Exploring American History, Wednesday, September 25, 2024

[imafuturist]

Tony and Steve had paid extra for a portal to a New York City where it wasn't pouring today. "Welcome to the greatest city in the world," said Steve, a completely unbiased source on this.

"With the best food too," Tony added. Also completely unbiased. "Today we'll be checking out the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and a gift from the people of France in the 19th century."

Steve nodded. "Lady Liberty was a gift to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United States. She was built in France, shipped over in crates and assembled right here on this island. She's 151 feet tall to the torch, not counting the pedestal. With that, she's 305 feet tall. She's been in this harbor since 1886, welcoming immigrants from around the world before they landed at Ellis Island over there." He smiled. "We'll go to that historical site on a different day."

"In 1903, a poem was placed on a plaque at the pedestal of the statue that we highly suggest you all check out before you get distracted by anything else," Tony said. "Tempting as it is to check out the city instead of sticking with the group."

"But if you do head out, remember that thanks to our amazingly diverse population, the food you can find here comes from just about every nation on Earth," Steve said. "I recommend all of it, but pizza's probably the fastest choice if you don't want to miss the portal back."

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Eat Pizza

[imafuturist]

...or you could go find a New York slice.

Re: Eat Pizza

[slothbabyproductions]

Look, the Jersey Girl had not only seen the statue of liberty but also the improved statue of liberty.

So Kamala was definitely getting a slice.

Re: Eat Pizza

[what_big_teeth]

"So basically," said Eleanor, eventually finding Kamala with her own slice after doing her due diligence in looking respectfully and scholarly at the historical monument du jour, "what I'm getting from this class is that America is a country steeped in the tradition of great tourist foods, too."

Re: Eat Pizza

[slothbabyproductions]

“I think you nailed it,” Kamala said with a laugh. “America. Come for the attractions, stay for the food. Now you know how to hold you NYC pizza slice correctly right? We can’t have you looking like a tourist. Well technically you are but if you fold the pizza here the true New Yorkers will give you a small amount of respect as they walk right by you and not paying attention.”

Re: Eat Pizza

[what_big_teeth]

"Fold the pizza?" asked Eleanor, which probably answered that question pretty easily, especially with the fact that she was now looking at the slice in her hand with a sort of frown, followed by a confused attempt to try it tip-to-crust before shaking her head and giving length-wise a try, and a peek toward Kamala's helped her deduce that that was probably more likely than the first, and she held it up. "Like this?"

Re: Eat Pizza

[slothbabyproductions]

"There you go. You're like a true New Yorker now," Kamala joked. "All you have to do know is mostly dress in black and not look at anybody when you walk down the street."

Re: Eat Pizza

[what_big_teeth]

"Well, I've already got the second one down pretty well, I think," said Eleanor, especially since she'd grown up with eye contact very much being a challenge, "and mostly in black sounds like making fashion a lot more simple, so I think I just might get there yet."

There was a faint grin, and Eleanor leaned in to sort of nudge Kamala's shoulder with her own. "Especially with such good help."

Re: Eat Pizza

[slothbabyproductions]

“Okay, so full disclosure, I’m just a Jersey girl with a view from across the Hudson,” Kamala said with a playful nudge and a warm smile. “But I’m totally good with you being regular Eleanor as opposed to New Yorker Eleanor. No need to ship you off to the big city and have all those bright lights make you give up your Broadway dreams or anything.”