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> When mall is called a public space... Public space situation is really sad. Absolutely, but still, that is a reality in many cities. They are places where "g
by Hoasi 1y ago
> When mall is called a public space... Public space situation is really sad.
Absolutely, but still, that is a reality in many cities. They are places where "going to the mall" is the main form of entertainment left.
- chubot 1y agoUh I grew up in NJ suburbs in the 80’s and 90’s - that was already the case, and there was a hit movie 3 decades ago about it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallrats https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallrats (But malls are much less popular now, probably mainly due to the rise of Internet retail)
- fugalfervor 1y agoMallrats grossed 2 million against a 6 million budget. It wasn't a "hit"
- fakedang 1y agoIronic that the US is embracing Middle Eastern culture (specifically the Gulf countries). Honestly it's funny when Americans criticize cities like Doha and Dubai for being lacklustre and cultureless when most American tier-2 cities and towns are boring af. I've been told in some towns and suburbs that the best thing to do for leisure was to visit the local Walmart.
- saagarjha 1y agoI don't think Doha or Dubai are "tier 2" cities of the Middle East.