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Seattle: As many of you already know, I ventured down to Atlanta this past weekend. And I came back to Boston with a Kool Aid Smile. I had a wonderful time. Shout out to my Ace and my neo for hosting my LBs and I. In true “Man Trip” fashion, there are a lot of things I can’t fully disclose. Mostly because the Hennessy Black and Southern Comfort caused me to forget a lot of it. But cot dammit there’s a lot I can still talk about. The people were cordial, the food was exquisite and the weather was almost beautiful as the women. ALL the women. Gorgeous women in Atlanta come in more colorways than a pair of Nike Dunks. I wasn’t wearing my shades because it was sunny out but because I didn’t want to stare. Right Coast, you know what I’m talking about.
RightCoastLexSteele: Yes I do, and they are so damn friendly. By the time they finish calling you “honey”, “sweetie”, “sugar”, and “darlin’”, you feel the need to check to make sure her friend isn’t picking your pocket. I haven’t been to the A as recently as my Mr. Washington has, but the last time I did go, y’all already know where I went. That’s right…straight College Park, GA to catch my main man Creflo Dollar “change the world”. And then, Creflo, myself and “da bruhz” went to Stroker’s (where they don’t charge cover I might add…God bless their souls) to watch Creflo do that money dance that went viral on youtube. And the Lord said, make it rain. And it rained. And it was good.
SW: Bless you sir. Bless you for supporting those struggling shoe models in Atlanta. I know when we visited Onyx, I did my best to reinvigorate Atlanta’s economy and help put some hard-working girl through college. I may write it off on my taxes as a donation. It’s community service dammit. I had no choice though. Those girls know how to work for their dollar. As my friend from ATL said, “There’s no such thing as a lazy stripper in Atlanta.” Actually, there’s no lazy hustler in Atlanta. When I stumbled walked outside of the shake joint, I saw a pick up truck with a grill on it. No not a grille, a grill. Yes a barbeque grill. I got three drumsticks, a mound of mac and cheese and some of the best baked beans I’ve ever tasted for $10. And had leftovers for the morning. But that’s not the only amazing food I tasted when I was down there. I gorged myself on chicken. By the time I left, the people at Chick-Fil-A and Zaxby’s knew me like I was starring in “Cheers.”
RCLS: Don’t talk about food Starbucks. A $5 dollar foot long (yea, yea, pause) pales in comparison to some fall-off-the-bone ribs, greens and mac-n-cheese. But back to the women for a second. A good bruh from the A once told me that this place is paradise for single and married men alike. Single men that go to or live in the A have a greater chance of winning there than any other major metropolitan city in the US because the male to female ratio is normally 17:1. When you factor in married men, men of the other persuasion and down low brothers, that ratio jumps to damn near 70:1 (just as good as Osama’s promises to his infidels and probably more realistic). Married men can feel safe moving down there with their wives, because with a 70:1 ratio, you can best believe dudes down there have no desire wasting their time with a married woman when there are possibly 70 unattended women somewhere looking for attention. Who says there isn’t a God.
SW: He may have an argument for you there Cheekz. You’re right though Right Coast, there is little to no competition. We all win, win, win!!! ::T-Pain voice:: There’s so many single ladies down there that they have to go after theirs. When I was in Sutra, the women would graze past me in the club even when there was more than enough room for both of us. My New Yorkness almost caused me to get pissed off, but after the second chick put her shoulder in my nipple as she glided by and posted up on some wall near me, I quickly peeped game. And you know what, I admire the determination. Go for yours shawty. But hold on a sec, I’m finna get me another drink and chat you up.
I’m sure we all have our own Atlanta stories, so let’s share em all. Oh and how do the ATLiens feel about their hometown? If we can’t be there right now, we might as well let our minds take a trip.
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My one and only Atlanta story is me going to my lazy a** sister’s house for a week and pretty much never leaving it again. The one and only place we went was to Golden Corral, and we have that here. She kept giving me the “I thought you came to see your nieces and nephew” to get me to not want to venture out on my own.
I do have plans to go back in June though, and I have threatened her death if I spend any daytime in the house.
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_justdrea Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 12:39 am
When you go back hit up Atlantic Station, East Atlanta Village, Little 5, or Downtown Decatur. Great food and some good shopping!
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This post makes me want to go home…after I find a man elsewhere, of course…
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I’m a REAL born and raised in Atlanta girl (not some transplant) and I LOVE it! I think its the best city in the US. Why? Because of the people. I’m southern through and through and I LOVE the southern hospitality. I love that people speak when passing each other- even downtown. I love that your neighbors will look out for you. I LOVE the southern accents, lingo, mannerisms. I LOVE the food (y’all need to taste my grandma’s banana pudding) And Atlanta gets to have all this while still being cultured, progressive, and relevant. WIN! Oh- and there’s nothing like a Southern man. (Chivalry is NOT dead)
What I don’t like is the transplants that move here then have the audacity to talk ish about my city. Excuse me ma’am/sir, you can move. We don’t want your northern/west coast rudeness anyway… I also don’t like being away from home. But, hey higher education calls. I shall return soon enough. And on another note- the only other place I’d consider living is Texas…
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it’s posts like this that make me so happy to be from Atlanta (or atlanna, as true natives would say)
I feel like you never appreciate where you’re from until someone else shows an
appreciation for it.
Especially during the summer, Atlanta is a beautiful place to be.
And, where else can you yell “gucci!” or “burr” and be understood?
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Please Excuse Your Significant Other Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:14 am
“And, where else can you yell “gucci!” or “burr” and be understood?” – New York
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i LOVE Atlanta.. i went there not too long ago and aside from the person i was staying with, i had a GREAT time.. he had no car, so i didn’t catch the nightlife (UGH!) but i scoped out several places during the day.. Atlantic Station, Downtown, the Underground (BEST pralines there!) and even the library.. i’ve noticed that the people there ARE nice, and that the more north you drive out of Florida, the nicer they get..
BUT with the ratio the way it is.. i’m not moving there anytime soon.. i don’t feel like tripping random women because we’re all running in the same race and the finish line is in sight.. the competition is WAY too fierce..
it’s perfect for the straight dudes.. the women, not so much..
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I really don’t want to sound like an areaist (like sexist, racist, etc) or nothing, but I honestly can’t say I am a fan of the Atlanta specifically and the souf generally…
Give me my mean NYers and elitist NEers & Beantowners… I’ve traveled to the A quite a bit for work and I’d much much rather stay north of the Mason-Dixon…
I’m glad you had fun bro, but no chicken and waffles for moi lmfaooooo
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Afrikyn Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 5:04 am
you are wrong #thatsall
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I am a proud ATL transplant. As a New Yorker it is hard to call any place else home, or even equivalent to the big apple; because we are born with that greatest place on earth attitude, but ATL is the closest second I could ask for.
While there are a ton of reasons, here are my top five:
1. The blackness! – i mean i love going somewhere and everyone in the place looks like my people. the cashier, the manager, the hostess, the owner! its something i didn’t really notice until i left the A but I love it.
2. Warm weather! – a beautiful day here is better than anywhere else!
3. The people. Where else can you get away with calling anyone (male, female, grown, young) by a random term of endearment (sweetie, baby, boo, hon, etc.) and no one thinks twice.
4. Waffle House – i know plenty of other cities have late night food spots but none touch this place!
4. Cars & driving! I love a city that kinda forces people to drive. I have a huge problem with people over a certain age who have never learned to drive b/c “they don’t have to” – not to mention one of the best parts of summer is the car show, a.k.a. the connector on a sunny saturday!
Awww forever I love Atlanta!!!!
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CHeeKZ-Money Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 7:38 am
Am I the only one who thinks the Waffle house is greasy? I mean..how much lard can one man take?
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QueenT Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 8:18 am
It is greasy..but, I think that is why some people like it..I’ve never eaten there..but, Ive heard the horror stories. lol
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InsomniaPoet Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 9:02 am
whats better than greasy food after a night of drinking and partying?!
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Seattle Washington Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Cheekz, did you mean greasy (as in dirty) or greasy (as in unhealthy)?
Because it’s definitely both. It’s one of the grimiest places I’ve been. I trusted the food off that pick up truck more than I did the Waffle House.
But, eff it. It tastes good (when you’re drunk) and I’m still alive. I just will be actively checking my blood pressure for the next few weeks.
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A.Smith Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 9:25 am
That grease is so important in soaking up any excess liquor in your stomach.
Really, it can make all the difference between a REALLY bad morning and just a bad morning.
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N.I.A.naturally Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:06 am
This is the truth!! At 3 or 4am, that grease does the job. I owe Waffle House my sincere thanks for making me just sober enough to make it to church on time, and be attentive to the pastor. Gotta love college life…
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Ash Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:55 am
Yes, it’s greasy. And yes, the cook looks like he just rolled out of a barn and he only has one arm. So what? That’s what makes the experience. Even the bougiest of Atlanta’s black women will get hype about some Waffle House (I know, cause some of them are my friends). And let’s not talk about the one on Northside right by the interstate that has to have security on weekends cause it’s just that hype. Got me cravin a All-Star….
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A.Smith Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 11:01 am
My birthday/NYE weekend we were downtown for a party and drove ALL the way to Perimeter for some WaHo…
Didn’t help. Still had to wait forever.
The best cooks are the ones who’ve been to jail.
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Heather B Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Yeah I’m from atlanta but I HATE Waffle House. Hashbrowns with a hamburger? How you gonna have hashbrowns and no fries!?! Its ridiculous and I refuse to eat there.
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Nick_L_Odeon Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
umm.. you get that weather in Florida.. WITHOUT wondering about the snow and flash floods..
i hear you on the cars and driving bit.. but the reason why i LOVE NY and DC is because you can leave the car at home, hop on the train and move around the city..
and yes, the waffle house is a good look.. their pecan pancakes are off glass!! i can only do it 2-3 times a year though.. #grease.. #nomegusta
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My brother lives in ATL…my mother lives in GA….further out…I don’t have any amazing ATL stories because they never take me anywhere fun. Ive been to the UNDERGROUND and we went to MLK’s birth home (thats it)…I told my brother the next time I come out I wanna go do something fun…I wanna go eat somewhere local and fabulous. I love southern food..so, I just wanna eat and have him show me around a little bit…
The ratio of women to men out there is crazzy. It’s a good move for a dude! A woman moving to ATL to find a man is a complete waste of time…
Sounds like you fellas had a great time! If walls could talk, huh?
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Atlanta is the only city I’ve been to in the US that I could see myself living in. If I can learn to distinguish between the 9,999 different Peachtree streets, that is.
The first time I went to Atlanta I made my first trip to Bloomingdale’s. When the lady gave me my “Big Brown Bag” shopping bag I got a little overly excited – I had only ever seen them on TV and it was just too cool for words for me. The lady didn’t roll her eyes or kiss her teeth at me so I was like “I already like this place better than Toronto!”.
On another trip to Atlanta I was standing at the corner (of Peachtree and Peachtree probably) on a really windy day. All of a sudden there was a huge gust of wind and I went flying forward. I would have landed head-first in traffic if some kind Southern gentleman hadn’t grabbed my coat and pulled me back to safety. If that happened here the people on the corner would have watched me die without blinking an eye.
Yay Atlanta.
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It makes me sad to know that every day there are children who are born and who will not grow up in the loving arms of the South.
I have stories for days about the shocking information I discovered my freshman year in college about people who grow up outside of the South.
What do you mean you’ve never had grits? Why are you staring at my biscuits and gravy that way? Don’t you know the importance of hot sauce on your greens?? ::sigh::
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The Honorable and Rather Articulate Award Winning RightCoastLexSteele, B.A., LLC, Affirm Dese Nuts Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 9:28 am
“It makes me sad to know that every day there are children who are born and who will not grow up in the loving arms of the South.”
I feel the same way about people who have never been kissed by the warmth of the sun in the US Virgin Islands (St. Croix’s sun tho…St. Thomas’ sun will give you sun burn.)
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Please Excuse Your Significant Other Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:17 am
“What do you mean you’ve never had grits? Why are you staring at my biscuits and gravy that way? Don’t you know the importance of hot sauce on your greens?? ::sigh::” – I’m not from the South but I didnt know they made people like this.
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Atlanta is such a win…
THe craziest thing is that women out there are so terrified of the homosexual/dow nlow brother factor that theyre sometimes apprehensive about approaching dudes / accepting affection. I remember
being traumatizedwalking through Lennox Mall, and seeing womenlook at their man thenlook at me, with a look like “He’s cute but what if…” like it was pain in their eyes… unreal!I told my frat bro he had to walk 7 paces in front of me so people wouldnt assume shyt, lol
Strip Clubs >>>
Food awesome.
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Seattle Washington Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 9:25 am
Dude, I walked thru Lenox Mall. By myself. ::shudders::
Never again. I’m doing all my shopping before I get there and making sure I don’t forget a damn thing.
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Guns & Butter Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 9:53 am
How awesome can the food be? I always say NY food is sooo dope and underappreciated. They don’t have bodegas, i’m sure any “carribean” spot has dry-ass oxtails, and they prolly don’t got ak in the halaal truck cheffin’ up them dope chicken and lamb combos.
ethnic, ny.
hood, ny.
fine dining, ny.
waffles, cali. (roscoes)
“new york to the heart, but got love for all”
- (peter) GUNS & BUTTER
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A.Smith Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 9:56 am
::blank stare::
Just, umm… try it first…
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Guns & Butter Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:05 am
alright a.smith. i’m gonna need a list of dope food spots, and post up locations (not a big club guy). not sure when i’ll visit ATL, but when i do i hope it lives up to the hype cause i know alot of people who’ve been telling me how nice it is there… i just have a feeling the radio station is gonna piss me off even more than the ny stations, but i’ll just bring cds.
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A.Smith Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Errr…
Could I suggest another awesome Southern city? Nashville, maybe… Memphis, even…
I haven’t been to the A like that in a minute — as it’s not my hometown, but I’m going next month. I’ll report back to you. LOL.
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_justdrea Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Shack on Main in East Point for good BBQ
Savage Pizza in Little 5
There’s a really good Indian spot at the Midtown Plaza near Piedmont Park (the indie movie theatre there is nice too)
Sweet Auburn Bistro (downtown) or The Pecan (east point) for southern fine dining
Any of the Here to Serve or Concentrics Restaurants
I could go on and on… Oh and try the juice at Arden’s Garden!
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CHeeKZ Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:27 am
I’m riding with Words.
Y’all front like their isn’t a Sylvia’s in Harlem?
I know some of y’all are still on the plantation. But the world has alot of different food to offer and their is only ONE place where you can get it all at a high quality:
NYC.
Didn’t y’all see that episode of the Boondocks when Grandpa Freeman open his own soul food spot?
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Please Excuse Your Significant Other Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Sylvia’s is trash. Walk up the block to Jacob’s where you get your soulfood by the pound
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Toni Childs Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Hmmm…now perhaps its because I’m a southern girl to the heart..but I took a little offense.
I’ve tried the NY soul food spots, and they’ll do-if you are living above the Mason Dixon line and that’s what you must settle for.
Don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it. Need a list? We’ll get one to you shortly.
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CHeeKZ Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 11:20 am
I am not going to get into a soul food debate. I’m sure y’all know your way around a pig way better than me. I’m just saying, its not the only place you can get soul food.
& You can’t eat soul food more than once a week and live past fifty.
And if we are talking about Waffles… WaHo’s Waffles taste like pig ass compared to the real king of Waffles, ROSCOE’S!
There is no arguement! No Comparison! No debating it! May anyone who doubts these words be stricken dead.
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N.I.A.naturally Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Waffle House is a chain restaurant with locations in several cities across the country. If you want to compare, then compare Roscoes to Gladys & Ron’s.
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Guns & Butter Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 11:20 am
lol.. i was certain southerners may take offense to my comment being so “ny state of mind” … but I hope you didn’t take it to heart too much as I was not trying to personally hurt anyone.
sylvia’s in harlem used to be OD good tho (b4 she sold it).. but nowadays it’s whack. I’m certain the top soul food spots in ny can barely hold a candle to the average soul food spot down south but the crux in my argument is how NYC excels in so many specialties. Soul food is just 1 type of food. when it comes to the south i usually hear about new orleans as being a top food city.
What else besides southern cooking/soul/comfort food does ATL excel in?
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CHeeKZ Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 11:22 am
“What else besides southern cooking/soul/comfort food does ATL excel in?”
Bad Rap Music, Homosexuals, and Strippers.
#shotsfired.
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N.I.A.naturally Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 12:15 pm
What else besides southern cooking/soul/comfort food does ATL excel in?
great weather, beautiful people. Let’s be honest, the further north you go, the less the aesthitically pleasing the people. I think it’s because yall don’t smile enough… j/k
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InsomniaPoet Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO at this comment!!!! ahahahahhaa just reminds of taking a very southern bf to nyc for the first time to meet some of my fam and his comment “why are all the chicks dressed like dudes and wearing construction worker boots?” LMAO
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CHeeKZ-Money Reply:
May 7th, 2010 at 6:04 am
I know with all those ghetto proms and technocolor weaves you aint talking about our women.
Have you ever been to the Puerto Rican day Parade?!!??!!
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N.I.A. naturally Reply:
May 7th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Have you ever been to the Puerto Rican day Parade?!!??!!
No, I try to avoid places with an abnormally high probability of sexual assault.
And technocolor weave is found all over this country. That’s not Southern, it’s low class.
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Public Service Announcement…
IT’S MY BIRTHDAY!!
Song of the Day– All I Do Is Win
Now back to your regularly scheduled program…
I love Atlanta! People, clubs, men, shopping, food(I’m a G.R.I.T.S. so the food isn’t a big deal to me), people, and men. Southern hospitality is the best!! I don’t like being around negative people, and I can’t imagine living in a city where people take pride in being unpleasant.
Being that I attended college in ATL, I have so many stories I could tell. From homecoming concerts, step shows, NBA All-Star Game, The Atlanta Football Classic(TSU vs. FAMU), strip clubs, house parties, and amazing wonderful fun loving caring people. I’m gearing up for a move, and Atlanta is definitely on the list.
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S0_Flyy Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:02 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIA!!!
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Please Excuse Your Significant Other Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:20 am
HAPPEE BERPHDEIGH!!
How do ya get excited for a game when the two teams arent from the state?
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N.I.A.naturally Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:43 am
1. Atlanta is home to many TSU and FAMU alums.
2. During that weekend, Atlanta becomes home to TSU and FAMU. People from Florida and Tennessee travel to Atlanta to party, watch the game, watch the band, and party some more. From my recollection, the traffic is beyond chaotic during that weekend… much worse than the normal chaos. lol. Lots of fun to be had, though.
3. It’s not about the game!! lol.
I was in undergrad, and wanted to meet people who weren’t from Atlanta or going to school in Atlanta. I’ve made a few good friends from those weekends, and we still keep in touch.
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Reecie Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 11:00 am
the atlanta classic is off the chain. I’m a believer. Of course I go with my Rattler homies. I didn’t attend either school but its all love…yeah HBCU folks know its NEVER about the game. even though I have been once, lol.
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N.I.A.naturally Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 11:07 am
I think I went once the entire time I was in Atlanta. And I barely paid attention to the game.
Yeah, I was definitely on #teamFAMU, except the year I met that cutie from TSU. I was trying to on HIS team. lol.
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A.Smith Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Going to school in nashville, it confused the hell out of me why TSU folks would drive to Atlanta for their own damn game.
I caught on to the facts quickly, though.
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N.I.A.naturally Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Thanks for the birthday love!!
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Seattle Washington Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Happy Birthday!
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I enjoy Atlanta but I do think its overrated. Its a big town with lots of shopping and fun times yes–but a lot of fronters and fake ballers too of both genders. Its crazy as much time as I spent there and I still have a lot of friends there, nobody I know is really from there!!!! I spent a lot of time there from 03-06 and loved it much. I hate that everything is so spaced out and you have to drive sooooo far everywhere. But thats similar to the DC metro in the fact that nobody really lives in the city proper and you are always highwaying it up to see your folks–which are all scattered in every direction.
but you gotta love the good weather, good eats in the south period. thats not specific to ATL. but ATL is pretty much the epicenter of fun for young blacks in the south.
I don’t want to live there, but I would only if I was married or with boo in tow. LOL
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I live here, and I would never EVER wanna leave. FOREVER I LOVE ATLANTA. I moved here about 2 years ago, because from where I am from is country bump. ATL was the closest major metropolitan city with black folk and semi-decent economy. And regardless of my slightly booshieness I love me some southern black folk. Atlanta is the epitome of it. I used to visit here so frequently that I knew the streets by memory before I even moved here. Didn’t need a GPS. It is so rich in EVERYTHING. Almost every weekend me and the kids just go downtown for kicks and giggles. We will go post up at the underground right next to the ice cream shop and just people watch for like hours. FREAKING AMAZING. And I do this almost eeery weekend. I love it!
Such a change of subject about the subject… the straight single men on some straight hoe shit here. They know they are a rare commodity so they play it well. The women are Booty-ful. I need to start drinking more of the tap water here because that is the only thing I can think of why ATL women are shaped the way there are. Its the water…
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CHeeKZ Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 11:58 am
yo.
I rep my city until the day I die. But I also keep it real. So I will give props …
ATL women know what to eat and know how to work out. Every chick in the city had a phatty. Every! That plus the all nudity makes the strip club scene what it is known for today. Governor Patterson needs to step his game up, before he leaves office bring an executive order allowing hoes to be naked.
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yep, you just made me officially miss home even more….sigh…
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I’ve been in the A before. Pause and no homo. I spent most of my time there in the burbs, but when I was in the mix I liked it. The women do have some slam dunk donkeys there. Almost walked into a few poles while there.
The experience I remember the most is getting lost over by a “couple of HBCU’s”. I was like oh, this is a cool area. Then I went like 2 blocks down the street and all I saw was white tees and boarded up buildings with people somehow still living in them. I sped away in my rental car and never returned.lol.
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N.I.A.naturally Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Then I went like 2 blocks down the street and all I saw was white tees and boarded up buildings with people somehow still living in them. I sped away in my rental car and never
While I was there, I never had any personal problems with the locals, and I wasn’t scared either. You think I would’ve been being that I grew up as far away from the hood as a person can get. There was violence, but I managed to live there for 3 years and not get mugged, shot, stabbed, or have my car stolen. And for the most part, the majority of the people living in the community are good people… they’re just poor. However, I think things have gotten worse since 2004, and the crappy economy isn’t helping matters. I haven’t been in a while, so it would be interesting to see how things have changed since the last time I was there.
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Guns & Butter Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 11:28 am
slim, worse than the gangsters on (west)third ave in albany?
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Slim Jackson Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 11:47 am
The gangsters on 3rd ave would ba ba body ya all the same.lol. I think they migrated to a different street or were taken out by the local precinct.
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Now, Im missing my hometown DC….my first, my last, my everything (LOL)..Philly is cool though– good eats…and close enough to DC. I’ll live.
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Aaahh! Great post! I love my city!
As a native “peach,” still living and working in the A. I co-sign on this post 100%. I’d never consider leaving except for the fact that the ridiculous male-to-female ratio can be slightly disheartening. And the traffic.
But the weather, the food, affordable living, entertainment, sports teams on the come-up, and (most) of the people keep me here.
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A.Smith Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 10:59 am
I still don’t understand how ya’ll got 50-11 lanes but STILL have bumper to bumper traffic. Slow traffic? Absolutely, but bumper-to-bumper-not-moving-for-45-minutes traffic? Don’t make no DAMN sense.
I don’t mess with 285 if I don’t have to (I know, I know, wishful thinking)… I’ll stick with 75, please AND thanks. LOL.
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Reecie Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 11:02 am
50-11 lanes and folks will drive CLEAR across 6 lanes to make an exit. scares the HELL out of me. I HATE driving up there, shoot even riding wrecks my nerves!
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Streetztalk Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 11:23 am
LMAO at 50-11! Love that term!
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Reecie Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 11:30 am
pronounced “fiddy-leben”LOL
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Ash Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Girl…I ask myself the same thing every morning. Even when it’s accident free, traffic is at a complete standstill!
Let’s not talk about those that INSIST on driving 65 mph in the left lane. Move the eff over! Grinds my gears just thinking about it!
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CHeeKZ Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
“sports teams on the come-up”
You must be tallking about the Atlanta Thrashers b/c other than Jason Heyward, you don’t have much to look forward too.
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Ash Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Hey hey hey now! The formerly embarassing Hawks have made it to the playoffs for the last…3 years? Besides that horrible game against the Magic this week, they’ve done better in recent years than they have in the last decade.
Falcons have come back from a Vick-induced coma to be somewhat respectable.
And Jason is that deal! He hails from my hometown (don’t go googling it and whatnot), so we went to the same church and high school. He does his thing, so I won’t go in on you too bad since you shouted him out.
I said on the come-up, not great…lol
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The Honorable and Rather Articulate Award Winning RightCoastLexSteele, B.A., LLC, Affirm Dese Nuts Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Formerly embarassing? I think the embarassment is current.
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Ash Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Lol! I said BESIDES this week’s game. They have shown a marked improvement in recent years.
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i was shaking my head reading this entire post. can’t co-sign any of it. i live a mere 3 hours away from atlanta so i visit the city often.
for one i despise strippers. well maybe not strippers themselves but the profession and the idea of giving my money to woman when i could easily get the same thing for free. to each his own though.
atlanta women are friendly enough but real talk you are moving to new york. in my opinion new york, dc women>>>>atlanta women. and truthfully most of those women probably aren’t from atlanta anyway. i have tons of friends who moved there from dc. the ratio thing is cool but 17:1 and women bumping you in the club. i’m sorry i like a challenge and that comes off a little desperate.
i understand in the north you don’t have chick-fil-a and zaxbys but you came all the way to atlanta and you ate at chain restaurants? your frat didn’t take you slice, harlem bar, stats, etc.? talk about good eating.
as far as my experiences my first time going was in ’03. i never knew the speed limit could go past 60. lol i like the city as far as visiting. i could never live there tho. as far as the black community i’ve noticed a lot of people try a little to hard to stunt on each other. i can’t tell you how many people i know there that push beamers, benzs and bentleys but live in an apartment with a roommate.
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InsomniaPoet Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
” as far as the black community i’ve noticed a lot of people try a little to hard to stunt on each other. i can’t tell you how many people i know there that push beamers, benzs and bentleys but live in an apartment with a roommate.”
everyone is entitled to their opinion but Atlanta has no monopoly on people faking the funk. How many dudes in NYC don’t drive at all AND live in their mom’s basement or better yet their deceased grandmother’s rent controlled project? or how many people in “DC” actually live in PG county, or Howard county, or hell even Fredricksburgh but claim they are from the “area” LMAO having a car is not an option but a need in the A and when you spend so much time in it sitting on 285 it should be nice LOL
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Please Excuse Your Significant Other Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
“deceased grandmother’s rent controlled project” – What’s the problem with this? We got one of these in my family. Rent for a 1BR is $200 a month w/ free parking and a great management company in NYCHA. Where else can you find that in NY?!?!?!
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InsomniaPoet Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
yea in NY but everyone expects different things depending on where they are from. I expect a dude to have a car and his own spot (even if it is rented and shared w/ roomies) I don’t care if you live in times sq I am NOT going to sheepshead bay on the MTA! LOL
i cant respect a man who cant fix my flat tire and drive me home when he is done!
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CHeeKZ-Money Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
a)its called a cab
b) Sheepshead bay??!!?
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Peyso Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Are you going fishing? Why are you going to Sheepshead Bay?
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CHeeKZ Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
First off… Rental Controlled is a hustle. Nothing to hate on. If your place looks nice, who cares if you get it for the discount.
and I know dudes in their early twenties who make “insert impressive number here” during a recession who don’t drive. What’s the point of having a car when you live in Times Sq?
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The Honorable and Rather Articulate Award Winning RightCoastLexSteele, B.A., LLC, Affirm Dese Nuts Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
I hated the post too. It was Tiff’s idea actually.
But………
“for one i despise strippers. well maybe not strippers themselves but the profession and the idea of giving my money to woman when i could easily get the same thing for free. to each his own though.”
Like you said, to each his own, and I understand why you feel this way. Maybe if you look @ it as paying for the ambience and the experience as opposed to puttin down bread for shorty to get naked, it’ll sit better with you. Everytime I’ve been to a strip joint in the A, I’ve been rolling at least 8 deep and we’re just all looking to relax and have a good time, and where else is more relaxing than a tata bar?
I have observed the stuntin’ you speak of tho.
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Seattle Washington Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Eh, there’s a downside to every city and it sounds like you found it. Truth be told, I had a list of restaurants to hit and I didn’t eat at anyone of em. I had some Zaxby’s and that’s all I wanted. They must use the same crack in their chicken batter that McDonald’s uses in their fries.
I will agree with you, NYC women > ATL women with their diversity. My friends who love Latinas and women whose country you can’t pronounce correctly without being an International Relations major would be ass out in Atlanta. But when it comes to friendliness and, as someone else said, bootyfulness – ATL women have it.
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Awwww… I love Atlanta – it growed me up! Pours out a lil liquor for the West End. I think it’s a great place with a city feel and Southern charm. I would never live there as a single woman – cause walking through Lenox Mall you will get your feelings hurt. But I would definitely raise a family there. In the city. Not in no Dekalb County…
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ATL Shawty……my second home after a summer spent there during undergrad. Definitely the place to spend one’s 21st birthday
……Visionz = WINNIN’ (RIP to Visionz where it always went down Legendaaaaary)
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