Jay O’ConorAug 18, 2024
Race Bannon

Overheard in the Castro just now.

(Context: Small group of tourists having breakfast at a sidewalk cafe on a sunny warm day with a bustling street of locals, tourists, and a sidewalk art show.)

"I wasn't expecting this. San Francisco is nothing like Fox News says it is."

Aug 18, 2024 at 6:45pmWeb
Show threadDragon-sided DAug 19, 2024
@racebannon (don’t stroll into the Tenderloin after dark)
Show threadBrian GrinterAug 19, 2024
@dragonsidedd @racebannon heard this when we visited from Australia in 2013
Show threadDragon-sided DAug 19, 2024

@bgrinter @racebannon I lived in Adelaide for a year. Also spent time in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney.

Even in the seediest places I could find, never felt remotely in danger of physical attack by a human. Maybe move the wallet to the front pocket, that’s all.

(Spiders & snakes, different story)

Show threadThe Exiled KingAug 19, 2024
@racebannon I've heard this about a few major cities near me. It just astounds me that the fragile American mind doesn't understand that fear and chaos boosts ratings.
Show threadIan HolmesAug 19, 2024
@racebannon I hope you called dispatch and sent some naked crackheads their way
Show threadstephen ryner jr. 🦉Aug 19, 2024
@racebannon @joconor so close to the realization nothing is like Fox News says it is
Show threadPamelaAug 19, 2024
@racebannon It's a lively, bright, diverse city. I love walking the Embarcadero listening to so many languages of people from all over the World enjoying the city I love too!
Show threadRobin CapperSep 6, 2024
@racebannon I'm sure that applies to the rest of the world too