Complaining that Indianapolis lacks a subway or a ski resort or a beach is like buying a Suburban and complaining about the mileage. It is what it is, which is mostly very good.
Typical complaints:
No culture: Wrong. Visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the opera, the ballet, the Circle Theater, the many universities and colleges with first class cultural opportunities. If you're missing the culture here you aren't looking.
No skyline: Look at the pictures.
No rivers, lakes, greenspaces, etc.: Wrong. The White River flows through the city, as does the Central Canal with miles of crushed gravel path. There are many more miles of connected rail trails. There are two huge lakes on each side of town, one that is home to a lot of motor boat activity, and another that sees a lot of sailing and rowing races. There are many large city parks. And just an hour south is Brown County State Park, home to some of the best mountain biking east of the Mississippi. Look it up.
No diversity: Wrong. Come and look around. If by diversity you mean, there aren't as many jaded too-cool-for-anything-but-NYC posers, then yes, Indianapolis may not be that diverse. But even that population is growing, based on the increasing number of bearded hipster guys riding single speed bikes in girl pants. Even these guys, however, fit in with the rest of us nice, normal, and well-adjusted people.
Typical complaints:
No culture: Wrong. Visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the opera, the ballet, the Circle Theater, the many universities and colleges with first class cultural opportunities. If you're missing the culture here you aren't looking.
No skyline: Look at the pictures.
No rivers, lakes, greenspaces, etc.: Wrong. The White River flows through the city, as does the Central Canal with miles of crushed gravel path. There are many more miles of connected rail trails. There are two huge lakes on each side of town, one that is home to a lot of motor boat activity, and another that sees a lot of sailing and rowing races. There are many large city parks. And just an hour south is Brown County State Park, home to some of the best mountain biking east of the Mississippi. Look it up.
No diversity: Wrong. Come and look around. If by diversity you mean, there aren't as many jaded too-cool-for-anything-but-NYC posers, then yes, Indianapolis may not be that diverse. But even that population is growing, based on the increasing number of bearded hipster guys riding single speed bikes in girl pants. Even these guys, however, fit in with the rest of us nice, normal, and well-adjusted people.
by Uncle Java October 25, 2011
A boring, lifeless city smack in the middle of an even more boring, lifeless state. Here is a brief description of what people are like in this nothing town.
The inhabitants of this worthless city come in two forms.
If they're males: dumb, cocky jocks or fake, wannabe wiggers. All of them are more racist than strom thurmund yet steal their every behavior from ghetto black culture. They either shave their heads and grow goatees or if they're clean shaven they wear "bald fades" like the black people like hate so much. They think it makes them look "ruff n' tuff, muh fugger".
If they're females: frumps who wear gym shorts and t-shirts 365 days a year or sluts who wear clubwear even when totally inappropriate (like, say, church) because it's "hawt". Ironically, the women here earn more than the men do, since most men think anything other than being a convict, intermittent construction worker, a cop, or big box retail manager, all of which don't pay too well, is "for fags". The women, OTOH, actually get college degrees and better-paying jobs, even though it's always in "healthcare" or business admin. But instead of going for the few educated men in this town, they flock to the jock and wigger deadbeats like they're little Donald Trumps.
The inhabitants of this worthless city come in two forms.
If they're males: dumb, cocky jocks or fake, wannabe wiggers. All of them are more racist than strom thurmund yet steal their every behavior from ghetto black culture. They either shave their heads and grow goatees or if they're clean shaven they wear "bald fades" like the black people like hate so much. They think it makes them look "ruff n' tuff, muh fugger".
If they're females: frumps who wear gym shorts and t-shirts 365 days a year or sluts who wear clubwear even when totally inappropriate (like, say, church) because it's "hawt". Ironically, the women here earn more than the men do, since most men think anything other than being a convict, intermittent construction worker, a cop, or big box retail manager, all of which don't pay too well, is "for fags". The women, OTOH, actually get college degrees and better-paying jobs, even though it's always in "healthcare" or business admin. But instead of going for the few educated men in this town, they flock to the jock and wigger deadbeats like they're little Donald Trumps.
Me: Living in Indianapolis sucks, it's full of deadbeat morons who think they're big bad tough guys.
Friend: Yeah, try putting these jokers in some place like the south side of Chicago and see how long they last.
Me: I could write a 600 page book bashing this city and everybody in it...Too bad nobody here knows how to read and write!
Friend: Better use lots of slang and cuss words then or you'll lose your audience. Oh, and make sure there are lots of boobs and pictures of payton manning and UFC fighters. That'll hold their attention.
Friend: Yeah, try putting these jokers in some place like the south side of Chicago and see how long they last.
Me: I could write a 600 page book bashing this city and everybody in it...Too bad nobody here knows how to read and write!
Friend: Better use lots of slang and cuss words then or you'll lose your audience. Oh, and make sure there are lots of boobs and pictures of payton manning and UFC fighters. That'll hold their attention.
by hoofhearted80 September 14, 2011
1. the Indiana State Capital
2. largest city in Indiana and 12th largest in the U.S.
3. old North Meridian Street
4. Broad Ripple
5. Fountain Square
6. Monument Circle
7. the Colts
8. the Pacers
9. basketball crazy
10. the Indy 500
11. White River State Park
12. St. Elmo's Steak House
13. suburban soccer moms who drive SUVs
2. largest city in Indiana and 12th largest in the U.S.
3. old North Meridian Street
4. Broad Ripple
5. Fountain Square
6. Monument Circle
7. the Colts
8. the Pacers
9. basketball crazy
10. the Indy 500
11. White River State Park
12. St. Elmo's Steak House
13. suburban soccer moms who drive SUVs
Indianapolis is not really a "large" city in the traditional sense but is rather, a large, Midwest town with a comfortable quality of life.
by krock1dk@yahoo.com October 1, 2007
The capital of this no-name non-existent state of Indiana. Indianapolis may be diverse in some ways. But the white people like to segregate themselves. They are also very rude towards minorities. I hate living here. Fu-k the Colts. They're way over-rated. The only good side of Iny is the cleanliness of some parts of the city, and the northern side of Indy, which actually is Carmel and Fisher. Totally different world. I would not want to live here permanently. Indy should be a nuclear weapons testing ground.
Scientist #1: Hey bro, let's test this nuke weapons somehwere in the US.
Scientist #2: yeah, I want to nuke Indianapolis. Such a horrible place with arrogant whiteys.
Scientist #2: yeah, I want to nuke Indianapolis. Such a horrible place with arrogant whiteys.
by YoYoScientists Bro July 11, 2008
by steviedee May 26, 2004
Rickyism for "Indiana Jones".
"What in the fuck...are you dressed up like a bumble bee for? And why do you look like Indianapolis Jones?"
by XDavid PolicastroX January 28, 2009
The Colts were established in 1953 as Baltimore's NFL franchise. The quickly established themselves as contenders after signed quarterback Johnny Unitas, one of the greatest in the history of the game. With Johnny U, they won the NFL championship in back to back years in 1958-59 and lost in the title game in 1964. The Colts continued their dominance in the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 1968, they headed to the Super Bowl and were heavy favorites to win the title. However, they choked under pressure and lost to the Jets in stunning fashion. The Colts made up for their shortcomings in Super Bowl V. In Unitas's last year as a starter, the Colts beat Dallas for the title on a last second Jim O'Brien field goal. Up and down throughout the next decade, the Colts moved to Indianapolis in 1984, to the shock of players and fans alike. Owner Robert Irsay secretly made the relocation deal, and information of the move didn't leak to the media until the day after the franchise had moved. Playoff berths were sparse in Indianapolis until quarterback Peyton Manning and receiver Marvin Harrison joined forces in the late 1990s, becoming an amazing duo and leading a high powered offense. While offense has led the team into the playoffs 6 times in the last 7 years, defense has consistantly been a problem. Also, Manning's performance seems to slip in the postseason, and this proficient passer has yet to reach football's title game. In 2005, after having the best record in football, the Colts were bounced in the division round in an odd game against the champion Steelers.
"Vanderjagt for the tie. That kick is up, it has the distance, but it's no good. And it is over. The Pittsburgh Steelers are moving on, and the Indianapolis Colts see their season come to an end. Mike Vanderjagt, the game's most accurte kicker, chokes on the big stage."
by Sports Info July 7, 2006