by Justine The New York Post has a (semi) interesting article comparing the music scenes of Manhattan and Williamsburg as some sort of West Side Story.
“Manhattan hipsters are definitely more into fashion, or at least labels,” says DJ Mike Nouveau, part of Manhattan party promoters the Ruff Kids, who are often seen in clothes by the trendy brand Surface to Air. “Where someone I know might go to Barneys to buy an outfit, someone in Brooklyn…
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funny. on the L this morning i was thinking about how maybe deodorant companies should advertise a little more in brooklyn as my nose once again was forcibly stuck in this dudes armpit while simultaneously dodging the dandruff that sprinkled off his gross head every time the train shook.
Priceless! I feel your pain.