Philly Day Trip

[hammersavage]

I haven't been to Philadelphia in a while. Can anyone recommend some stuff to do around the city? I'm working on getting tickets for the Mets/Phillies game next Friday but I'd like to go down that morning and do some things and I can't remember what is fun there.

And yea I get it, 'get a cheesestake from Geno's or Pat's' or whatever the fuck. Besides that.

Thanks.

[Snoogans]

I haven't been to Philadelphia in a while. Can anyone recommend some stuff to do around the city? I'm working on getting tickets for the Mets/Phillies game next Friday but I'd like to go down that morning and do some things and I can't remember what is fun there.

And yea I get it, 'get a cheesestake from Geno's or Pat's' or whatever the fuck. Besides that.

Thanks.

The best thing you could possibly do is not go there

[hammersavage]

The best thing you could possibly do is not go there

I hate that city more than anything, but Baltimore is too far.

[Snoogans]

I hate that city more than anything, but Baltimore is too far.

Atlantic City, fool

[hammersavage]

Atlantic City, fool

I was just there on Saturday night. Something a little cheaper.

[Snoogans]

I was just there on Saturday night. Something a little cheaper.

Wayne, NJ

[Devo37]

you could try The Franklin Institute (http://http://www2.fi.edu/) if you're intersted in fun science stuff.

[hammersavage]

Me and my brother in law are gonna go to Willowbrook Mall. IT'S GONNA BE WILD!

[JerseyRich]

The Mutter Museum

[Snoogans]

Me and my brother in law are gonna go to Willowbrook Mall. IT'S GONNA BE WILD!

Make sure you check out the GameStop. I hear its AMAZING

[hammersavage]

you could try The Franklin Institute (http://http://www2.fi.edu/) if you're intersted in fun science stuff.



The Mutter Museum

Interesting

[Snoogans]

Interesting

You should go check out that place that WeeBay was hidin in in Philly

[styckx]

I haven't been to Philadelphia in a while. Can anyone recommend some stuff to do around the city? I'm working on getting tickets for the Mets/Phillies game next Friday but I'd like to go down that morning and do some things and I can't remember what is fun there.

And yea I get it, 'get a cheesestake from Geno's or Pat's' or whatever the fuck. Besides that.

Thanks.

If you want to re-live your awesome memories of childhood the Franklyn Institute is always awesome even as an adult. Even though they went slightly stupid and now call it "The Franklyn"

[hammersavage]

You should go check out that place that WeeBay was hidin in in Philly

I really should just take Freakshow up on his offer and go down to Bmore and have him give me the Wire tour.

That should be our next board outing.

[hammersavage]

If you want to re-live your awesome memories of childhood the Franklyn Institute is always awesome even as an adult. Even though they went slightly stupid and now call it "The Franklyn"

Will my brother in law and I look like pedophiles in there?

[Snoogans]

I really should just take Freakshow up on his offer and go down to Bmore and have him give me the Wire tour.

That should be our next board outing.

I was in Baltimore once and that was once too much, thanks

[styckx]

Will my brother in law and I look like pedophiles in there?

I would leave the bags of candy and camcorder at home.

[flipper21]

Skip Pat's and Geno's...search out Tony Luke's. Better cheesesteaks and they have the awesomeness
known as the Italian pork sandwich: marinated pork, broccoli rabe and sharp provolone.

I really enjoyed touring the Eastern State Penitentiary. Cool history and very creepy. An episode of Ghosthunters was filmed there.
You do have to reserve tickets. http://www.easternstate.org/

[A.J.]

Go see where they make the cream cheese.

[Edwin]

I hate that city more than anything, but Baltimore is too far.

Philly is FAR better than Baltimore. Balto is pretty awful.

Here's a few places you should try:

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1255

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/11110

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1493

[hammersavage]

Philly is FAR better than Baltimore. Balto is pretty awful.

Here's a few places you should try:

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1255

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/11110

http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1493

Thanks, I'm sure I'll try one of those places. Get drunk, then make a scene at the Mets game that night.

[TripleSkeet]

Thanks, I'm sure I'll try one of those places. Get drunk, then make a scene at the Mets game that night.

They are all pretty far away from each other.

[Furtherman]

Go here:

McGillin's (http://www.mcgillins.com/)

You're in the middle of downtown, near the top of Broad Street, which you can take all the way down to the stadium after you have some good beers.

[Snoogans]

Fuck Philly. Go to the bronx zoo. Its way better

[~Katja~]

Fuck Philly. Go to the bronx zoo. Its way better
well I am going to the Philly Zoo tomorrow.
Anybody wants to join? I have a membership and still can get a few people in for free :)

[Snoogans]

well I am going to the Philly Zoo tomorrow.
Anybody wants to join? I have a membership and still can get a few people in for free :)

boooooo

I wouldnt go to philly if they were givin away free 50 bags

[Furtherman]

Your hate for Philly is hack at this point.

[Snoogans]

Your hate for Philly is hack at this point.

its not hack. Its legitimate. Deep seeded issues from when I was there as a teenager. Deal with it

[~Katja~]

its not hack. Its legitimate. Deep seeded issues from when I was there as a teenager. Deal with it
were you molested in a sleeping bag?


I love Philly!

[Furtherman]

its not hack. Its legitimate. Deep seeded issues from when I was there as a teenager. Deal with it

Actually, it's up to you to deal with any issues you had as a teenager. You know, all part of growing up.

[TripleSkeet]

Fuck Philly. Go to the bronx zoo. Its way better

You sure you were in the actual Zoo or just the parking lot?

[Snoogans]

were you molested in a sleeping bag?


I love Philly!

Actually, it's up to you to deal with any issues you had as a teenager. You know, all part of growing up.

When I was 16 i was at an eagles giants game and got jumped in the Vet parkin lot by 3 guys who were around 30 years old. I was walkin back from the porto john and got hit in the face with a garbage can lid. Then they stole my pretty much brand new Shaun Williams Jersey and threw it on their BBQ. Then kicked me a couple times and sent me on my way.

[hammersavage]

This moment is the most I've ever liked Philly

[hammersavage]

Way to rock a Shaun Williams jersey though

[Snoogans]

HA. I can understand if I was bein a dick, too. But I was just walkin with my head down, i hadnt even said a word to anyone

[~Katja~]

This moment is the most I've ever liked Philly

:laugh:

[Snoogans]

you are all so very hurtful.

[Furtherman]

When I was 16 i was at an eagles giants game and got jumped in the Vet parkin lot by 3 guys who were around 30 years old. I was walkin back from the porto john and got hit in the face with a garbage can lid. Then they stole my pretty much brand new Shaun Williams Jersey and threw it on their BBQ. Then kicked me a couple times and sent me on my way.

That's a terrible thing. Although I doubt they were 30, picking on a kid, there is still no excuse for that behavior.

But 3 assholes do not define a city either.

[hammersavage]

That's a terrible thing. Although I doubt they were 30, picking on a kid, there is still no excuse for that behavior.

But 3 assholes do not define a city either.

I could name 500,000 at least.

[Snoogans]

That's a terrible thing. Although I doubt they were 30, picking on a kid, there is still no excuse for that behavior.

But 3 assholes do not define a city either.

believe me ive met many, many more. Ive probably been to philly around 50 times in my life. None since around 20. One of my cousin's went to Temple and a few friends went to Nova and St Joes. Ive spent plenty of time there, and i just found it to be a piece of shit. Im sure there are people there who arent pieces of shit, they can come talk to me outside the city limits

[realmenhatelife]

When I was 16 i was at an eagles giants game and got jumped in the Vet parkin lot by 3 guys who were around 30 years old. I was walkin back from the porto john and got hit in the face with a garbage can lid. Then they stole my pretty much brand new Shaun Williams Jersey and threw it on their BBQ. Then kicked me a couple times and sent me on my way.


Yeah but really whose fault was this, you knew you were waking around the Vet. Certain places have reputations for a reason.

[Snoogans]

Yeah but really whose fault was this, you knew you were waking around the Vet. Certain places have reputations for a reason.

I was 16 and i went to take a piss. It's not like I was talkin shit to people. I was just walkin quietly with my head down

[Furtherman]

I could name 500,000 at least.

What happened, someone burn your Strawberry jersey?

[TripleSkeet]

I was walkin back from the porto john and got hit in the face with a garbage can lid.

Im sorry dude, you seem like a pretty cool guy but that line made me laugh my ass off.

[Snoogans]

Im sorry dude, you seem like a pretty cool guy but that line made me laugh my ass off.

You can laugh i dont care. it was almost 10 years ago now. But seriously, it was pretty fucked up at the time. when i got back to the people i was with my nose was bloody and my shirt was obviously gone. They laughed at me then, so

[Furtherman]

I was 16 and i went to take a piss. It's not like I was talkin shit to people. I was just walkin quietly with my head down

Well, I can't make any excuses for what happened.

But I do know that if there was a kid getting beat up - even wearing a giants jacket - most Philly men would step in and beat those guys up. Guys will mess with other guys, but messin' with kids crosses a line.

[Snoogans]

Well, I can't make any excuses for what happened.

But I do know that if there was a kid getting beat up - even wearing a giants jacket - most Philly men would step in and beat those guys up. Guys will mess with other guys, but messin' with kids crosses a line.

when i was 16 i was 5'8 195. I probably didnt look to anyone like a 16 year old kid outside of my face

[Furtherman]

when i was 16 i was 5'8 195.

Whoa. You sure you just didn't trip into the BBQ going for some ribs?

[Snoogans]

Whoa. You sure you just didn't trip into the BBQ going for some ribs?

actually i want much fatter than i am now. I just had way more muscle before i blew myself up skating and lost 45 pounds in 2 months while healing

[realmenhatelife]

I was 16 and i went to take a piss. It's not like I was talkin shit to people. I was just walkin quietly with my head down

The mindset in that place was such that by being a Giants fan you were talking shit. I'm not saying those people aren't animals- but the Vet was a kingdom of animals and someone should've told you yes, a drunk guy will take a swing at a Giants or a Mets fan, and maybe you shouldve been on the buddy system.

That was a lot more about the Vet than anything, people fight at the new parks but it isn't the wild west anymore.

[hammersavage]

I'm gonna beat up a 16 year old Friday. Either sex. Retribution for my boy. This aggression will not go unchecked.

[Snoogans]

The mindset in that place was such that by being a Giants fan you were talking shit. I'm not saying those people aren't animals- but the Vet was a kingdom of animals and someone should've told you yes, a drunk guy will take a swing at a Giants or a Mets fan, and maybe you shouldve been on the buddy system.

That was a lot more about the Vet than anything, people fight at the new parks but it isn't the wild west anymore.

Yea that was the problem. I was there with 2 others 16 year olds and a couple seniors who drove. It wasnt like i was with family or my parents or something. They actually laughed more at me than the guys who were kickin my fuckin ass did.

I ended up gettin in 2 more fights by the end of the night but that was just cause I was incredibly pissed off.

[TripleSkeet]

You can laugh i dont care. it was almost 10 years ago now. But seriously, it was pretty fucked up at the time. when i got back to the people i was with my nose was bloody and my shirt was obviously gone. They laughed at me then, so

Hahahaha sounds like my kind of people. Im a huge Eagles fan, been to a million games and have often broke balls of people wearing another teams colors.

But Id never condone jumping someone whos minding there own business just for wearing a jersey. The obnoxious ones I can see, but your situation sounds just wrong.

The funniest thing Ive ever seen at a game was a few years back. I was in a huge crowd funneling into the turnstyles. It was a Redskins game and the guy in front of me had a red sweatshirt on. This jerkoff walks up and punches him in the side of the head. The guy turns around and screams "ASSHOLE! Its a fucking Temple shirt!!!" I LOLed.

[Snoogans]

I'm gonna beat up a 16 year old Friday. Either sex. Retribution for my boy. This aggression will not go unchecked.

I have no objection to this

[Furtherman]

That was a lot more about the Vet than anything, people fight at the new parks but it isn't the wild west anymore.

I saw a lot of visiting fans get shit - but I also saw a lot of Philly fans fighting among themselves - which was much more likely to happen.

[hammersavage]

I saw a lot of visiting fans get shit - but I also saw a lot of Philly fans fighting among themselves - which was much more likely to happen.

You make them sound great

[Snoogans]

Hahahaha sounds like my kind of people. Im a huge Eagles fan, been to a million games and have often broke balls of people wearing another teams colors.

But Id never condone jumping someone whos minding there own business just for wearing a jersey. The obnoxious ones I can see, but your situation sounds just wrong.

The funniest thing Ive ever seen at a game was a few years back. I was in a huge crowd funneling into the turnstyles. It was a Redskins game and the guy in front of me had a red sweatshirt on. This jerkoff walks up and punches him in the side of the head. The guy turns around and screams "ASSHOLE! Its a fucking Temple shirt!!!" I LOLed.

see what I mean? It takes NOTHING to set off those animals. Thats why Id rather stay out of the city. Rather than take the maybe 15-20% chance ill have to tangle with one of these dick bags. I almost had to fight at the fuckin Franklin Institute cause I was wearing a Devils t shirt. It was like fuckin July and i was on the steps of the museum and almost had to seriously fight.

I have no problem with people tellin me how they feel about my choice to wear it, but when someone is ready to fight over that, its pretty fuckin sad

[TripleSkeet]

You make them sound great

Best fans in the world.

[TripleSkeet]

see what I mean? It takes NOTHING to set off those animals. Thats why Id rather stay out of the city. Rather than take the maybe 15-20% chance ill have to tangle with one of these dick bags. I almost had to fight at the fuckin Franklin Institute cause I was wearing a Devils t shirt. It was like fuckin July and i was on the steps of the museum and almost had to seriously fight.

I have no problem with people tellin me how they feel about my choice to wear it, but when someone is ready to fight over that, its pretty fuckin sad

Now thats just odd. 32 years and Ive never seen something like that happen in a random place like TFI.

[Snoogans]

Now thats just odd. 32 years and Ive never seen something like that happen in a random place like TFI.

someone walked by and just said fuck you and fuck the devils as they walked by. Granted, that got a reaction from me which then escalated to basically the guys wife beggin us to knock it off. That time i was with my parents, too. That wasnt quite as unprovoked as the vet

[Furtherman]

Well, to be fair, Ben Franklin despised Jersey.

[hammersavage]

I wish someone (white and no more than group of 3) would take a swing at me. I have a good amount of frustration built up and I have nothing to lose. LETS GO

[Snoogans]

Fuck Ben Franklin. You think Thomas Edison wouldnt have invented electricity if that bum didnt do it?

[TripleSkeet]

I wish someone (white and no more than group of 3) would take a swing at me.

No you dont. Especially not at a Philly sporting event if youre wearing the other teams colors.

While its not what it used to be, if a Mets fan and Phillies fan were in a fight in the middle of the stadium or worse yet outside in the parking lot, the Phillies fans standing around would make sure that Mets fan didnt win. Not saying they would just gangrush you, but believe me, you wouldnt win.

[Furtherman]

I wish someone (white and no more than group of 3) would take a swing at me. I have a good amount of frustration built up and I have nothing to lose. LETS GO

You can yell at the ball girls all you want. They won't come over to you.

[hammersavage]

No you dont. Especially not at a Philly sporting event if youre wearing the other teams colors.

While its not what it used to be, if a Mets fan and Phillies fan were in a fight in the middle of the stadium or worse yet outside in the parking lot, the Phillies fans standing around would make sure that Mets fan didnt win. Not saying they would just gangrush you, but believe me, you wouldnt win.

I said group of 3.

[Snoogans]

No you dont. Especially not at a Philly sporting event if youre wearing the other teams colors.

While its not what it used to be, if a Mets fan and Phillies fan were in a fight in the middle of the stadium or worse yet outside in the parking lot, the Phillies fans standing around would make sure that Mets fan didnt win. Not saying they would just gangrush you, but believe me, you wouldnt win.

Seriously. It would start with 3 and end up with 20. Thats why I didnt try to fight. They laid me out and then kinda stomped me and i just let it go. If I hadnt, I knew id be REALLY fucked.

Its not like these fake yankee fan pussies where when the sox come in half the stadium is sox fans.

[realmenhatelife]

I saw a lot of visiting fans get shit - but I also saw a lot of Philly fans fighting among themselves - which was much more likely to happen.

I think that might be a lot of casual assholes getting drunk in the seats. Every Phillies game I've gone to there have been way more children, way more moms, way less heckling and general drunk maniacs. Then I think there are just young meatheads who want to ride the 'philly toughs' amusement ride, but its a lot better than I remember the Vet ever being.

[strawberrypop]

Fuck Ben Franklin. You think Thomas Edison wouldnt have invented electricity if that bum didnt do it?
Ben Franklin invented electricity?

I always thought he just discovered that lightning was a form of electricity, which had been known about for centuries, but I'm just some dumb Temple fan.

[Snoogans]

Ben Franklin invented electricity?

I always thought he just discovered that lightning was a form of electricity, which had been known about for centuries, but I'm just some dumb Temple fan.

whatever. You know what I meant. This isnt about ben franklin. Its about philly animals

[Furtherman]

I think that might be a lot of casual assholes getting drunk in the seats. Every Phillies game I've gone to there have been way more children, way more moms, way less heckling and general drunk maniacs. Then I think there are just young meatheads who want to ride the 'philly toughs' amusement ride, but its a lot better than I remember the Vet ever being.

The problem with the Vet was the cheap 700 level seats which would fill up with the same white trash week after week and they treated the place like it was their own backyard.

The new stadium, and ticket prices, solved most of that problem.

[strawberrypop]

Oh. I thought it was about how funny it is when grown men beat up teenage boys.

[Snoogans]

Oh. I thought it was about how funny it is when grown men beat up teenage boys.

son of a bitch



Philly ANIMALS. ANIMALSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[hammersavage]

Their own mayor bombed that dumb city.

[strawberrypop]

Philly is badass alright.

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[hammersavage]

And Boyz II Men were fags

[Snoogans]

And Boyz II Men were fags

I actually like Boyz II Men.

[hammersavage]

thank you all for the suggestions. I think were gonna check out the Mutter museum and get a drink at McGillians before I watch my AAA baseball team and hope not to get beat up. Gracias!

[Stuft]

And Boyz II Men were fags

BLASPHEMY!!

[hammersavage]

BLASPHEMY!!

I also actually like them. Shhh

[CofyCrakCocaine]

I also actually like them. Shhh

Like them? Even more than the ultra mega smash single by Kasey and Jojo??????????

I envision a young Hammer, in suit and tie at the school dance, hearing that song and looking lovingly at that special gal from the other end o' the room.

Incidentally, if Wayne Brady was a member of that band then he's redeemed for that thing he did on Chappelle's show.

[hammersavage]

It's K-Ci and JoJo nerd

[Stuft]

It's K-Ci and JoJo nerd

hahaha...EXACTLY!

[strawberrypop]

More like Philly Gay Trip.

[hammersavage]

More like Philly Gay Trip.

quit touching yourself at night, tommy


pretty good trip despite my team shitting the bed. didn't get too many expletives thrown at my, which was kind of a disappointment. pop shop in collingswood, mcgillan's pub, mutter museum (little overrated but i'll never get over seeing the petrified vagina, hope they don't really look like that), moriarty's for a few more beers. good times. if New York ever disappears completely and I have no other choice, I wouldn't mind hanging out there again.