...and I am the coolest person in Houston, does that make me the Coolest Person in America?

Just sayin'.

Houston is known for many things: Oil, NASA, urban sprawl and business-friendly policies. But the Texas city deserves to be known for something else: coolness.

The Bayou City may not be the first place you associate with being hip or trendy. But Houston has something many other major cities don’t: jobs. With the local economy humming through the recession, Houston enjoyed 2.6% job growth last year and nearly 50,000 Americans flocked there in response — particularly young professionals. In fact, the median age of a Houston resident is a youthful 33.

The result? Over the past decade, the dreary corporate cityscape has been quietly transforming. Stylish housing developments have popped up downtown, restaurants have taken up residence in former factories and art galleries like the Station Museum have been inhabiting warehouses.

Combine that with a strong theater scene, world-class museums and a multicultural, zoning-free mashup of a streetscape and you have the recipe for the No. 1 spot on Forbes’ list of America’s Coolest Cities To Live.

http://www.forbes.com/sit...s-to-live/

I knew this was coming.

so, both the coolest person in america and the 'second funkiest white man in america' ? oh heck, why not, what could go wrong? sure

XxAxX said:

so, both the coolest person in america and the 'second funkiest white man in america' ? oh heck, why not, what could go wrong? sure

Great point! It may be a bit much claiming to be only the SECOND Funkiest White Man in America, yet the Coolest Person in America.

However, one can make the case that being funky in and of itself doesn't make one cool, so I'm probably good as is.

morningsong said:

I knew this was coming.

You can be in my posse! Because I am going to have to have a posse now.

I'd put my money on San Francisco or Boston. But, hey, I've never been to Houston. I'm sure you're the coolest cat there, though, Rodeo.

RodeoSchro said:

...and I am the coolest person in Houston, does that make me the Coolest Person in America?

Just sayin'.

Houston is known for many things: Oil, NASA, urban sprawl and business-friendly policies. But the Texas city deserves to be known for something else: coolness.

The Bayou City may not be the first place you associate with being hip or trendy. But Houston has something many other major cities don’t: jobs. With the local economy humming through the recession, Houston enjoyed 2.6% job growth last year and nearly 50,000 Americans flocked there in response — particularly young professionals. In fact, the median age of a Houston resident is a youthful 33.

The result? Over the past decade, the dreary corporate cityscape has been quietly transforming. Stylish housing developments have popped up downtown, restaurants have taken up residence in former factories and art galleries like the Station Museum have been inhabiting warehouses.

Combine that with a strong theater scene, world-class museums and a multicultural, zoning-free mashup of a streetscape and you have the recipe for the No. 1 spot on Forbes’ list of America’s Coolest Cities To Live.

http://www.forbes.com/sit...s-to-live/

I almost moved to Houston twice. What kept me from doing it was the summer heat. I hate hot weather but i absolutely despise hot and Humid at the same time. I'm definitely going to visit Houston within the next couple years though.

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RodeoSchro said:

...and I am the coolest person in Houston, does that make me the Coolest Person in America?

Great.

Yet another quiz to determine the state of my dementia.

JoeyC said:

RodeoSchro said:

...and I am the coolest person in Houston, does that make me the Coolest Person in America?

Just sayin'.

I almost moved to Houston twice. What kept me from doing it was the summer heat. I hate hot weather but i absolutely despise hot and Humid at the same time. I'm definitely going to visit Houston within the next couple years though.

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It used to be really hot here; in fact, it still is in the summer. But now it's hot pretty much everywhere.

I think we must credit in part global warming for making Houston the Coolest City in America.

Visionnaire said:

RodeoSchro said:

...and I am the coolest person in Houston, does that make me the Coolest Person in America?

Great.

Yet another quiz to determine the state of my dementia.

Unlike Imago's question, my question is rhetorical.

More like the only cool city in Texas

don't throw stones at me you cowboys

I've been to Houston a few times on business.

I liked the gentrified gay-friendly part of town (forget it's name--it used to be the ghetto).

I also thought the Flying Saucer downtown near the Chase building had good burgers.

Lastly, the Houston underground is convenient.

That bullet train is really stupid. Why does it interrupt traffic?

RodeoSchro said:

morningsong said:

I knew this was coming.

You can be in my posse! Because I am going to have to have a posse now.

If there are no frogs involved.

imago said:

I've been to Houston a few times on business.

I liked the gentrified gay-friendly part of town (forget it's name--it used to be the ghetto).

I also thought the Flying Saucer downtown near the Chase building had good burgers.

Lastly, the Houston underground is convenient.

That bullet train is really stupid. Why does it interrupt traffic?

The Flying Saucer is a chain in multiple cities, not really Houston!

Anvil is a hipster Houston bar with mention in national magazines like GQ. Also Brazil the coffeeshop restaurant... all in Montrose.

The underground mall of Houston is featured in the film "Futureworld" from what I remember.

There's museums and art in Houston that is world ranking (especially contemporary activity). Also the ballet and opera there is recognized for high quality worldwide.

The city is very ugly though! It's my hometown. I lived there for at least 30 years.

Things from the 60's and 70's like The Astrodome and Astroworld are either gone or unused for big stuff now.

Beyonce and Wes Anderson are from Houston. Edward Albee taught at (maybe still does?) the University of Houston (creative writing). Two Project Runway contestants of past seasons are from Houston, one actually won the season.

It's very hot and humid.

not necessarily.

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RodeoSchro said:

Visionnaire said:

Great.

Yet another quiz to determine the state of my dementia.

Unlike Imago's question, my question is rhetorical.

That makes it so much more difficult to answer.

imago said:

I've been to Houston a few times on business.

I liked the gentrified gay-friendly part of town (forget it's name--it used to be the ghetto).

I also thought the Flying Saucer downtown near the Chase building had good burgers.

Lastly, the Houston underground is convenient.

That bullet train is really stupid. Why does it interrupt traffic?

the one in Ft Worth has great burgers! (and it moved by the way from 4th to 3rd or was it the other way around? It is catty corner from the Barns and Nobles. just to the right as you exit)

I'd like to visit Houston. I like the way people from around there talk.

Now, people - there is no debate over whether Houston is the Coolest City in America. Forbes has already settled that issue.

There really isn't any debate if I am the Coolest Person in Houston, although I might see how some could think Joel Osteen is.

The only real question is if it logically follows that the Coolest Person in the Coolest City in America is therefore the Coolest Person in America.

I say it's a no-brainer that it does, but you may discuss otherwise, in case you are in the mood for being wrong.

Now, excuse me. There's a jukebox somewhere that I am going to whack and listen to the free music that flows therefrom.

RodeoSchro said:

XxAxX said:

so, both the coolest person in america and the 'second funkiest white man in america' ? oh heck, why not, what could go wrong? sure

Great point! It may be a bit much claiming to be only the SECOND Funkiest White Man in America, yet the Coolest Person in America.

However, one can make the case that being funky in and of itself doesn't make one cool, so I'm probably good as is.

well, why not combine the two? coolunkiest guy ever! or, funkooliest fellow ever!

XxAxX said:

RodeoSchro said:

Great point! It may be a bit much claiming to be only the SECOND Funkiest White Man in America, yet the Coolest Person in America.

However, one can make the case that being funky in and of itself doesn't make one cool, so I'm probably good as is.

well, why not combine the two? coolunkiest guy ever! or, funkooliest fellow ever!

See new signature!

RodeoSchro said:

XxAxX said:

well, why not combine the two? coolunkiest guy ever! or, funkooliest fellow ever!

See new signature!

i'm glad you're finally getting credit! about time!

I'm from Houston and I'm pretty sure I'm cooler than you!!

LittleBLUECorvette said:

I'm from Houston and I'm pretty sure I'm cooler than you!!

Have YOU sung with Prince?

Score one for me!

XxAxX said:

RodeoSchro said:

See new signature!

i'm glad you're finally getting credit! about time!

I agree, I've been far too humble about this for way too long.

RodeoSchro said:

LittleBLUECorvette said:

I'm from Houston and I'm pretty sure I'm cooler than you!!

Have YOU sung with Prince?

Score one for me!

Sung, mofo I am PRINCE.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

RodeoSchro said:

Have YOU sung with Prince?

Score one for me!

Sung, mofo I am PRINCE.

Hmmmm, Prince DOES own a house down here but technically it's in Kemah, so sorry! You're the Coolest Man in Kemah. And Timan Fertitta might have a claim on that too, LOL.

RodeoSchro said:

XxAxX said:

i'm glad you're finally getting credit! about time!

I agree, I've been far too humble about this for way too long.

yep. and if it were my signature under discussion here i'd throw a few of these babies !!!!!! into the mix as well. then again!!! i'm sort of addicted to them!!!!! so that's just me!!!!!!!

XxAxX said:

RodeoSchro said:

I agree, I've been far too humble about this for way too long.

yep. and if it were my signature under discussion here i'd throw a few of these babies !!!!!! into the mix as well. then again!!! i'm sort of addicted to them!!!!! so that's just me!!!!!!!

I used to use exclamation marks but then I read where F. Scott Fitzgerald said using an exclamation mark is like laughing at your own joke!

RodeoSchro said:

XxAxX said:

yep. and if it were my signature under discussion here i'd throw a few of these babies !!!!!! into the mix as well. then again!!! i'm sort of addicted to them!!!!! so that's just me!!!!!!!

I used to use exclamation marks but then I read where F. Scott Fitzgerald said using an exclamation mark is like laughing at your own joke!

well! where i come from not only do we laugh at our own jokes we laugh louder, longer and harder than anyone else!!!! and if no one else laughs we figure they must not have heard our joke and tell it again, even more loudly