Chicago Bean:

 

Perhaps the math for 110 short or 98 long tons equals 100 lbs.

I need to go back to the "Twins Game Thread Math Version' to confirm   

 

Constructed between 2004 and 2006, the sculpture is nicknamed The Bean because of its shape. Made up of 168 stainless steel plates welded together, its highly polished exterior has no visible seams. It measures 33 by 66 by 42 feet (10 by 20 by 13 m), and weighs 110 short tons (100 t; 98 long tons).

Davanni's and Green Mill for the win.

that weight seems more realistic.

 

I wish Mpls thought big like this, we should have a really cool park where a bunch of empty, crappy, building sit in downtown.....

 

Minnetonka

Just looked it up- looks right up my alley.

 

Davanni's and Green Mill for the win.

 

Davanni's? that's going to cost you some XP....

Broadway Pizza is and always will be my favorite!!!! Thin crust and GREAT sauce!!!!

 

Davanni's? that's going to cost you some XP....

Wight!

 

that weight seems more realistic.

 

I wish Mpls thought big like this, we should have a really cool park where a bunch of empty, crappy, building sit in downtown.....

Millennium Park is like a Minnesota State Fair as it's "atmosphere" goes, everyone is having a great time!!!

Edited April 7, 20179 yr by Jerr

 

that weight seems more realistic.

 

I wish Mpls thought big like this, we should have a really cool park where a bunch of empty, crappy, building sit in downtown.....

Or they could have a real park with real art just outside downtown...oh, wait. 

 

Or they could have a real park with real art actually interesting pieces just outside downtown...oh, wait. 

fixed that. 

 

Or they could have a real park with real art just outside downtown...oh, wait. 

 

That's quite literally not as interesting as having it right by Target Center, where they had a huge open area, and built one of the worst set of buildings ever, that didn't even allow you to flow thru them.....inside of them you had to go outside to get from one part to the other.

 

The sculpture garden also is not a public space, it is a private space. Minneapolis aims low. Frankly, the art hasn't changed in years, and most of it is not interactive. It's stale.

Chicago Deep Dish is more like cake with pepperoni frosting. I mean, seriously, what's the point? If I want cake, I'll buy a cake. Pizza crust is merely a way to convey meat, cheese and tomato sauce to the mouth. Anything more than that is detracting from what truly matters when it comes to pizza.

 

Chicago Pizza just isn't that good, man. I'm sorry you had to hear it from me. 

 

Then you haven't been to the right place.  Might I suggest Bella Bacinos?  It's right by that corn cobb shaped building and across the street from the Trump tower...

 

Pizza Luce is the single most over rated thing in MN. IMO, of course...

I think there are more than a few things that are overrated in MN. However, MN doesn't have nearly as many overrated things as CA. 

 

The sculpture garden also is not a public space, it is a private space. Minneapolis aims low. Frankly, the art hasn't changed in years, and most of it is not interactive. It's stale.

I don't believe that's true. It's commonly misconceived as an extension of the Walker, but it is, in fact, owned and operated by the City of Minneapolis. 

 

Chicago Deep Dish is more like cake with pepperoni frosting. I mean, seriously, what's the point? If I want cake, I'll buy a cake. Pizza crust is merely a way to convey meat, cheese and tomato sauce to the mouth. Anything more than that is detracting from what truly matters when it comes to pizza.

 

While I generally agree, there can be life changing crusts. 

 

I think Detroit style is my favorite pizza....

 

http://www.seriouseats.com/2017/02/how-to-make-detroit-style-pizza.html

 

 

 

I don't believe that's true. It's commonly misconceived as an extension of the Walker, but it is, in fact, owned and operated by the City of Minneapolis. 

 

Interesting. thanks, that might be why the art NEVER changes and is stale.

 

I think there are more than a few things that are overrated in MN. However, MN doesn't have nearly as many overrated things as CA. 

That would probably be due to relative lack of 'things.'

 

Chicago Deep Dish is more like cake with pepperoni frosting. I mean, seriously, what's the point? If I want cake, I'll buy a cake. Pizza crust is merely a way to convey meat, cheese and tomato sauce to the mouth. Anything more than that is detracting from what truly matters when it comes to pizza.

To me, deep dish is NOT a pizza!!!

"cake with pepperoni frosting" that's really good!!!!! I'm gonna use that, the next time someone wants a deep dish  

 

Interesting. thanks, that might be why the art NEVER changes and is stale.

Point taken. However, it's in the process of being completely revamped. I'd be shocked if the same old pieces make the cut this time around. 

 

Then you haven't been to the right place.  Might I suggest Bella Bacinos?  It's right by that corn cobb shaped building and across the street from the Trump tower...

I won't go near that area cuz I don't agree with Corn Cob's politics.

 

Point taken. However, it's in the process of being completely revamped. I'd be shocked if the same old pieces make the cut this time around. 

 

really? Cool. I'll have to check it out next time I am there.

 

to me, nearly every time I am there, there are almost no people there. It isn't a destination. It isn't interactive. Even art that has been there 15+ years, that is big enough to climb on, discourages kids from doing so. There are vast open spaces, that are roped off at time (always?). 

 

It's always been less than it could be, imo. Like Buxton so far, all the hype, none of the results, but always hope it can be better.

If, this continues as a "Twins game Thread Pizza Version"....I'm gonna run out of likes well before first pitch

  

 

 

Chicago Bean:

 

Perhaps the math for 110 short or 98 long tons equals 100 lbs.

I need to go back to the "Twins Game Thread Math Version' to confirm

 

Constructed between 2004 and 2006, the sculpture is nicknamed The Bean because of its shape. Made up of 168 stainless steel plates welded together, its highly polished exterior has no visible seams. It measures 33 by 66 by 42 feet (10 by 20 by 13 m), and weighs 110 short tons (100 t; 98 long tons).

Yeah my mistake... I meant that Chicago Pizza weighs 100 pounds.

So with Buxton hitting .071 and Mauer hitting .091 can we give them a nickname?  

 

The point 0 Bros?

 

So with Buxton hitting .071 and Mauer hitting .091 can we give them a nickname?  

 

The point 0 Bros?

I seem to recall someone doing a game thread intro involving the number Zero. The name escapes me at the moment, however....

 

So with Buxton hitting .071 and Mauer hitting .091 can we give them a nickname?  

 

The point 0 Bros?

or the Nil Bros???

 

Interesting. thanks, that might be why the art NEVER changes and is stale.

If the art is stale, is it truly art? (caveat: serious question. I feel I need to add that disclaimer considering my usual posts.)

 

I seem to recall someone doing a game thread intro involving the number Zero. The name escapes me at the moment, however....

PAHLEEZE, lets keep it on pizza lol

 

Yeah my mistake... I meant that Chicago Pizza weighs 100 pounds.

Well, that's kind of cool. That means you can pick up a Chicago Pizza, put it down, and tell everyone you lost 100 lbs.