Forbes 10 Most Miserable US Cities`12

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Chicago??? Seriously?

Exactly!

The only thing I might find depressing about this city is the Cubs. As someone who roots for the Red Sox, I can't help but feel sympathy for their fans.

Other than that, I have NO IDEA what this city is doing on the list.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

Exactly!

The only thing I might find depressing about this city is the Cubs. As someone who roots for the Red Sox, I can't help but feel sympathy for their fans.

Other than that, I have NO IDEA what this city is doing on the list.

They list some of the criteria as weather and political corruption. Also, there are some very economically challenged parts of the city so I suspect those come into play. I love Chicago though.

[AOIIalum]

Originally Posted by AGDee

They list some of the criteria as weather and political corruption. Also, there are some very economically challenged parts of the city so I suspect those come into play. I love Chicago though.

I also adore Chicago, but having been there in snowstorms and heatwaves can understand why weather would be a negative. Still, Chicago is a fantastic city.

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by AGDee

They list some of the criteria as weather and political corruption. Also, there are some very economically challenged parts of the city so I suspect those come into play. I love Chicago though.

Hm.. Bad weather, political corruption, economically challenged, AND horrible sports teams... Why the hell isn't Buffalo on this list?!