*Genuine*
Simon Cowell made an interesting comment last night on “American Idol” and it made me think of Buffalo. Yes, I watch Idol. I watch it because I’m a musician and singer - and believe me sometimes it’s painful - and of course I watch it because it’s amusing.
Now to my point. One of the contestants in Philly who made it through to Hollywood went out into the waiting area and you could hear the joy of his family and friends. Simon made a comment along the lines of “people in America are genuinely happy for each other. When good things happen they want to share it with one another.” And from his tone, he was truly surprised by that.
Buffalo is a town filled with people who genuinely care for one another and who are really happy for one another. I feel extraordinarily lucky to have so many friends and family that share in my joys and support me in my disappointments. I think the city of good neighbors is an understatement.
A friend forwarded this to me and I’d say it’s pretty true of Buffalonians:
>FRIENDS: Never ask for food.
>BUFFALO FRIENDS: Always bring the food.
>FRIENDS: Will say “hello”.
>BUFFALO FRIENDS: Will give you a big hug and a kiss.
>FRIENDS: Call your parents Mr. and Mrs.
>BUFFALO FRIENDS: Call your parents Mom and Dad
>FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry.
>BUFFALO FRIENDS: Cry with you.
>FRIENDS: Will eat at your dinner table and leave.
>BUFFALO FRIENDS: Will spend hours there, talking, laughing and just being together, and then clean up.
>FRIENDS: Know a few things about you.
>BUFFALO FRIENDS: Could write a book with direct quotes from you.
>FRIENDS: Will leave you behind if that’s what the crowd is doing.
>BUFFALO FRIENDS: Will kick the whole crowds’ ass’s that left you.
>FRIENDS: Would knock on your door.
>BUFFALO FRIENDS: Walk right in and say, “I’m home!”
>FRIENDS: Are for a while.
>BUFFALO FRIENDS: Are for life.
Feel free to share…I did!
BuffaloJenn Says:January 20th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Nice post. I love our city!
Matt Says:January 22nd, 2008 at 2:27 pm
This is very old and is originally friend/true friend not friend/buffalo friend. i admire your pride in your hometown but stop stealing other peoples material jackass
Buffalo Amy Says:January 22nd, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Well Matt…it was new to me and I prefaced it by saying it was a forward. I never claimed it as my own.
Zach Says:June 12th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Hey,
I love Buffalo. I was born and raised there. I just got word that there is an amazing artist that is going to be performing in Buffalo and thought I would give you a heads up so you can go check him out. His name is Topher Mohr and he will be performing at the Town Ballroom on June 21. If you want to check him out ahead of time you can go to www.tophermohr.com. I hope you are able to make it out to the show. You won’t be disappointed.