It's the Culture of the City

by Taylor Reynolds

This sign shows the quick whit that is found in the Strip District. The culture of the Strip is different from the rest of the city, and because of this, it makes for a nice escape every once and a while. The friendliness of store owners and patrons is unlike any place else in Pittsburgh. You find people stopping to look at places and things instead of just walking quickly with heads down. Coming from a small town, this is a type of feeling I miss because I live in the city. The humor found in this sign can only be appreciated if one stops to read it and ponder it.

A market world is suspect in a city. However, going to the Strip District, you do not feel like you are in Pittsburgh anymore. This part of the city offers a wide aray of ethnically specific stores and fun ways to pass the time. It brings and otherwise segregated city together over culture and food. If you haven't already, I suggest taking a trip to the Strip to just have a look around. Be sure to have some cash handy, as the street vendors and some of the shops do not take plastic. Who knew that such a commercial city like Pittsburgh had s much character to offer its residence.