Now that we have our list of the best decisions you can make in Cleveland, it’s time to tackle the opposite. This week, we asked our staff and Instagram followers to put together a list of the worst decisions you can make here. Here were the best responses.
Despite dead man’s curve, in my opinion Cleveland has one of the most comprehensive highway systems surrounding the city. It’s incredibly easy to get where you’re going via the highway surrounding downtown and just makes for a super convenient trip (so long as these goddamn left lane campers stay home) Others might not agree with that since it’s still not great by any means but I’m comparing it to other cities lol
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Via Dodekahedroid/Reddit Credit: Scene ArchivesAssuming the Center Street Bridge is open. Is it still closed? Did it ever reopen? Don’t even bother. Credit: Scene Archives“Giant Eagle is a quality grocery store” Credit: Scene ArchivesTrying to go No. 2 at McNamara’s, ABC Tavern or other bars that don’t have stall doors. Folks, stall doors were invented for a reason. Credit: Scene ArchivesGoing shopping at Southpark or Beachwood Mall during peak holiday times. Hi, would you like to be stuck on Cedar or Route 82 in traffic for somewhere between 37 and 198 minutes? Credit:Mike Kalasnik/FlickrScheduling your Sundays around the Browns. It’s time to get another hobby, we beg of you. Go see a play, go shopping, watch a movie. Just don’t waste time on this incompetent franchise. Credit:Erik Drost/FlickrForgetting where you parked at Blossom Music Center. Rows and rows and fields that all look the same make it impossible to find your car after a show at Blossom. Especially if you’ve enjoyed a few adult beverages. Credit: Scene ArchivesPutting coins in the parking meters on weekends Just read what the meter says, it isn’t that hard to do. It’s free. Credit:@MomentCaptured1/FlickrAssuming your RTA bus/train will be on time. Bless our regional public transit agency’s heart, but just assume the worst when it comes to being late. Credit:Raymond Wambsgans/FlickrThinking you can stroll up to Lucky’s or Juneberry Table on a Saturday morning and quickly get a table. These two brunch spots on weekend mornings may be the busiest any restaurants are in town and maybe try another day. Credit:@JuneberryTable/InstagramYou will love the first snow and hate the next 25 Credit: Scene Archives“Driving down Euclid to get anywhere. Potholes and traffic lights!!” – @alexmfort It’s almost always awful to drive down Euclid. Thankfully there are like 17 other ways to get where you’re going. Credit:Erik Drost/FlickrYou will curse I-480 Credit: Scene Archives“Attempting to drive to the Feast of the Assumption” – @emily_c137 You can drive actually, you’ll just have to walk 20-30 minutes after you park your car. Credit: Emanuel WallaceCleveland and Cuyahoga County have continued to give the Cavaliers and Guardians millions for stadium renovations
In 2019, Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse debuted its significant makeover after receiving close to $70 million (pre interest) tax dollars from the city and county. A nice haul for Dan Gilbert, one of the richest men in the world. The Guardians are starting a major renovation of their own with taxpayer dollars that is set to begin after the 2023 season. Credit: Scene ArchivesAttempting to swim from one side of the flats to the other. – @nicolecanitanoNot. A. Good. Idea. Credit:SignOfWater/Flickr“Drinking and driving” – @saranadiasyed For so many reasons. Credit: Andrew Iverson/FlickrFalling in love. Everyone from Ohio is a red flag. Including me – @greeneggsandzac Credit:FRE Lens/FlickrBelieve the next pivot for the Med Mart is the one that’s gonna work. We’re sure it’ll be the Huntington Convention Center that’ll make the Med Mart profitable. Or the next iteration, or the next. LOL. Credit: Scene ArchivesTry to get dinner after like 10 p.m. anywhere. Cleveland is a great food city. It isn’t a great late night food city though. So don’t expect a ton of or really any options after 10. Credit:Flickr/AnneForgetting a hat or sunglasses when you get tickets in the corner for a day game. Woah, the sun! What even is happening out there. Credit:Erik Drost/FlickrRelying on the Bally Sports App. We all know that isn’t a good idea, even the mayor. Credit: Scene ArchivesSlamming a beer and a large fry before getting on the Millennium Force at Cedar Point. Those contents might not stay in your stomach. Gurgle. Gurgle. Gurgle. Credit:Patrick McGarvey/FlickrSwim at Edgewater after a major storm causes runoff. Unless you enjoy swimming in sewage and bacteria. Then, go for it. Credit: Rona Proudfoot/FlickrBelieve the city and county won’t hand over gobs of money for a pro sports stadium or arena. They will always hand it over. Gird thy loins for whatever they’re going to give the Browns. Credit: Courtesy Cleveland GuardiansOwning a Kia or Hyundai of certain years. Congratulations, it was stolen while you were reading this. Credit: Ryan KrullDo an ad for Mr. Hero if you’re an athlete or coach. It’s a right of passage to do a Mr. Hero ad when you sign that contract. But it also means you’re probably going to lose your job, or be real bad at it because after all, the Mr. Hero curse is real. Credit: Mr. HeroDisrespect Michael Stanley or Dick Goddard. You don’t mess with Gods. Credit: Janet MacoskaTalking during a concert. It’s not a social event, you’re here to watch the band so shut up. Way too many of you do it and you’re ruining it for the other fans and the artists. Credit: Scene
