WINNETKA, IL—Describing a conversation that took place at a family gathering Friday, relatives of local conservative man Dennis Sherman told reporters it was obvious the 57-year-old’s terrifying descriptions of Chicago had come directly from Dante’s Inferno. “He goes on and on about how depraved and awful the city is,…
  • HotDogFingies@kbin.social
    26·
    10 months ago

    I’m from Chicago and my conservative, suburban family members all think and speak like this. Making comments about avoiding anything “south of” means you’re racist. Always. I live on the southside. Throw in some disparaging remarks about the pride parade and you’ve got yourself an exact replica.

    I fucking hate them.

    • Drusas@kbin.social
      13·
      10 months ago

      I think it would currently fit Seattle best. So many Fox News watchers were convinced that we descended into utter anarchy in 2020 and obviously it must still be dangerous.

    • Mandarbmax@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      10 months ago

      Philly too. The way some people talk about it you’d think it was a bombed out wasteland with nothing living left here except 2 cheesesteak shops across the corner from each other and a blood thirsty gritty stalking the shadows

  • MajorHavoc@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    10 months ago

    Admittedly, we Chicagoans don’t always go out of our way to correct misconceptions. Chicago has plenty of people. We often don’t feel any need to encourage more visitors.