Stereotypes and Los Angeles Poll

[melyndie]

Los Angeles has a reputation. It also has its many stereotypes. I've lived in LA all my life, so I know what it is like here. Take the following poll to see how well you know Los Angeles!

Comments

[elanortheeldest]

Since the beach is so close, most everyone goes to the beach often.

I know that's not true - and I think that's sad. Some of us miss the ocean and wish that those who lived near it were fully appreciative of their blessed situation. :-/

Looking forward to your explanations. I haven't lived in California since I was a baby, but have lots of relatives in the San Bernardino area who work in LA. Just found out that one of my aunts is a secretary for Schwartzenegger's (sp? :P) lawyer. She said before he became governor she would receive calls from him when he wanted to talk to the lawyer. Now someone else calls for him. =)

[melyndie]

I know that's not true - and I think that's sad. Some of us miss the ocean and wish that those who lived near it were fully appreciative of their blessed situation. :-/

Well, the beach isn't all that pleasant of a place with all those half-naked people running around and dirty sand and screaming kids. There *are* prettier places up the coast, but not right nearby.

On Friday I drove along the beach during sunset, and it was so pretty. See, I'm trying to be appreciative of my location! ;-)

Looking forward to your explanations.

I already wrote them. I'll post them once some more people take the poll.

haven't lived in California since I was a baby, but have lots of relatives in the San Bernardino area who work in LA.

Ah neat. I think San Bernardino has a different "culture" than here, though.

Just found out that one of my aunts is a secretary for Schwartzenegger's (sp? :P) lawyer. She said before he became governor she would receive calls from him when he wanted to talk to the lawyer. Now someone else calls for him. =)LOl don't

[seekinghim]

Los Angeles is not that interested in the arts. Its focus is mostly on movies.

not all arts of course, but I have heard (from stage actors)that theatre there is generally overlooked, at least compared to other large cities.

[melyndie]

Really? Hmm. Well, we do have big productions like Phantom of the Opera, Lion King, etc. And I'm always getting fliers in the mail for theatre productions.

[seekinghim]

I believe they were talking about semi-professional.

I'm sure LA gets the big productions because even we get great ones way out here in Columbus :)

[melyndie]

Ah okay. I wouldn't know much about those. :-)

[neytaritook]

I love it here, personally. Went up to LA to see Big Fish for my birthday just today :-D

[melyndie]

Neat! Where do you live (since it doesn't sound like you live exactly in LA)?

[neytaritook]

I live nearer to the Anaheim area ;-) The traffic was so bad today (thanks a lot, shoppers!) that it took over an hour both directions :-X But that's a tangent ;-)

[melyndie]

You must have a different view of Los Angeles than I do judging from your responses to my poll, LOL.

Anaheim is nice--that's where Disneyland is! :-D I was just at Disneyland a few days ago.

The university I attend is close to Anaheim. Biola University in La Mirada. :-)

[brusse]

I have never been to California.

[melyndie]

Judging by your answers, it is different than you think it is! ;-)

[brusse]

Are you implying that I am misinformed?

My answers reflect LA, not the rest of California.

[melyndie]

Are you implying that I am misinformed?

Just like everyone else! ;-)

My answers reflect LA, not the rest of California.

Well, quite a few of your answers were wrong about LA too. :-)