We love the way readers have been describing their SF neighborhoods here.
AT:SF reader Stephina recently tipped us off to Emeryville-based TurnHere, which has videos that showcase neighborhoods all over the world. She writes, "My favorites so far are the Mission/Potrero Hill video and the Hayes Valley video. Ive heard of both places but was never interested in visiting until now."
Stephina goes on to say, "They even have videos on New York and Israel. I haven't seen anything about specific apartments or about whether or not they allow pets but seeing the areas are cool. But I'm still exploring the site so maybe I'll find one. They even accept submissions, maybe one of the readers would like to make a video about their complex and put it on there."
There are quite a few videos showcasing SF neighborhoods, as well as Berkeley/East Bay, Marin, Napa/Sonoma, South Bay, Portland, and Seattle.
However, TurnHere should come with a couple of warnings:
• If you're at work, you probably want to know that there's music included with the videos.
• The videos are addictive.
• You can end up feeling kind of homesick for places you've lived (or visited).
Thanks, Stephina!
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Pretty interesting. I think the snarkier vids are the more enjoyable. The guy giving the tour of Nob Hill was great - loved the line "And this is the Pacific Union Club. One of those old fraternal organizations centered around exclusivity...and catheter bags."
On the other hand, some of the people like the guy in the Pac Heights/Marina vid prove once again - Don't let Yuppies breed.
exclusivity...and catheter bags, hilarious.
the use of "noberloin" or "tendernob" versus "lower pacific heights" by its residents can seem like a class identity indicator, or honest humor gage at least.
still wish i had become a yuppie, for then i could afford DWR, wall paper, etc...some day...
oops, lower nob hill that is.
Lower Nob Hill = realtor
Just Off Union Square = hotelier
Tendernob = resident being mildly ironic
NoMa [North of Market] = resident being highly optimistic about the power of language to shape reality
I call it the Tenderloin, largely because I like to see people's expressions. The husband is still trying to find a term that acronyms to NORMAL.
Personally, I like the simple "The 'Loin"! When in a weird mood, I like the sexual suggestiveness of Tendernob. But you know, depending on the circles you travel in, saying you live in the Tenderloin might carry more avant-garde street cred than calling in Lower Nob Hill....
(Love your NoMA comment, btw)