I find it baffling that so many questions and answers I see on Yahoo say "Buffalo is a dirty industrialist city." While it is true that Buffalo was once a major industrial hub and the 8th largest city in the U.S., I feel like the people who say such unbelievably negative things about Buffalo have never even been here. I've lived here for two years and I love my city - especially it's 19th century architecture (some buildings are by Frank Lloyd Wright) and many museums. We have a great arts and music scene, and truly the weather isn't that bad.
I just don't understand why people from out of town are eager to perpetuate stereotypes that aren't true. Why is this? Why do those who have never stepped foot here feel obligated to put their two cents in?
2007-03-17 17:07:33 · 7 answers · asked by Galoshes 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Well, I will admit that the weather is pretty crummy in the winter, but it's that way in a lot of places. My dad is from there, so we visit a lot. Like you said, there's a great music and arts scene, and it's just an all around fun city.
I'm from Pittsburgh, so I feel the same way a lot of the time. It's a nice city with lots to do, but everyone thinks it's some disgusting steel city with a ton of pollution. It's really not like that at all any more, but people haven't been here and have all these stupid stereotypes about it. Actually, we have lame weather too, haha. It's always cloudy and rainy.
2007-03-17 17:24:16 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I spend a lot of time in the United States - General category and haven't yet read anything negative about Buffalo.
I have been there twice (going to and from the Falls) and have enjoyed our stays there both times.
Oh, and I love an area where you get four seasons.
sadly once a city gets a bad (industrial) reputation it is hard for it to re-emerge.
Look at Detroit, it has similar problems.
Pittsburgh once did too. Now its a desirable location of choice.
Stay proud and keep spreading the good word about Buffalo!
2007-03-18 02:30:41 · answer #2 · answered by Yellowstonedogs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I lived in Buffalo, NY many years ago. Yeah, there are many beautiful buildings, such as the Ellicott Square Building, that represent some real history.
Too bad some people don't like industry -- they don't "get it". We should bring back the steel mills, the shipyards, and the auto industry. It's "good stuff".
The weather is great -- there are actual seasons there!
2007-03-17 17:15:56 · answer #3 · answered by Joya 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. I grew up in Buffalo, NY and I think it's a great city with lots to do.
2007-03-19 07:31:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, my neighbors are from Buffalo and I think it is a good city. They're just stating their opinion but they wouldn't know what it really was like until they went there.
2007-03-17 17:09:46 · answer #5 · answered by poeticjustice 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 07:39:38 · answer #6 · answered by herrion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you even care???
All city have great arts and music scene and artist.
I DON'T THINK YOUR MAKING YOUR POINT.
ALL CITIES SUCK, BUFFALO IS JUST ONE MORE.
2007-03-19 08:07:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋