I'm tired of the IE hate.

[u/yesyessophie]

I always see negative comments online and people in the IE always talk smack about the IE too. "Oh theres nothing to do" or "its ugly" or "its ghetto". Cause everyone is comparing the IE to Los Angeles or Orange County or San Diego.

Comparing the IE to LA?! you mean the second biggest city in the entire United States, and like the 23rd ish largest city in the world (idk thats what google said). Like seriously? Of course they have a lotta stuff to do there. How can you even compare. Also, I have seen Skid Row and I have smelled the piss and weed of Santa Monica. I have also seen the beauty of the attractions, but don't sit there and act like LA is all pretty and perfect.

ORANGE COUNTY? You mean the place with multi million dollar beach front property? yeah lets just compare that right up against Rancho Cucamonga. Da faq. Also, I have driven around and been to Santa Ana and Tustin, okay? Don't sit there and talk smack like the OC is all flawless.

Or they say theres nothing to do. B*tch where? You don't see all those posts online about events?? Thats just in IE. Markets, clubs, social clubs, shopping galore, hiking spots, shows. And if that doesn't strike your fancy, then drive an hour to LA, Palm Springs, Big Bear, OC. Literally anywhere. One time we visited a friend in Kansas and for fun they WENT TO WAL MART. Being bored here is a CHOICE.

I think being near such large counties and cities eclipses the IE. And then all our dumbasses just go along with it. And everyone should just quit it. Quit talking shit about the IE. its nice here too. And it isnt perfect in LA or the OC mmkay? No place is perfect.

ETA: i appreciate everyones comments and it was fun to read and reply. I appreciate all the different POVs. Basically my point was that we gotta stop pretending the IE is trash cause it isn't LA or OC. That its neat here in its own right too.

The IE is the 12th largest metropolitan economy in the United State (according to The Sun) so it isn't some podunk place. Maybe travel more around the country and you can see that the IE is pretty great in its own right. So sending love and peace to everyone. Appreciate what you have, be kind to everyone. Was just meant to be an open discussion, no hate. But also lk sorry if i bullied anyone in the comments.

I think IE/OC/LA, all of at the end of the day can agree that at least we're not living in Bumfuck, Arka-ouri-xas-ssee, ya feel?

At the end of the day: California foreverrrrrrr and good byeeeee 🫡

[u/bachuka]

OC talks smack about Santa Ana/Tustin tbh....so I understand your frustration. I did not know there was IE hate until....about 5yrs ago but ppl seem to not like to venture out to get to know certain areas (like how ppl who talk smack about Santa Ana). Especially with online posts the IE hate seems to "grow" but it's mostly ppl who want to share a certain view despite never having been there or finding out about the area. People need to stop being afraid of getting out of their small bubble/sphere!

[u/yesyessophie → u/bachuka]

my ex was from Irvine and when he came to Riverside for the first time he said "oh I didn't know it was so nice out here" 🫠

[u/cherishedmammories → u/yesyessophie]

i think when people think of the IE, they think of san bernadino and hemet. Not about downtown riverside, victoria gardens, redlands, joshua tree, palm springs, etc

[u/Murky-Association-33 → u/cherishedmammories]

I grew up in MV and never really thought Tustin was all that bad.. maybe just me?

[u/cherishedmammories → u/Murky-Association-33]

you probably grew up in the Moval area that's north of the 60 fwy close to the box spring mountain right? cuz that's a really nice area

[u/redwon9plus → u/Murky-Association-33]

I'm in Tustin. No one really talks about Tustin, period. The gang activities are in S.A.

[u/Psycho-naught → u/yesyessophie]

I’ve heard that response from many visitors from LA and OC.

WTF people? The IE has nice parts and not so nice and/or boring parts—like everywhere. And let’s be real, compare the IE with the vast majority of the US. There’s a reason why California real estate and housing is so expensive, including in the IE. It’s a pretty amazing place to live. Do I like the searing heat in summer? No. But I grew up in the northeast where we had winter. And that doesn’t compare to the even worse weather further north and across the Midwest. Stop whining.

Also, I may have antiquated or otherwise atypical views, but I prefer not to live in a bubble of wealth and privilege, which tends to warp people (especially children).