Quote Originally Posted by stasu1213 View Post
I wasn't talking about just tourist but people who live in or near downtown who can't find a store that serves the basics needs of most shoppers. I am sure that New Yorkers, Chicagoans, and Californians find it hillarious that Detroiters, especially those who live in or near downtown, will have to drive 8 to 10 miles just to purchase household necessities and yes even underpants. The busineeses in the suburbs are laughing their way to the bank as Detroiters have to bring a pot of money to them in exchange for the most basic needs. Now; who is laughing now.
I buy my underpants in the city. I'll save my receipt next time.

If anything those outsiders you speak of just find it curious that people don't - and choose not to, or better yet, are fearful to - shop in the city. The attitude around here is just what you expressed - that somehow you'll die if you don't buy your shit at a mall in the suburbs. Well that's the kind of attitude they find downright strange.