"Hey DC! You are smart, but ugly and unfriendly!"

Taken from our friends at Mission Critical.

A Travel & Leisure survey on America’s Favorite Cities reveals what people really think about the District of Columbia and other major US cities.

People Category & Rank (out of 25)

Athletic/active 17th
Attractive 24th
Diverse 4th
Friendly 23rd
Fun 25th
Intelligent 4th
People (Overall) 16th
Stylish 18th
Worldly 1st

Wow, is this any surprise? I have to think that the majority of people in this country don't think that working for the federal government, being a legislative assistant on the hill, a non-profit social worker or a lobbying suit on K Street are "fun" professions to be in. I know there is more to DC than just that, but do people who have never lived here think any different?

So, what does that mean for comedians in this city? If you are one who is serious about your craft and does everything you can to succeed in it, then you know what that means.

Culture Category & Rank (out of 25)

Architecture/notable buildings 1st
Classical music 6th
Culture (Overall) 2nd
Historical sites/monuments 1st
Museums/galleries 1st
Theater 6th
Underground arts scene 14th

Alright, this is interesting. Obviously DC is known for its monuments and important landmarks. These rankings relect the obvious appreciation for american history in this country. A visitor wants to see the Smithsonian Museums, Capital Building, White House, National Archives, etc. Heck, even our growing theater scene is mostly Shakespeare! There is definitely a yearning for the past in this city.

But, when it comes to comedy there is no going back. There is love and appreciation for comedians who have paved the way for us, but that cannot be experience like a 200 year old building or document can. I will never see Richard Pryor or Mitch Hedberg perform ever again. Therefore, comedy has to always be changing. Always pushing a new idea. A new perspective. That is comedy at the roots. So, in a city that is known for its historical influence, can it also be expected to be the place where new creative thoughts are develop?

Really, isn't that the ol' complaint people have against politicians? "Different person, same shit."

Click the link above to see what else people have to say about DC. HINT: We aren't as ugly as Philadelphians! Read more!