Friday, June 19, 2009
What I learned by going to New York City
I recently had a trip to New York City. Now most recollections of trips like this drone on and on about the specifics. I gave up “droning” for New Years.
First, you need to know a few things: I travelled with my beautiful wife, Jen, we stayed in a great hotel right off Time Square, and I have a unibrow.
So here’s what I learned while in New York City:
1. Anything can happen in Time Square. We sat in lawn chairs in the middle of the street watching people, we saw a large group of people spontaneously start blowing bubbles (flashmob), and we saw a large group of nude male bicyclists (some were wearing a single sock—I will let you paint that picture).
2. Bring lots of money. We ended up buying chicken nuggets, a small hamburger, fries and 2 sodas for $40.
3. Only crazy people drive in Manhattan. We saw lots of vehicles, but it was evident that every single one of those drivers was psychologically deranged.
4. There will never be cologne modeled after the New York City Subway.
5. When you run into Andrew McCarthy, don’t mention “Mannequin” the movie.
6. Don’t be afraid to elbow a few grandmothers to get in the shot outside the Today show. It’s totally worth it.
Brian "There’s no place like Home!” Matthews
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