Yes, it COULD be worse

[Preacherman0]

Well, unless you already live in one of America's 20 most miserable cities...

http://www.forbes.com/2010/02/11/americas-most-miserable-cities-business-beltway-miserable-cities_slide_22.html

I'm actually just posting this to point out how many of them are in Ohio.

And finally, Cleveland can say, "We're #1!"

[pensodyssey]

First off, I'm shocked at all the chatter about sports teams in that piece.  When your city is facing 15 percent unemployment, do you really care if your NBA team is winning or not?  Seems frivolous.

I did enjoy this snippet about Canton, however.

Only 18% of the adult population has a college degree.

[VaBchSteelersfan]

The entire state of Ohio wins over the city of Newark, NJ as "the armpit of America".

[otismalibu]

Six of those cities are within 5 hours of me. No surprise.

[pensodyssey]

Six of those cities are within 5 hours of me. No surprise.

Are you saying you're the cause of much misery?

[otismalibu]

I'm pretty sure this area was a worthless shithole before I showed up.

[Preacherman0]

Noticed the same thing, Penso.  I was a little disturbed that the only reason given for St. Louis was that the Rams suck.