[Kibalchich]

(Original post by Drewski)
The people in this thread who bang on about it being "Second City". It's a meaningless title, with no effect on reality.

Are they? What "special dispensation" are they asking for?

[Astronomical]

(Original post by Kibalchich)
He's terrible at accents tbf

Yes, in reality they're much stronger than his. Nailed the yorkshire one though, in fairness to him.

[Kibalchich]

(Original post by poison.)
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oh and a terrific music scene, plus apparently broad street is one of the best places to go for a night out in the country

I hope you're being sarcastic

[hvh]

As people listen to stereotypes and assumptions but never bother to look for themselves. They also fail to see our culture, that has developed and grown over the years. They are jealous of our night life and lastly, pissed off that ozzy and the weasley twins come from our lovely city

[Drewski]

(Original post by Kibalchich)
Are they? What "special dispensation" are they asking for?

Special respect because it's big. Or else they wouldn't mention it.

[Kibalchich]

(Original post by Drewski)
Special respect because it's big. Or else they wouldn't mention it.

Respect? or dispensation?

[Drewski]

(Original post by Kibalchich)
Respect? or dispensation?

Don't play dumb. You've been doing it too. Mentioning the fact that because Birmingham has this bizarre sobriquet of 'second city' that it's somehow worth more than other cities.

[Kibalchich]

(Original post by Drewski)
Don't play dumb. You've been doing it too. Mentioning the fact that because Birmingham has this bizarre sobriquet of 'second city' that it's somehow worth more than other cities.

So not dispensation then.

Tbh, the only person I've seen going on about respect is the OP. Who else has been saying its "worth more"?

[magap]

Lets not lie tho, we do sound pretty thick.

[Kibalchich]

(Original post by magap)
Lets not lie tho, we do sound pretty thick.

I've got a London accent, so I'm alright!

[poison.]

(Original post by Kibalchich)
I hope you're being sarcastic

about the music scene nope, theres a good few places to see live bands and ive seen quite a few obscure 'internet' bands either in the city centre or close-to, compared to some cities which only seem to have an O2 academy its not bad (obviously incomparable to london though, but for arguments sake london is only an hour and a half away aha )

and broad street, ive never been, but i've heard its good

oh and sorry guys - Solihull isn't birmingham but its definitely a good area lol and v. close to birmingham?

oh and about the music - loads of famous influential people have apparently come from there, though all i can think of without a sneaky google is Ozzy Ozbourne/black sabbath and oceancolourscene

[Kibalchich]

(Original post by poison.)
about the music scene nope, theres a good few places to see live bands and ive seen quite a few obscure 'internet' bands either in the city centre or close-to, compared to some cities which only seem to have an O2 academy its not bad (obviously incomparable to london though, but for arguments sake london is only an hour and a half away aha )

and broad street, ive never been, but i've heard its good

oh and sorry guys - Solihull isn't birmingham but its definitely a good area lol and v. close to birmingham?

I didn't mean about the music scene (I've been going on about how good it is enough!), but Broad St being a good night out. If you like cheesy pop, kebabs, vomit and fighting its a good night out. Each to their own!

[lukas1051]

I like Birmingham, it's nice. As as far as being a "dump", it's no more so than most other big UK cities.

[poison.]

(Original post by Kibalchich)
I didn't mean about the music scene (I've been going on about how good it is enough!), but Broad St being a good night out. If you like cheesy pop, kebabs, vomit and fighting its a good night out. Each to their own!

aha well i agree 100% about the music scene, i just didnt read all 5 pages aha, and like i said i've never been to broad st xD
i don't really intend to though, so i guess that's an agreement im a sucker for live music so i tend to go to a gig, any gig, over broad st for a night out

[thecookiemonster]

(Original post by TRS-T)
Seriously, everyone in this country seems to hate Birmingham.

People always saying how it's a ****hole or how dumb we sound with our accents.

What have we done to deserve this ill treatment?

Birmingham deserves respect as the Second City of the UK.

It is not the second city of the UK. Yes it is the second biggest, but why does Birmingham deserve respect simply for being the second biggest city?

[Kibalchich]

(Original post by poison.)
aha well i agree 100% about the music scene, i just didnt read all 5 pages aha, and like i said i've never been to broad st xD
i don't really intend to though, so i guess that's an agreement im a sucker for live music so i tend to go to a gig, any gig, over broad st for a night out

Try the Wagon & Horses on Adderley St in Digbeth. Live music and DJ's every weekend and some weekdays too. Punk, metal, indie, reggae and underground dance music.

https://www.facebook.com/wagon.horses

[poison.]

(Original post by Kibalchich)
Try the Wagon & Horses on Adderley St in Digbeth. Live music and DJ's every weekend and some weekdays too. Punk, metal, indie, reggae and underground dance music.

https://www.facebook.com/wagon.horses

cheers haven't been 18 for long so most places have been pretty much off limits to me till now - will try this place, looks cheap too

[battycatlady]

Well, there are some nice areas and some manky areas, but that's the same with every city. I liked the university when I visited

And the brummie accent isn't bad. It sounds way better than a lot of accents (like Essex!)

[Kibalchich]

(Original post by poison.)
cheers haven't been 18 for long so most places have been pretty much off limits to me till now - will try this place, looks cheap too

its run by a mate of mine, dodgy Greg

[y gorau]

Maybe because it's a depressing hellhole.