016, 19:23:53
You should come to New Jersey.
Post by: zcmy on Thu, 30 June 2016, 19:49:55
no one ever comes to New Jersey..
You should come to New Jersey.
Don't go to New Jersey. :) All toll roads.
Post by: fohat.digs on Thu, 30 June 2016, 19:55:46
Although, for a European, some of the "old world" idiosyncrasies" may not seem quite so strange.
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 30 June 2016, 22:33:39
Post by: R1N3 on Thu, 30 June 2016, 23:59:17
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 01 July 2016, 00:54:17
weeeeeeeeeee
:D
I have managed to convince the gf that we should go to Atlanta. I think mainly because of the Whale Sharks at the Atlanta aquarium.
So it's on like Donkey Kong :)
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 01 July 2016, 01:30:17
But Disney World is for sure a memorable experience. Good times. Good overpriced times.
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 01 July 2016, 09:07:36
Are you gonna check out Disney World? It's actually pretty sweet... no, it's amazing. The lines are insane and can potentially ruin your time so get a FastPass+ (or you can hack your own and get in free ;) )
But Disney World is for sure a memorable experience. Good times. Good overpriced times.
We will probably go and check it out for a day or so. Neither of us ever went as a child so it's probably a good idea. We don't have to do any of the kids stuff either which might save us some time.
Post by: fohat.digs on Fri, 01 July 2016, 09:27:34
I have managed to convince the gf that we should go to Atlanta. I think mainly because of the Whale Sharks at the Atlanta aquarium.
The whale sharks at the Georgia Aquarium are not the behemoths that you read about in the ocean. Last time I was there they were no bigger than mid-size cars, if that.
One not-too-well-known fact at roller coasters and such is that sometimes if you split up and ride as "singles" you can get into a much shorter line where they fill in the gaps.
Post by: Waateva on Fri, 01 July 2016, 09:33:27
Disney World is definitely worth going to at least once though, Universal Studios is kinda cool as well.
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 01 July 2016, 09:35:31
I have managed to convince the gf that we should go to Atlanta. I think mainly because of the Whale Sharks at the Atlanta aquarium.
The whale sharks at the Georgia Aquarium are not the behemoths that you read about in the ocean. Last time I was there they were no bigger than mid-size cars, if that.
I wasn't prepared for the wait at the GA aquarium we went back in December for the first time. I recommend anyone who goes, buy tickets ahead so you aren't waiting hours to get in.
This roadtrip (starts tomorrow) I'm driving down through Alabama to avoid Atlanta and I75.
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 01 July 2016, 09:37:36
no one ever comes to New Jersey..
You should come to New Jersey.
Don't go to New Jersey. :) All toll roads.
I lend you my ezpass..
Post by: vivalarevolución on Fri, 01 July 2016, 09:52:05
Post by: spiritanimals on Fri, 01 July 2016, 09:56:18
I live in Ft Lauderdale which is 20-40 minutes north depending on what part of Miami you are coming from. If you wanna grab a beer in my area, let me know!
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 05 September 2016, 07:19:04
This is actually 100% happening now :D
A road trip through two states doesn't count as a real American road trip. Maybe if one of those states was California, Texas, or Alaska, then it ***might*** qualify.
Technically it's three..... But the drive to Kennedy is going to be pretty awesome. So I'm calling it a road trip anyway.
I'd suggest making a post in the /r/miami subreddit closer to October! I live in south Florida, but don't go to Miami too often. All I can suggest is, hit the beach as much as you can (it will still be hot in October). If you like museums, Miami Art Museum and Historical Museum are in the same area. Elsewhere is the Space Transit Planetarium and Miami Museum of Science, which are right next to each other. There's the Miami Seaquarium. Bunch of parks here and there. I am a younger guy (late 20s) who prefers dive/laid back bars. Gramps is an awesome place and Churchill's is a grimey dive bar/music venue with some history behind it. Both of which are in the Wynwood arts district (worth checking out day or night). Or if you want a taste of Miami glam you can hit south beach.
I live in Ft Lauderdale which is 20-40 minutes north depending on what part of Miami you are coming from. If you wanna grab a beer in my area, let me know!
Sorry dude, i didn't see this before. That's a good idea, I think I will post something in there, or at least have a look at what links they have. I am definitely in to more laid back bars, but I will see what the gf wants to do as she is a bit more adventurous.
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 05 September 2016, 07:56:19
Post by: eksuen on Mon, 05 September 2016, 11:34:26
(http://i.imgur.com/uBFPi1M.jpg)
Post by: FLFisherman on Mon, 05 September 2016, 11:55:50
I'd suggest making a post in the /r/miami subreddit closer to October! I live in south Florida, but don't go to Miami too often. All I can suggest is, hit the beach as much as you can (it will still be hot in October). If you like museums, Miami Art Museum and Historical Museum are in the same area. Elsewhere is the Space Transit Planetarium and Miami Museum of Science, which are right next to each other. There's the Miami Seaquarium. Bunch of parks here and there. I am a younger guy (late 20s) who prefers dive/laid back bars. Gramps is an awesome place and Churchill's is a grimey dive bar/music venue with some history behind it. Both of which are in the Wynwood arts district (worth checking out day or night). Or if you want a taste of Miami glam you can hit south beach.
I live in Ft Lauderdale which is 20-40 minutes north depending on what part of Miami you are coming from. If you wanna grab a beer in my area, let me know!
I will second Gramps. Only been there once and it was pretty fun. They've got trivia on I think Wednesday night? Wynwood is the area to visit for the local art scene and bars. Also a very scenic area. Wear mosquito repellent because of Zika.
If you're into historical sites I suggest Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Beautiful architecture and property grounds. Fairchild Botanical Gardens is another beautiful place to visit. You could do both in the same day, it'll just get pricey to visit all these places.
I highly, highly recommend Zoo Miami, but mostly because I love animals. It's totally worth taking a day to see though. It's enormous and won't be too hot to visit come October (should be in the high 70s, low 80s, not bad).
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 05 September 2016, 12:44:54
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 05 September 2016, 15:05:08
Seriously, repellant. They say Zika hasn't reached central Florida but all it takes is one hurricane. Just sayin'
I think you need to repel many things if visiting south Florida. :D
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 05 September 2016, 15:55:33
Seriously, repellant. They say Zika hasn't reached central Florida but all it takes is one hurricane. Just sayin'
I think you need to repel many things if visiting south Florida. :D
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Post by: iamtootallforthis on Mon, 05 September 2016, 15:58:43
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 06 September 2016, 05:50:30
**** yeah whale sharks! The Ocean Voyager exhibit makes the entire aquarium trip worth it. I spent hours sitting in front of that tank.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/uBFPi1M.jpg)
Damn, that's awesome :eek:
Oh, snap, I'm up for hanging out in Orlando but I get back from a business trip on October 3rd...
Sweet :D We are in Oralndo for two nights, but we haven't booked the hotel yet so IDK where we are staying
MoreI'd suggest making a post in the /r/miami subreddit closer to October! I live in south Florida, but don't go to Miami too often. All I can suggest is, hit the beach as much as you can (it will still be hot in October). If you like museums, Miami Art Museum and Historical Museum are in the same area. Elsewhere is the Space Transit Planetarium and Miami Museum of Science, which are right next to each other. There's the Miami Seaquarium. Bunch of parks here and there. I am a younger guy (late 20s) who prefers dive/laid back bars. Gramps is an awesome place and Churchill's is a grimey dive bar/music venue with some history behind it. Both of which are in the Wynwood arts district (worth checking out day or night). Or if you want a taste of Miami glam you can hit south beach.
I live in Ft Lauderdale which is 20-40 minutes north depending on what part of Miami you are coming from. If you wanna grab a beer in my area, let me know!
I will second Gramps. Only been there once and it was pretty fun. They've got trivia on I think Wednesday night? Wynwood is the area to visit for the local art scene and bars. Also a very scenic area. Wear mosquito repellent because of Zika.
If you're into historical sites I suggest Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Beautiful architecture and property grounds. Fairchild Botanical Gardens is another beautiful place to visit. You could do both in the same day, it'll just get pricey to visit all these places.
I highly, highly recommend Zoo Miami, but mostly because I love animals. It's totally worth taking a day to see though. It's enormous and won't be too hot to visit come October (should be in the high 70s, low 80s, not bad).
Sounds good! We are both animal people, so I think we will check out the zoo as well :) Yeah, we do need to think about how much this is all going to cost, but that's what credit cards are for! :D
Seriously, repellant. They say Zika hasn't reached central Florida but all it takes is one hurricane. Just sayin'
Yeah, I'm going to get some industrial level stuff as I get destroyed by mosquitoes.
I am in for the NYC leg of the trip :p
yeeeeeeeee buddy!
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 09 September 2016, 07:22:18
<3 u all
Post by: fohat.digs on Fri, 09 September 2016, 07:53:23
Yeah, I'm going to get some industrial level stuff as I get destroyed by mosquitoes.
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/mosquito-mythbusting-real-repellents-stand/story?id=10543307 (http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/mosquito-mythbusting-real-repellents-stand/story?id=10543307)
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/08/23/mosquito-repellent.aspx (http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/08/23/mosquito-repellent.aspx)
Post by: FLFisherman on Fri, 09 September 2016, 08:02:32
Yeah, I'm going to get some industrial level stuff as I get destroyed by mosquitoes.
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/mosquito-mythbusting-real-repellents-stand/story?id=10543307 (http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/mosquito-mythbusting-real-repellents-stand/story?id=10543307)
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/08/23/mosquito-repellent.aspx (http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/08/23/mosquito-repellent.aspx)
Supposedly this works pretty well. (https://www.thermacell.com/)
If you want to use sprays, DEET for the skin, permethrin for your clothes.
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 09 September 2016, 09:17:46
I will get Jungle Formula probably. It's always served me well in the past.
Post by: chyros on Fri, 09 September 2016, 10:03:17
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 09 September 2016, 10:22:04
Flamethrowers work well against insects, especially flying ones.
Best mosquito protection. BYOFT
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sat, 10 September 2016, 11:41:25
Post by: katushkin on Sun, 11 September 2016, 05:40:34
I realise the dates in my title were wrong but that hardly warrants a post.
Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 11 September 2016, 08:47:14
Post by: katushkin on Sun, 11 September 2016, 09:21:37
Are you still passing through the Atlanta area?
Yessir! Not for long though, we are going to be in downtown most of Sunday with a visit to R1N3's place around lunch time of the Saturday. :)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 22 September 2016, 21:45:55
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 23 September 2016, 04:17:17
Do you have lodging set up in Orlando? I'm about to go into the jungle tomorrow and won't be out until 10/2. I'll check back with you then.
We do, we've booked a hotel in Downtown Orlando, I don't remember what it's called though...
Post by: meiosis on Fri, 23 September 2016, 04:25:34
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 23 September 2016, 12:27:19
fake
**** YOU SCOTT YOU DON'T KNOW ME
:-*
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 23 September 2016, 12:30:20
fake
**** YOU SCOTT YOU DON'T KNOW ME
:-*
Perfect Florida accent and everything. You're ready :thumb:
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 30 September 2016, 18:05:00
Still up 10 hours before our flight finishing packing, actually getting very excited.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Fri, 30 September 2016, 18:25:14
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 04 October 2016, 07:50:58
Post by: smarmar on Fri, 07 October 2016, 12:13:55
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 07 October 2016, 13:01:15
Katushkin, Is it safe for us to assume that you bypassed Florida, or at least Orlando, before the hurricane came through?
He is in Atlanta now, chilling with R1N3. Had to run from the hurricane.
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 11 October 2016, 07:39:29
We did get out of Florida. We left on Thursday morning and drove all day straight to Atlanta. Both the Kennedy Space Centre and all Orlando attractions were closed on Thursday and Friday so we couldn't do anything there, and if we stopped off in Orlando we would have just given the hurricane more time to catch up with us. We got to Atlanta at about 9pm and have had an awesome long weekend with R1N3 and his girlfriend and friends. The aquarium and Coca Cola world were awesome and it was great to see my cousins little three week old boy :)
We have taken loads of pictures so I will need to get them organised (probably not into an imgur album because it doesn't like keeping photos in any order).
I will say one thing though; you Americans really suck at driving.
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 11 October 2016, 07:45:49
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 11 October 2016, 08:14:54
I will say one thing though; you Americans really suck at driving.
Dude, you're in FL and GA. They are among the worst drivers I've seen. Check my road trip thread for my comments on that. :))
Post by: dgneo on Tue, 11 October 2016, 08:17:02
I will say one thing though; you Americans really suck at driving.
Dude, you're in FL and GA. They are among the worst drivers I've seen. Check my road trip thread for my comments on that. :))
Connecticut/Massachusetts would like a word with you.
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 11 October 2016, 08:18:59
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 11 October 2016, 08:20:03
I will say one thing though; you Americans really suck at driving.
Dude, you're in FL and GA. They are among the worst drivers I've seen. Check my road trip thread for my comments on that. :))
Connecticut/Massachusetts would like a word with you.
/me will just stay in the Midwest* where it's safe
*minus Chicago
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Tue, 11 October 2016, 08:50:10
New Jersey is the worst driving venue, at least in the eastern US.
Worst driving venue, yes. Worst drivers, no. Massachusetts still carries that crown.
Post by: alienman82 on Tue, 11 October 2016, 08:54:38
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Tue, 11 October 2016, 08:56:56
New Jersey is the worst driving venue, at least in the eastern US.
Worst driving venue, yes. Worst drivers, no. Massachusetts still carries that crown.
maybe but Upstate NY drivers are very bad too. RIP syracuse
Never been out that way but I hate driving in Upstate NY around Albany.
Post by: katushkin on Tue, 11 October 2016, 16:09:05
Using mobile phones while driving, no indication when changing lanes, tailgating dangerously close, no lane discipline whatsoever (I feel I overtook more people driving in the right hand lane than the other two combined) like HGVs driving in the middle lane for no ****ing reason. Everywhere. And speed limits are a joke as well. I was doing 60 in a 45 and a lot of people were still overtaking me.
Post by: alienman82 on Tue, 11 October 2016, 16:44:36
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 12 October 2016, 09:00:27
Well I went through FL, GA, SC and NC and everyone was as bad as each other.
Using mobile phones while driving, no indication when changing lanes, tailgating dangerously close, no lane discipline whatsoever (I feel I overtook more people driving in the right hand lane than the other two combined) like HGVs driving in the middle lane for no ****ing reason. Everywhere. And speed limits are a joke as well. I was doing 60 in a 45 and a lot of people were still overtaking me.
Dude, I told you to come to the midwest. :rolleyes: We're not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but we are at least better about passing in the left lane. :P
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 12 October 2016, 09:17:39
missed out on watching Toy Story 2 with me and my kids in a closet
WITH SKITTLES
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 12 October 2016, 12:31:58
says all the attractions in Orlando were closed
missed out on watching Toy Story 2 with me and my kids in a closet
WITH SKITTLES
Why you gotta make me jelly... :(
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 17 October 2016, 10:13:36
We had a ****ing awesome time. I am currently going through the approx 3000 photos we took to give you guys an idea of what we did and saw without writing too much, but I would like to thank a few people before I get to it. First I would like to thank everybody who posted in this thread with advice and ideas. Sorry I didn't get round to meeting all you guys, and didn't get to go up north (soon) but i really appreciated all the help. Next I would like to thank Hoff for the beers he sent me and R1N3 as well as the gorgeous Lightsaver. We drank the one pair of beers but the other is sat in my fridge ready for a special occasion :) Secondly I would like to thank CPTBadass for all his help and advice as well (all four paragraphs!). We unfortunately did not set enough time (or luggage space) aside for sneaker shopping :( I managed to pick up a pair of Gazelles but only because they were cheaper than they are in the UK and they were in a huge mall in Charlotte we went to... We need to go back to NYC at some point so I will endeavour to make it to at least some of the places you listed next time :) Next I would like to thank iamtootallforthis for coming all the way in to NYC to meet with me and my gf for a few drinks. It was awesome to see you and talk **** about keyboards while my gf was having her ear talked off by some random guy about history :))
Finally I would like to thank R1N3 for being a super cool dude. Thank you for holding my deliveries for me like my own personal PO Box, thank you for sorting us out a place to stay when Hurricane Matthew drove us out of Florida. Thank you for driving us around Atlanta and showing us some AWESOME places to eat, and thank you for being just super accommodating in general and making us feel like we were at home :)
Obligatory loot pic:
(http://i.imgur.com/I29VPCk.jpg)
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Mon, 17 October 2016, 10:27:30
Hopefully I can make a trip over to you in the near future! :thumb:
Post by: alienman82 on Mon, 17 October 2016, 10:35:08
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 17 October 2016, 10:54:35
Source (https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/new-poll-finds-9-in-10-native-americans-arent-offended-by-redskins-name/2016/05/18/3ea11cfa-161a-11e6-924d-838753295f9a_story.html)
:-*
Post by: alienman82 on Mon, 17 October 2016, 10:57:39
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 17 October 2016, 11:00:48
Fun fact: in a survey this year, 90% of Native Americans asked did not find the term "Redskin" offensive.
Source (https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/new-poll-finds-9-in-10-native-americans-arent-offended-by-redskins-name/2016/05/18/3ea11cfa-161a-11e6-924d-838753295f9a_story.html)
:-*
yes but 90% of democrats think that 90% of Native Americans are
It's not a cross cultural thing.. In Asia, Red is a good color.. even on skin... not-fire-truck-red skin, but any red hue is typically a good thing.
Post by: alienman82 on Mon, 17 October 2016, 11:02:57
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 17 October 2016, 11:32:30
Fun fact: in a survey this year, 90% of Native Americans asked did not find the term "Redskin" offensive.
Source (https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/new-poll-finds-9-in-10-native-americans-arent-offended-by-redskins-name/2016/05/18/3ea11cfa-161a-11e6-924d-838753295f9a_story.html)
:-*
yes but 90% of democrats think that 90% of Native Americans are
It's funny when people think other people are going to be offended. People should listen more
Post by: iri on Mon, 17 October 2016, 18:29:41
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Mon, 17 October 2016, 18:37:13
Very cool hat. I don't even know what kind of sports Redskins play (without looking up), but their merch looks great.
American football.
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 17 October 2016, 18:47:14
Very cool hat. I don't even know what kind of sports Redskins play (without looking up), but their merch looks great.
I think they are pretty cool. I am hoping to get some more from some of the American stores but I might have to get someone in the US to proxy for me :rolleyes:
I have maybe five peaked hats and three beanies/bobble hats now. My gf thinks the grey one looks a bit like a Gryffindoor one hah.
Post by: alienman82 on Mon, 17 October 2016, 18:52:12
Post by: fohat.digs on Mon, 17 October 2016, 18:54:38
90% of Native Americans asked did not find the term "Redskin" offensive.
I don't understand the whole "political correctness" of team names. People love their teams and the naming of a team or mascot after "X" seems like an honorific to me (note: I am an alumnus of a college with an insect as its mascot).
Sometimes colloquialisms morph over time (the local high school is the unfortunate "Trojans") but in general I think that team names are considered positive.
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Mon, 17 October 2016, 19:08:01
Very cool hat. I don't even know what kind of sports Redskins play (without looking up), but their merch looks great.
I think they are pretty cool. I am hoping to get some more from some of the American stores but I might have to get someone in the US to proxy for me :rolleyes:
I have maybe five peaked hats and three beanies/bobble hats now. My gf thinks the grey one looks a bit like a Gryffindoor one hah.
I can see what my local stores have man.
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 17 October 2016, 19:54:48
I will proxy.
Thnx bb. Maybe not loads at once but I definitely need a few. Will let you know :D
I don't understand the whole "political correctness" of team names. People love their teams and the naming of a team or mascot after "X" seems like an honorific to me (note: I am an alumnus of a college with an insect as its mascot).
Sometimes colloquialisms morph over time (the local high school is the unfortunate "Trojans") but in general I think that team names are considered positive.
I don't understand either really. I think largely it is honorific, I mean, why would you name a team after a racial slur? Although I get the Cleveland Indians controversy because the mascot is basically a caricature. I mean, the African-American equivalent would be a gollywog =/
I can see what my local stores have man.
Thanks dude, although I went into three Lids stores in NYC and pretty much grabbed all the Redskins gear they had that I liked :)) I think online might be my best bet at this point...
Post by: iri on Mon, 17 October 2016, 20:07:07
Although I get the Cleveland Indians controversy because the mascot is basically a caricature.It doesn't seem offensive to me, but I don't know anything about political correctness.
Post by: alienman82 on Mon, 17 October 2016, 20:08:00
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 17 October 2016, 21:16:20
Although I get the Cleveland Indians controversy because the mascot is basically a caricature.It doesn't seem offensive to me, but I don't know anything about political correctness.
But I mean, you can imagine it on top of a dancing cartoon figure from the forties or fifties because it looks like something from that era. I mean, it was introduced as their logo in 1951.
Post by: xtrafrood on Tue, 18 October 2016, 00:59:33
Although I get the Cleveland Indians controversy because the mascot is basically a caricature.It doesn't seem offensive to me, but I don't know anything about political correctness.
But I mean, you can imagine it on top of a dancing cartoon figure from the forties or fifties because it looks like something from that era. I mean, it was introduced as their logo in 1951.
Two Major League movies later. MLB still can't take a hint. At least there is a clear-cut argument against the Cleveland Indians mascot. Feathers? In India? idk
Post by: katushkin on Thu, 20 October 2016, 09:27:59
http://imgur.com/a/dB37d
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 20 October 2016, 09:45:50