I just can't fathom how anyone could think that celebrating the anniversaries of what happened here last February is a waste of time and/or money. As time goes on it will become evident how huge it was for Canada and Vancouver. It was an awesome time, historic and not to mention the infrastructure improvements that were expedited with federal dollars that most likely we would have had to do without otherwise.
And nova9, given that I'm paying out of my taxes for this sad little celebration, certainly more than those who crawled out of their parents' basements, I have every right to comment on it.
So how much did you personally pay?
So then those of us that make more money than you, then we should have an even greater right to comment then, right?
Wow. I'm so hurt by your implications of my life in the Eastside. Thanks for putting me in my place you d--che.
I'm sorry if that came across as overly douchey. There are a lot of great neighbourhoods on the Eastside, many with a better sense of community than their Westside counterparts. Rather, the response arose out of your original thesis that only those who were in favour of the anniversary celebrations should be allowed to comment on them. That is like me saying only those who like the Jameson should be allowed to comment on that thread.
I don't understand the obsessive need for people in the city to purposely try and hate on any public event. Usually the same ones who complain that nothing happens.
Wow. Now there's a non-event if I ever saw one. A bunch of lemmings with nothing better to do. Is this what's supposed to counteract Vancouver's no-fun reputation? If anything it reinforces it.
Wow. Now there's a non-event if I ever saw one. A bunch of lemmings with nothing better to do. Is this what's supposed to counteract Vancouver's no-fun reputation? If anything it reinforces it.
I would have to agree with you.
What exactly is fun in this picture? Was there a band playing somewhere or some other form of entertainment?
Everyone seems gloomy and depressed...I certainly wouldn't look at that picture and think people are having a good time.
how many boring dinners or christmas parties do you suffer through? its about the memories and the people you are with not what you do
I went down there a lot of times during the games, it wasn't that exciting but it was fun with friends and watching people and seeing the goings on - didn't need music or anything to entertain us we enjoyed the crowds and talking crap while we waited in line or whatever
^ loll, that actually looks a little sad...i don't know why though.....
Now, you're getting the gist of what I've been getting at all along.
Over the top celebrations of something that happened so long ago as though it happened today is a little embarrassing. A gathering watching the highlights on a big screen in a public square should have been the extent of it.
^ loll, well if there were a big concert stage with a DJ i suppose it would make more sense...but here you just have people randomly jumping and cheering for...?
Oh well, if that's what they like to do lol go ahead with it...I suppose it's more of a testament to how deprived the youth of the city are from proper fun and entertainment that suits heir age - not watered down "family-friendly" events.
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Celebration of the 1st anniversary of team Canada for winning the 2010 Olympic gold. This was all organized through Facebook.
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