19 Things Everyone Was Excited About…That Turned Out To Be Huge, Massive Disappointments

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“Times Square in NYC. I hate that place. Everyone just stands in place. Discount Elmo is constantly harassing you for pictures. Any chain place you eat at there has a $5–$10 upcharge just for being in Times Square. It’s all ads. Tourists are obnoxiously everywhere, just believing that going to Times Square is the dream. I’ve seen people just stand outside of places taking pictures. I don’t understand the allure, and I never will. I don’t get why it’s a tourist destination at ALL.”

“There are far more interesting places to visit than Times Square. And why do people stand there in the cold for New Year’s Eve waiting for the ball to drop? You’re standing there freezing for hours, and you probably have to wear a diaper if you want to conserve your spot.”

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