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October 1, 2007
Happy to be here
I flew into Chicago on Sunday. When I got off the plane I was greeted by a sign that said, "We're happy you're here." Just like that -- in quotes. And I'll admit it, the quote marks stung. I thought boy, I hope it's not some kind of dig. As in, "oh, we're soooo happy you're here."
I'm tired. I've come a long way. I don't need the grief.
A few minutes later I saw another sign that said We're happy you're here -- no quote marks this time. And I thought great! It's just a slogan! And I was happy to be there too.
Then, as my cab pulled away from the airport, I saw a sign that read "We're happy you're here" -- it's more than a slogan.
And I thought what the hell? Does that mean it's both a slogan and a dig?
Are they happy I'm here or not?!
sure it's tempting to seek validation from major urban areas, but it's a rough road, vortex. we're really really busy and we can't always get back to you, even when we love you, as we do, you know, as we do....waiiitttt a minute--chicago? did you say chicago?!? what, we're not enough for you anymore?
Posted by: bigapple at October 3, 2007 8:23 AMno, they are not happy, no american is happy.
Posted by: other dan at October 3, 2007 1:43 PMI think if you put the emphasis on "we're," it all falls into place.
Posted by: Laura at October 4, 2007 9:53 AMit's classic urban schizophrenia. they need you there as a consumer, but can't stand your ugly alien presence. they want to hear the ching ching without seeing/smelling/touching/hearing you.
no offense, but can you blame them? just ching ching and begone.
"have a nice day"
Posted by: Itto Ogami at October 23, 2007 1:52 PM
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