AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Glasgow underrated edinburgh overrated          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Glasgow Airport View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Jon--Faro Guest Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 7:39 pm    Post subject: Glasgow underrated edinburgh overrated Glasgow, like instant coffee, is just not getting the credit it deserves Quote: HELEN PUTTICK THE injustice Glaswegians have suffered loudly for years was confirmed yesterday - their city is one of the most underrated things on the planet. Along with Twiglets, instant coffee, and the duck-billed platypus, a panel of style connoisseurs has agreed Scotland's biggest conurbation does not receive the hype it deserves. Meanwhile, Edinburgh and Trainspotting, the film, were condemned as overrated, along with other coveted treats like lattes and strawberries. The lists of the 100 most over and underrated phenomena were compiled by a team at Esquire, the men's magazine. Covering a range of subjects from food to sport to the arts, the finished guide comments on modern life, labelling therapy and Prozac as over-egged and the benefits of pulling yourself together and sitting down to a comforting bowl of chicken soup as overlooked. Keith Laidlaw of Esquire said the magazine expected its findings to spark heated debate among readers. He said: "It was the editor's idea and started with everyone in the office coming up with things. Then everyone was in the pub coming up with things." Mr Laidlaw, who was brought up near Edinburgh, is only too aware that comparing the Scottish capital unfavourably with Glasgow will prick nerves. However, he admitted he nominated the cities for the opposing categories because so many Londoners wax lyrical about Edinburgh's charms with only a cursory glance to its rival. Mr Laidlaw: "Being from Edinburgh, everyone I speak to says what a lovely city it is whereas in actual fact Glasgow is a lot more fun and a much better night out. "The public at large, especially down here in London, do not really know what Glasgow has to offer. They associate it with razor gangs and think it is a dangerous place to go." With controversial inclusions on the overrated side like Jack Nicholson, Star Wars, Bart Simpson, the Tate Modern, Pringles, and goat's cheese, Mr Laidlaw said Esquire did not feel the overpuffed were "bad", just unworthy of the attention they received. He said: "It doesn't necessarily mean Edinburgh is a bad place, but perhaps the press it gets is excessive for how good it is. "With something like goat's cheese, it is everywhere, you cannot escape it, and it is not quite that nice." Moira Dyer, spokeswoman for Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Tourist Board, lapped up the endorsement from Esquire, which is publishing the lists in its June edition. She said: "This is just another example of Glasgow's growing reputation as a fabulous international city. It comes along with other comments such as Glasgow being Scotland's capital of cool, which appeared in Elle Decor, the US magazine, last month. "As long as people are debating or are interested in Glasgow it is just going to further enhance what we have." Meanwhile, Edinburgh and Lothians Tourist Board took the news the city was considered overhyped in its stride. One PR executive, with her tongue firmly in cheek, said: "If Edinburgh is overrated, does that mean I am out of a job?" OVERRATED Edinburgh The West Wing Hamlet Dinosaurs Extroverts Godchildren Oprah Air travel Devon Des Lynam Yoga UNDERRATED Glasgow Britney Spears A Question of Sport Cavemen Introverts Nieces and nephews Train travel B&Bs Essex Instant coffee Brown sauce -May 8th Back to top Adrian Tupper Guest Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2003 9:21 pm    Post subject: Re: Glasgow underrated edinburgh overrated [email]xx_angel_face03 (AT) msn (DOT) com[/email] (Jon--Faro) wrote in news:c7f41ed8.0312141139.7519dc35 (AT) posting (DOT) google.com: Quote: UNDERRATED Glasgow Britney Spears A Question of Sport Cavemen Introverts Nieces and nephews Train travel B&Bs Essex Instant coffee Brown sauce Jon, I would try and put Glasgow in a stronger bracket than Essex and Brown Sauce if you want to push this issue! -- Adrian Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Glasgow Airport All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.