Review of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Hated Pittsburgh
Star Rating - 1/26/2011
If you are not a "Stillers" fan you will NOT fit in here. They are completely obsessed with football and I guess it's understandable, because it's really all they have going for them. The pollution is ridiculous. Traffic is terrible, public transportation is lacking and the geography of the land with the mountains and the rivers makes navigating it virtually impossible. Some areas of the city are are ridden with crime, bank robberies are commonplace and there are shootings every night. The people there love their beer and football, and there is a huge sense of community if that is your thing. I do see how some very specific type of people would like this city. I lived there for two years and was lucky enough to make it out, and I have no urge to ever return.
aap | Auburn, NY
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This commenter is delusional. AAP says he/she is from NY, but probably from Cleveland. Hater.
Mike | Glenshaw, PA | Report Abuse

I do want to comment on this ; Um first off , one less person is not going to change Pittsburgh So Bye ! & shooting & Death is everywhere ! Moving away is not going stop your chances of seeing violence . & no , you don't have to love football and beer to fit in ! So what im trying to say is dont talk down on pittsburgh after you leave !
Jasmaine | Pittsburgh, PA | Report Abuse

Pittsburgh is awesome and you don't have to grow up in it to fit in. You don't have to be a Steelers fan to fit in. Anyone who says that "the pollution is terrible" hasn't been to the city since 1950. Anyone who says that the "traffic is terrible" has never driven in DC. And anyone who says that the "geography of the land...makes navigating it virtually impossible" can't drive (and may not be intelligent enough to operate a vehicle anyway). And I love how this same person stated "there is huge sense of community if that is your thing." What a sad life this person must lead.
Rachel | Alexandria, VA | Report Abuse

I agree with the other two people that commented on your post you are wrong about this amazing city..... and its STEELERS
Christian | Altamonte Springs, FL | Report Abuse
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