The Mayor of Minneapolis Declares That His City "Ain't Mary Tyler Moore-ville Anymore - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-25-2011, 09:26 AM

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

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/...ille-any-more/

catlover79 · 06-25-2011, 12:26 PM

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

Miss Lisa · 06-25-2011, 01:10 PM

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

Brian Damage · 06-25-2011, 02:19 PM

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!

OH Nuts! · 06-25-2011, 04:10 PM

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.

Marvo301 · 06-25-2011, 04:25 PM

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

Mr. Television · 06-25-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

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.

MaryFan1 · 06-25-2011, 04:55 PM

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

Brian Damage · 06-25-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

He might not make it after all.

Marvo301 · 06-25-2011, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

He might not make it after all.

Reverend Jim · 06-25-2011, 06:55 PM

catlover79 · 06-25-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

He might not make it after all.

Game, set, match to Sonny!!!

catlover79 · 06-25-2011, 09:16 PM

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

lovebetty · 06-28-2011, 12:35 AM

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

Zoneboy · 06-28-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lovebetty

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.

06-25-2011, 09:26 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The Mayor of Minneapolis Declares That His City "Ain't Mary Tyler Moore-ville Anymore Nice way to diss the show that put this city on the map! 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/...ille-any-more/
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06-25-2011, 12:26 PM	#2
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06-25-2011, 01:10 PM	#3
Miss Lisa Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 08, 2005 Location: My very own Green Acres Posts: 1,113	That's a lie! I could be going to school in Minneapolis, and if and when I get there, he had better apologize.
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06-25-2011, 04:25 PM	#6
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,453	Spoken like a man who DOESN'T want to be re-elected!! And if there's any justice at all he won't be!!
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06-25-2011, 09:16 PM	#13
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Here is my personal gift to Mr. R.T. Rybak - ENJOY!!!! evil laugh Attached Images

06-25-2011, 02:19 PM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	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!

06-25-2011, 04:10 PM	#5
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	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.

06-25-2011, 04:55 PM	#8
MaryFan1 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 20, 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 45	What a jerk. Nice going insulting America's Sweetheart and one of the state's current representatives (Bachmann).

06-25-2011, 06:55 PM	#11
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06-28-2011, 12:35 AM	#14
lovebetty Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 13, 2009 Posts: 30	Everybody, I think he meant that the city has evolved and become more diverse since then.