The tourism argument is frequently bandied about, but I don’t think there’s much substance to it. The tourist attractions are the buildings (which obviously don’t disappear in the event of ending the monarchy) and ceremonies (which you can keep if you choose to, including the fancy costumes). It’s particularly unconvincing here in the UK when we are literally right next door to France, the world’s number one tourist destination. Versailles does not lack for visitors.
I get it. As a New Yorker, I really fucking tired of hearing how “rude“ New Yorkers are.
We’re not rude, we’re just in a hurry, and I’m running late for work, so when you stopped me to take a picture of you in front of some random building, or to ask directions, I may be a little short with you. Instead, ask some person who’s just standing around. Or google. There are plenty of them, and they will be happy to take your picture in front of whatever. I’m late for work, and that’s also why I’m walking so fast.
That’s why everyone is walking so fast. We have somewhere to be, and we just don’t have time for you. It’s rude of you to demand my very valuable time for your bullshit.
Tourism
The tourism argument is frequently bandied about, but I don’t think there’s much substance to it. The tourist attractions are the buildings (which obviously don’t disappear in the event of ending the monarchy) and ceremonies (which you can keep if you choose to, including the fancy costumes). It’s particularly unconvincing here in the UK when we are literally right next door to France, the world’s number one tourist destination. Versailles does not lack for visitors.
My bad. I blame the thirty eight million times I heard people make the argument earnestly after the British queen died
I get it. As a New Yorker, I really fucking tired of hearing how “rude“ New Yorkers are.
We’re not rude, we’re just in a hurry, and I’m running late for work, so when you stopped me to take a picture of you in front of some random building, or to ask directions, I may be a little short with you. Instead, ask some person who’s just standing around. Or google. There are plenty of them, and they will be happy to take your picture in front of whatever. I’m late for work, and that’s also why I’m walking so fast.
That’s why everyone is walking so fast. We have somewhere to be, and we just don’t have time for you. It’s rude of you to demand my very valuable time for your bullshit.
Sorry, not sorry.