The Big Lead takes a big shot at Indianapolis

After reading the post from 2008… It’s just really funny how dumb people can be.

Have to admit, that was hilarious BBS. Rec’d.

I’ve lived in Indianapolis, Nashville, and Atlanta. And the one thing that really strikes me is how there is no real culture in Indianapolis and how there are very few people who actually live downtown. I lived a block away from the circle (In The Block) two years ago, and during week day nights, the city was a ghost town with the occasional horse carriage passing by. I love Indiana, and I love the midwest, but i think the city is really hurt by the fact that there is no highway that runs through the city. If you live in Noblesville, you have to truck it down Meridian for like an hour through stop light after stoplight. Still, it is safter than Johannesburg. Go Horse.

I might be inclined to agree if it’s the fruit at the bottom kind. Anyway, I’ve enjoyed my trips to Indy but that may be because every time I’ve been there has been for a Colts game. First time I went to Indy I was wearing a San Antonio Spurs hat around Circle Center Mall and these guys started giving me crap for not being a Pacers fan, but I talked to them for a few minutes and straightened them out with the whole I’m from Texas thing. They couldn’t get over that I’m not a Cowboys fan or don’t have a redneck/hick accent. Good times. Good people. Can’t wait till my next trip.

I love the Colts, don’t get me wrong. And the few times i’ve made the trip down to Indianapolis to catch the games I have met many wonderful people. but the city itself is about as bland and uninteresting as can be. That’s not to say its a bad city, but its definitely on the more boring side of cities that should or could entertain the World Cup.

That bieng said, im gonna try to come down there to watch the AFC Chamoionship.

Lets ride out on this dude! :-)

. . . what those dipshits have to say, because Indianapolis has Lucas Oil Stadium, and tomorrow at Lucas Oil Stadium, Peyton Manning takes the field against the Baltimore Ravens, and I will be there. Go Horse!

p.s. Uhhh, nice dis saying "facing limitless possibilities, they named it ‘Indiana City’ " Isn’t that blog out of . . . New York City? Dipshit.

At my english course, there’s a exchange program with many destinations, including states like Indiana and Texas. Even Ohio and Utah are on that program, and they’re most visited than your beloved Indiana. Why? Because in Indiana, there’s only two things to visit: the Lucas Oil Stadium and the racing track. If you’re not a huge fan of Nascar, Indy or whatever like most of us brazilians (including me), you’re not going to visit the track. And if you’re not a football fan, like most of us (not including me), you’re not going to place your foot at LOS. Some friends of mine are considering to visit Indiana, but just to watch a single game and then get on the road to NY or Florida. I would, and probably will do the same thing when I travel to USA…

My point is: probably, if the country is selected to host the 2018 world cup (2014 is here, uhull!), the games will be played in famous states, like Florida, California, New York and etc. That’s why Miami has been the host of the Super Bowl for such a long time: Miami automatically attract tourists from the whole world and the whole country and guarantee to the NFL a high attendance at the SB and even outside of the stadium. Indianapolis? I don’t think so…

Is a little bit boring in terms of night life at times. I have lived and both Indy and St. Louis which are roughly the same population. The difference is that StL thinks it is a big city while Indy thinks it is a small town. I think the criticism of Indy lackinging a cultural identity is valid. As a tourist venue, Indy is not a destination city…

However, (and this is key) Indy is a fantastic sports venue. The city is well versed in conducting large sporting events between several final 4s, NFL combine and the Indy 500. With Lucas Oil we also have a world class facility in which to host a game. As far as mid-sized cities are concerned, the downtown area is as safe as any you will come accross. Everything is within walking distance which is great for out of towners just visiting for the game. All of these same selling points are what brought us the Super Bowl and would hold true for a World Cup game as well.

Are the commenters. They are more insightful than the writers. The writers are awful, especially Big Brain On Brett.

Indianapolis hasn’t had the time to develop a culture like Chicago or philly. Hell, 30 years ago you really couldn’t go down town after 7 because it was too dangerous. Now we have two major sports teams, a AAA baseball team, and lots of great places downtown to eat and blow cash. I love living here, so those guys can suck balls!

I love Indy but let’s be honest, it’s not the most exciting place to live. That said, check out the post’s third paragraph:

The list is a middle finger toward the Midwest. Columbus has a passionate soccer fan base. It’s a site for crucial USMNT qualifiers. A match in the horseshoe would have been spectacular. Detroit is downtrodden and unattractive, but it has at least another eight years for artists to gentrify it.

Columbus? Like, the one in Ohio? Seriously? You think Indy is boring and you would rather go to… Columbus? Wow, great choice. I guess Columbus does have a soccer team and… a soccer stadium, and… yeah.

No, wait! I’ve got an even better idea! How about Detroit? Sure, literally half of the city is deserted right now, but we can just bulldoze that half and build the biggest soccer stadium ever! And then- hey wait! Come back!

I CANT STAND THIS BLASHAMEY OF THE GREATEST CITY IN THE MIDWEST.SERIOUSLY COULDNT THEY ATLEAST THINK BEFORE THEY TALK.THERES WAY TO MUCH TO DO HERE U COULD COME HERE AND NEVER LEAVE BROAD RIPPLE OR DOWNTOWN. AND STILL NOT ALL OF IT.

OK so it doesn’t have the recognition of places like NYC, Boston, or Chicago, but it’s still home. It’s still the place I choose to live. Boring or not, crazy weather and all, it’s my city.

Never heard of em.

Indy used to have a more thriving downtown in the 50’s and 60’s, Everyone moved out into the suburbs because of white flight. I’m from there and so are four generations of my family. Also, after years and years of Republican Conservative domination in the city, (finally recently eclipsed in the last decade), the city was culturally neutered. Tell me of a thriving music scene or art scene in Indy? There is ZERO real clubs for bands or singers to play that aren’’t catering to that african american guitar dude and his white female co-singer. Name please? It’s true….sorry. Anytime a good idea gets going in the state legislature, some fucking hick from Corydon shoots it down……Daylight Savings Time argument anyone? That was just embarassing…Unfortunately, there are alot of individuals in Indiana that give the city and state that “just fell off the turnip truck” vibe that you see whenever any outsider talks about the city/state….You can begin hating me now. I love those hard working Hoosiers, and alot of them are in my family, but its the truth….BTW I’m one of those people I’m criticizing…I’m not better, I’m worse, but I have had the benefit of living elsewhere for a few years, and your perspective changes a bit.

But all that being said, there IS urban revitalization downtown. People are returning to the near north side and places like that as the city is re-gentrified. Thank you Bart Peterson and Co. Hopefully art will take place in Indiana, and talented individuals will return (and stay) in the city because of the possibility of lower real estate prices as oppossed to a more culturally diverse cities like Seattle, San Diego, Chicago or Dallas, wher ereal estate is off the chain. Yes Indiana is NOT culturally diverse. Hmm let’s take a visit to Indy’s Chinatown, or Vietnamese district, it’s Western European area, or its Cuban center….oh ya…they don’t fucking exist.

Naptown just needs to keep the good government and leadership it has had over the years going…and people will return. The city is getting better EVERY year’ . ,,,but it WAS pretty damn vapid for along, long time….Anyway I love Indy, and I have a GD right to criticise it, because I want it to be better. It’s getting there. Indy does rule, this douche has some critical points, but fuck you asshole, I got your yogurt right here…..

Because the World Cup will be coming to Indy. The downtown is made to host huge events like the World Cup. The retractable roof is huge as well.

and I still enjoyed the Indianapolis Childrens’ Museum. Also, as a former resident of Indiana and current resident of Missouri, I tend to get really excited whenever I visit Indiana, especially Indianapolis. It’s a pretty awesome city.

The WC Committee thought that Indianapolis was better than the other Midwest cities because they are the only one left. No Cincy, no Chicago (although they pulled their bid apparently), no Cleveland, No Detroit, No St. Louis. The city wants this really badly. I think we will get it. 2022 here we come!

Why? Because I lived in Milwaukee for awhile. Nothing can beat that (except for Cleveland and Detroit)…meh. It’s a three way tie between those 3 cities…and Columbus? As in Ohio?

Um….if you they so.

The World Cup isn’t held in one city, correct? I thought the country hosted it, with multiple locations for various matches. The last time the US hosted it (‘94?) I think I remember matches being held in LA, Chicago, and other cities. So it’s not like Indy would have to beat out every other city in the US. It could be picked as one of a handful of cities that will host matches.

Are the only places they would host the finals. I would bet on New Meadowlands.