r/StLouis:

u/enderpanda

Lol, if that’s want you want to believe, go for it. I graduated from Loyola of Chicago and then stayed there for 20 years. Think I’m covered in “real world” experiences and education bro, but thanks for the sarcastic concern.
u/enderpanda

Lmao, good try.
u/enderpanda

There’s some great stuff on that side though, shouldn’t be scared. The casino and strip clubs, sure (used to also be where you’d go for legal weed), but there’s a bunch of great places on that side if you look around. Lot of rough spots, but I’ve honestly seen way worse in places like The Ville (mostly cause of brick thieves), which would be the neighborhood to the right a bit of the Arch in this photo. One thing I found out not long ago is there’s an RV park behind the casino, it’s really cheap. So out of towners drive there and park, and then it’s an easy Uber (or even a walk across the bridge if you’re up for it, it’s actually a nice walkway, just over a mile walk) to a Cards game, the Arch, whatever.
u/enderpanda

You were not kidding, holy shit. St Chuck PD, got an easy one for ya.
u/enderpanda

^ This is my favorite part, when they get nervous and try to act “tough” So good.
u/enderpanda

Given your post history, that is just about the least surprising thing ever. Yikes.
u/enderpanda

Lol, you’re acting like a child because everyone is mocking you.
u/enderpanda

Lol, you’re the only one acting like that, sorry. “Go back in the basement and hide little boy.”
u/enderpanda

I drove for rideshare last night and… Man, seemed like a LOT of people had a really rough day in StL yesterday. Made me feel fortunate. Lot of “Hey could we stop at that liquor store real quick..” One guy said one of his new, very young coworkers nearly severed his arm trying to break window (on purpose, they’re in construction, but didn’t know what he was doing and ignored them when they told him so). Dude has this stare like he just saw a ghost, “That kid’s arm will never be the same, and he’s gonna be out of work for a long time.” Jesus. Hang in there!
u/enderpanda

One of StL’s biggest problems is we have the infrastructure for a lot of people that was built back in the day, but not enough people to use it now (if we ever did). The city planners were very ambitious. The Dome still hosts a lot of big conventions like this one (though this might be the biggest I’ve heard of). My favorite was when they had a life coach convention – literally 1000s of people wearing leg warmers and motivational t shirts. Terrifying. They were funny though – every passenger I drove for rideshare was like, “That was the BEST workout I’ve ever had! Let’s go to The Hill for pasta!” Super intense attitudes lol.