Swithin Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 *Escape from New York* is the name of a dreary futuristic science fiction film, which I believe was remade; it's also how I feel about this weekend. Because of the Super Bowl (which is in NJ where it belongs), they've turned Times Square (20 city blocks south of where I live) into a ludicrous, trashy amusement area. It's horrible! I would Escape from New York this weekend but have to go to a birthday party Saturday night; however, I will go out of town Sunday morning, until Tuesday. Appropriately, TCM is showing *The Lost Weekend* on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dabb Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Please do not attempt the *24 Hours to Kill* scenario - this has left enough bodies in it's wake.. dead and otherwise incapacitated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfpcc2 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I thought that area, (Times Square) was already Disneyfied years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamradio Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I agree with your post and like to add, what in the world does this *Thing* has to do with the Super Bowl? By the way, don't bother crossing the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dargo2 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hmmm...perhaps the downward slide of the Seahawks defense as Peyton Manning so skillfully and methodically shreds it with his passing arm??? (...well, unless of course the Broncos offensive line doesn't protect him like they did against the Patriots, anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepiatone Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'm NOT so into sports that I can sit for two or so hours watching teams from cities I'm NOT from going at it. Same with college sports. Never went to college, so I DON'T CARE if Northwestern beats or loses to State. ANY State. Plus, I'm not into football anymore. Not since I was 13. I suppose I'll look into a Superbowl game if Detroit ever plays, which means I may NEVER watch a Superbowl; game! I'm just lucky, I guess... Sepiatone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dargo2 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 AND, on the flip-side of that thought: This older gentleman had 50 yard line tickets for the Super Bowl. As he sat down, he noticed that the seat nest to him was empty. He asked the man on the other side of the empty seat whether anyone was sitting there. ?No,? the man replied, The seat is empty.? ?This is incredible? said the first man. ?Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the Super Bowl, the biggest sporting event in the world and not use it? The Second man replied, ?Well, actually, the seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come with my wife, but she passed away. This will be the first Super Bowl we haven?t been together since we go married in 1967.? ?Oh, I?m sorry to hear that. That?s terrible. But couldn't you find someone else ? a friend or relative, or even a neighbor to take the seat?? The man shook his head. ?No, They?re all at the funeral.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedya Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Would you rather go back to the [Times Square of the 1970s|http://www.vintag.es/2013/04/photos-of-times-square-in-1970s.html]? ;-) Of[/i]TimesSquareinThe1970s+(16).jpeg] That's one of the clean images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swithin Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 I used to cut school and hang it in the Automat in Times Square. I don't mind some of the cleanup; I just hate all this intrusive garbage that they feel obliged to stick in for "special" occasions, like the ludicrous slide that Hamradio posted a photo of. Actually, the movie Who Killed Teddy Bear has some nice shots of the old Times Square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Let's see. Times Square used to be trashy (wall to wall porno). Then they gentrified it. Now it's trashy again, at least this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swithin Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 It's not a question of trash. It's a question of screwing up traffic and obstructing main streets, thereby creating all sorts of hazards just because of some trashy event in New Jersey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I didn't think Manhattan traffic could be any more screwed up than it already is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faceinthecrowd Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 The remake may be dreary -- remakes often are -- but I didn't think the original was. I'm not a football fan, but I won't find it necessary to leave New York. I just won't watch the game. And has anyone noticed that the teams are from the two states where pot is now legal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr6666 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 There's always this alternative too: http://www.nola.com/tv/index.ssf/2014/01/puppy_bowl_kitten_bowl_fish_bo.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikisoo Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 My golden retriever LOVED the Puppy Bowl and would try to play with all the pups on screen - entertainment for both of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfpcc2 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 That slide kind of looks like the thing The Banana Splits used to come down on in their shows opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joefilmone Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I walk through Time Square almost every day - the coolest super bowl madness prop- is this giant transformer like football robot. I also live in New Jersey and the traffic is about the same. Time Square has turned into a one big out door mall- filled with tourist and creepy people dressed like cartoon characters. And the stores are the same you can see anywhere in the US. The pre-Disneyfied square is gone - yeah it was a bit sleazy but at least it was colorful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM108 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Would you rather go back to the Times Square of the 1970s? Of[/i]TimesSquareinThe1970s+(16).jpeg] Just point me to the nearest time machine, and I'll jump aboard in a New York minute. McGirr's and the 711, here I come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swithin Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 I'll be going out to dinner tonight, downtown (meaning Greenwich Village). I live on the UWS and will take the subway (probably 2 or 3 from 72nd St to 14th St), but my dinner companions will take the bus from the UES. It will be interesting to see how all this impacts public transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StBartsActor Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Glad I found this thread...... OK, I live Midtown East, have not been to Times Square for the "festivities", but plan to go to NJ tomorrow for a Super Bowl Party with friends who normally want to see a Super Bowl Game but even they seem to be saying "they really are not that interested in THIS game". OK....... I am going for my martini and food and heading back to NYC on the bus. Maybe right after the National Anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJazGuitar Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I find it strange that anyone that claims to be an actual football fan wouldn't be interested in seeing these two teams play. High powered offense against a high powered, physical defense. It should be an very physical game and that is what most football fans (at least the ones I know), look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StBartsActor Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Actually, I think Midnight Cowboy has the best shots of the old Times Square. It's actually kind of historical in a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamradio Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 StBartsActor wrote: << I am going for my martini and food and heading back to NYC on the bus. Maybe right after the National Anthem. >> Hope Rosanne Barr don't sing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StBartsActor Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Well, I guess we are going to find out, ha. I think it's more of a lot fans back here disappointed the Giants and Jets didn't do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StBartsActor Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Good one..... no, it's not Rosanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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