Nice way to diss the show that put this city on the map! :mad:

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak welcomed guests to Netrooots Nation 2011 last night. In his speech to Netroots guests, Rybak noted that Minneapolis “ain’t Mary Tyler Moore-ville any more” in a reference to the 1970s sitcom set in Minneapolis. Specifically, he noted Minneapolis’ large and expanding immigrant populations and the city’s friendliness to biking, hotel accommodations, and the GLBT population. He ended his speech with a rousing compliment towards Minneapolis’ export industry,” saying, “We take all the crazy politicians we have and we send them to the rest of the country. Welcome Michelle Bachman, welcome Tim Pawlenty. We keep the good ones here and home.”

http://www.theuptake.org/2011/06/17/mayor-rybak-this-aint-mary-tyler-moore-ville-any-more/

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BOOOOOOOO...for that remark, I hearby sentence him to a lifetime of being subjected to both Phyllis and Sue Ann!!!!

That's a lie! I could be going to school in Minneapolis, and if and when I get there, he had better apologize.

I *think* this mayor was trying to attract non tv viewers to visit his city. However, with that said, you do NOT alienate the actress and the show that put Minneapolis on the map to begin with!

BOOOO for that remark from me too! Sooooo, Mr. Hoity-Toity Mayor Rybak thinks the show is tired and gives Minniapolis hackneyed stereotypes. Too bad about him. It's a classic show, with great characters, a great leading actress, and brought his city A LOT of great publicity. IMO he can go eat you-know-what, and I don't mean cake icing! Nobody disses my Mary and this great show! Both still wonderful a generation later.

Spoken like a man who DOESN'T want to be re-elected!! And if there's any justice at all he won't be!!

Spoken like a man who DOESN'T want to be re-elected!! And if there's any justice at all he won't be!!
He might not make it after all. :lol:

What a jerk. Nice going insulting America's Sweetheart and one of the state's current representatives (Bachmann).

He might not make it after all. :lol:


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He might not make it after all. :lol:
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He might not make it after all. :lol:

:clap :rofl: :brent Game, set, match to Sonny!!!

Here is my personal gift to Mr. R.T. Rybak - ENJOY!!!! *evil laugh* :crazy: :lol:

Everybody, I think he meant that the city has evolved and become more diverse since then.

Everybody, I think he meant that the city has evolved and become more diverse since then.

The show ended over 30 years ago, if the citizens of Minneapolis aren't aware by now that their city has evolved during that time then they never will.

The show ended over 30 years ago, if the citizens of Minneapolis aren't aware by now that their city has evolved during that time then they never will.
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I understand what he was trying to say, but the way he phrased it came off as more than a little disrespectful, and why even go there?

Talk about what you believe is a strong suit of your city, but don't trash what was a well-regarded and perfectly acceptable part of the past!

But rare is the politician who really thinks things through. It's not like I'd sign a recall petition over this, but sheesh! That was Ted Baxter-like!

Everybody, I think he meant that the city has evolved and become more diverse since then.


I agree, it's been 40 years and so much has changed since she threw her hat in the air in downtown Minneapolis


LOL

I agree, it's been 40 years and so much has changed since she threw her hat in the air in downtown Minneapolis


LOL


Solomon, yes it is true that the city has grown and changed since MTM went off the air. In a way, I understand what he is trying to say. However, the fact still remains many, many people still visit Minneapolis BECAUSE of the show, regardless if it is 40 years old or not. Why alienate those visitors and their money?

Solomon, yes it is true that the city has grown and changed since MTM went off the air. In a way, I understand what he is trying to say. However, the fact still remains many, many people still visit Minneapolis BECAUSE of the show, regardless if it is 40 years old or not. Why alienate those visitors and their money?


Why would they still be visting Minneapolis in 2011 because of the show? Is there a statute of her in downtown Minneapolis? Because if not the downtown area looks nothing like it did in 1970

Why would they still be visting Minneapolis in 2011 because of the show? Is there a statute of her in downtown Minneapolis? Because if not the downtown area looks nothing like it did in 1970


Yes there is actually. :lol:

Everybody, I think he meant that the city has evolved and become more diverse since then.

Exactly. He's not dissing the show at all, simply pointing out that Minneapolis has changed a lot since those days. I had a friend from Minneapolis who was saying similar things 20 years ago. It's a comment of pride for the city and how it's grown and developed into a major cosmopolitan metropolis. It's possible for them to be proud of both TMTMS and its connection to their city AND the growth of their city since then.

Exactly. He's not dissing the show at all, simply pointing out that Minneapolis has changed a lot since those days. I had a friend from Minneapolis who was saying similar things 20 years ago. It's a comment of pride for the city and how it's grown and developed into a major cosmopolitan metropolis. It's possible for them to be proud of both TMTMS and its connection to their city AND the growth of their city since then.
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