Forbes: Chiefs, Royals To Blame For Kansas City's Misery

by Joel Thorman on Feb 18, 2010 10:00 AM CST in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

The Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals are partly to blame for Kansas City's ranking as the 13th most miserable city:

High taxes and crime rate hurt Kansas City's standing, but what moved them up our misery list were its two awful pro sports teams. The Royals and Chiefs combined finished outside of last place only once in the last three years.

I guess people take sports seriously, huh?

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Chiefs + Royals losing = high crime rate

everytime i meet a fellow service member from KC i ask them if they like the Chiefs or Royals and i usually hear “naw im a Broncos fan”. I immediately feel angry so i can assume that all the Chiefs and Royals fans in KC are committing crimes against rival sports teams fans!

Regardless of who the Chiefs pick at #5 overall, Whitlock will call it the worst pick in the history of the Chiefs. Heres to hoping that #5 pick runs Whitlock out of town.....

by jrcnc on Feb 18, 2010 10:06 AM CST reply actions

Dude, I'm freaking pumped for Rick Ankiel!

/not actually pumped for Rick Ankiel but jacked for pitchers and catchers reporting

by HIV 2 Elway on Feb 18, 2010 10:28 AM CST reply actions

yea me to!

no matter how bad the Royals are, they still pass the time for me until the Chiefs get started again. They were bad last year but they played some exciting games and when you know they are going to suck, at least having exciting games is good to watch. Greinke every 5th day was a treat, watching them do good until the 7th/8th inning was fun, and even watching the meltdown that occurs in those innings was kinda fun.

Regardless of who the Chiefs pick at #5 overall, Whitlock will call it the worst pick in the history of the Chiefs. Heres to hoping that #5 pick runs Whitlock out of town.....

by jrcnc on Feb 18, 2010 10:32 AM CST up reply actions

Could e worse...

We could have no teams at all. I would move.

by mannpt on Feb 18, 2010 10:30 AM CST reply actions

At least we're not Cleveland,

Who landed at #1. Besides, STFU Forbes. KC isn’t that bad, and our sports teams have only been miserable for a few years. I think they’re just jealous of our BBQ.

My sentiments are likely to be summed up with one of these 2 quotes:

"Shut the f--- up."- Matt Cassel
"WHAT THE F---?!?!"- Todd Haley

by Red N Gold Beast on Feb 18, 2010 10:33 AM CST reply actions

Atleast we are ranked better than St Louis!

by tomahawk44 on Feb 18, 2010 10:36 AM CST up reply actions

I guess BBQ outweighs better sports teams?

I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.

by burntorangehorn on Feb 18, 2010 1:47 PM CST up reply actions

*not saying I disagree. BBQ outweighs a lot of things.

I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.

by burntorangehorn on Feb 18, 2010 1:47 PM CST up reply actions

I was thinking the same thing.

Cleveland comes in at number one even with all the hype for LaBron James and the Cavs. But I guess the Browns are a downer.
And St. Louis was credited with the same problems as KC, in the poor performance of the pro sports franchises.
I guess a person can always wish for the reincarnation of Charlie Finley to make a losing ball club entertaining. I remember a Kansas City A’s game where Campy Camaneris played all nine positions one game.
Oh, he did give us ball girls in hot pants. Liked that.

by BCRavenJHawkfan on Feb 18, 2010 2:48 PM CST up reply actions

We also have the hottest funk night I've ever been to.

by HIV 2 Elway on Feb 18, 2010 10:42 AM CST up reply actions

Royals have been miserable for more than just a few years

Really, I remember one year when Febles, Beltran, Damon, Randa, etc. were all looking good, and the future looked bright. But I think that’s really the brightest it has looked for KC since almost the days of Saberhagen and Bo.

I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.

by burntorangehorn on Feb 18, 2010 1:49 PM CST up reply actions

We are entering the third decade of Royal incompetence.

The Royals are one of the worst organizations in pro sports today. Inept in every possible way.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 18, 2010 2:28 PM CST up reply actions

is there really that much crime in

Kansas city ???

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Feb 18, 2010 10:36 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Yeah, people robbing barbeque joints

for a slab of ribs.

by G.L. on Feb 18, 2010 10:38 AM CST up reply actions

That was just Whitlock that one time

by tbwhall on Feb 18, 2010 10:42 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

One thing about it

if Whitlock robbed some place he would have to have a getaway truck with stock racks waiting for him. He couldn’t flee on foot. Well, maybe he could, but not very fast.

by G.L. on Feb 18, 2010 10:57 AM CST up reply actions

He would be flown out by a helicopter.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 18, 2010 2:23 PM CST up reply actions

Putting distance between Whitlock and planet earth isn't a speedy process, though.

I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.

by burntorangehorn on Feb 18, 2010 2:36 PM CST up reply actions

Fucking gravity.

I think NASA is working on something to help him, though.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 18, 2010 2:44 PM CST up reply actions

Area 51, perhaps?

by G.L. on Feb 18, 2010 4:41 PM CST up reply actions

Nope, Area 52

51 is just a decoy.

I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.

by burntorangehorn on Feb 18, 2010 5:39 PM CST up reply actions

Area 52 is Whitlock's waist size.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 18, 2010 7:44 PM CST up reply actions

That's funny!

by G.L. on Feb 19, 2010 7:10 AM CST up reply actions

if they r robbin ribs thats my kinda place

I need to move to kc

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Feb 19, 2010 10:18 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

yes

I remember in my criminal justice class and in all of my Wife’s classes KC is the place for test studies on crime, crime deterrants, and sorts of police work studies because of the high level of crime. It may have come down some, but KC has been known for it.

by tebunker on Feb 18, 2010 10:41 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

We have a lot of murders on the east side (poor side).

by HIV 2 Elway on Feb 18, 2010 10:42 AM CST up reply actions

Its also because so much of the money migrates to the Kansas side that KCMO is left with a lot of the crime.

by HIV 2 Elway on Feb 18, 2010 10:42 AM CST up reply actions

Tech N9ne kills at least 2 people per day

That doesnt help.

Don't Fuccop Succop

by chicks_love_chiefs on Feb 18, 2010 11:12 AM CST up reply actions

maybe on the Mic

but i dont think think that affects crime to bad

by Bleedzredngold on Feb 18, 2010 11:15 AM CST up reply actions

Can somebody explain to me the appeal of the suburbs on the Kansas side?

God, I hate the suburbs! What is the appeal? The suburbs are void of any culture whatsoever. And the JoCo suburban dwellers with their sense of superiority . . . seriously, those people need to travel more and see where real people with some money live. Why would people rather eat at Outback Steak House than go to Plaza III?

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 18, 2010 2:26 PM CST up reply actions

It's sterile, and the schools are good

That’s about it. I mean, where in KC proper can a middle-class person get his or her kid a good education? There are good private schools, but they’re less cost-feasible than moving to the land of the bland. Oh, and the jobs are plentiful and traffic’s more predictable. I don’t really like it either. I’m looking at moving back west to either Kansas (or KCMO) or Texas in a few years, and I’m pretty sure I’m going to eliminate the ‘burbs right off the bat. It’s going to be either rural (20+ acres) or real KC, like here or there.

Keep in mind, by the way, that JoCo is almost identical to the experience that people get at other sterile suburbs around the country. Ever been to Naperville outside Chicago, or Bethesda outside DC? The KS suburbs aren’t unusual in being devoid of culture, having a sense of superiority, and consisting of cookie-cutter shopping and dining venues.

I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.

by burntorangehorn on Feb 18, 2010 2:48 PM CST up reply actions

KC is so cheap to live in people can afford private schools.

I don’t think people in the midwest really appreciate the affordability of where they live. I live in Los Angeles now and rent/housing is 2-3 times as expensive than in KC. Of course it’s also sunny and 70 degrees out right now on Feb. 18. If I ever move back to KC I would want to live in the Crossroads district. Give me a old loft and I am happy.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 18, 2010 2:59 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah I feel you

But I think you’re overestimating the income:COL ratio. It’s cheap to live in KC, but people don’t always factor in childcare or private school costs when budgeting how much home they can afford.

But it’s definitely cheap. Either of those houses I linked would go for an easy $1.5 million here in Howard County, MD. And we just moved from Monterey, CA, where the house we lived in was torn down right after we left, but could’ve been sold for a couple million just for the 0.08-acre land plot. It’s insane how much more expensive it is, and not worth it IMO. I’m just building up a ton of equity, cash reserves, and resume credibility before cashing out and moving to (in order of preference) Austin, Wichita, KC-Lawrence, or San Antonio.

As far as lofts, I think they’re not really ideal for kids. We live in a townhouse, and I think even that sucks for my kids!

I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.

by burntorangehorn on Feb 18, 2010 3:07 PM CST up reply actions

"Not really ideal for kids."

Exactly! I don’t want kids.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 18, 2010 3:51 PM CST up reply actions

That's probably the difference, then

People who are starting or already have families flock to the suburbs at a much higher rate than do those who are not planning on having kids. People who want a family life often head to the ‘burbs in search of a good environment in which to raise kids, although they often do a crappy job once they’re there. I think it’s all about Maslow’s heirarchy of needs: they satisfy the safety requirement by escaping the city; diversity and culture are a little higher on the heirarchy, and they don’t worry about it until they’ve satisfied the lower levels.

I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.

by burntorangehorn on Feb 18, 2010 5:39 PM CST up reply actions

I was in New York city a couple of years ago, staying with a friend in the East Village.

It was amazing to see kids being raised in an urban environment like that, and nobody seems to think there’s anything unsafe about it. I think they safety of the suburbs is a myth.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 18, 2010 7:32 PM CST up reply actions