Interview · moment 13 of 26
Midwest Considerate vs. New York Tough, and Bashing Turkey Sandwiches in New Orleans
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2 min
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Tim says he no longer wants to be 'New York tough' but 'Midwest considerate,' recalling politeness in Chicago, and mocks New Yorkers who travel to places like New Orleans and complain they can't get a decent slice or turkey sandwich instead of appreciating local food like Creole cuisine.
- Tim says he'd rather be Midwest considerate than New York tough.
- A random woman in Chicago offered unsolicited directions when he asked a friend where to find a Chase ATM, nearly prompting him to snap at her.
- Tim argues that cities shake you out of your comfort zone and drive innovation, but there's value in not losing yourself in the process.
- New Yorkers used to seem worldly to him, but now they just compare everywhere else to New York.
- Tim points out that Creole cuisine—a fusion of French, Caribbean, and Haitian influences—doesn't exist anywhere else in America, yet New Yorkers ignore it to complain about sandwiches.