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Philadelphia?

posted 10 years ago by Pleasant_Pineapple
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Why did Keaton's character keep mentioning that she was from Philadelphia, in a seemingly condescending manner? Do Philadelphians consider themselves morally superior to New Yorkers? Is Philadelphia considered a more traditional and old-fashioned place compared to the more progressive NYC? (I think this has something to do with it). I feel like there's a joke I'm not getting.

[–] aasoloway 10 years ago

You're thinking about it too much.

[–] shelemm 10 years ago

"Is Philadelphia considered a more traditional and old-fashioned place compared to the more progressive NYC?"

OF course! Most everyplace is.

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[–] Clemencedane 9 years ago

The joke is that it doesn't mean anything in particular, but she says it as though it explains everything about her.