Creating a skybar here, you pick the name!

[Jasonhouse]

I have decided to create an additional subforum in here, as there is still more thread traffic than I am comfortable with right now on the main LA forum.

So, I am going to create a skybar for you guys. As is customary on SSC, the regional skybars are often given some sort of creative name, which is typycally locally significant. (like NYC's skybar forum is named 'Grand Central')


So, what sort of name would you like to see on this new subforum? What will say "LA", but be relevant to this site?

[Fern~Fern*]

I would like to nominate the name "The Brown Derby" since it's an LA icon.

[Westsidelife]

How about "The Grove"?

[godblessbotox]

los angeles gibber-jabber

[nygirl]

The tanning bed?

[Elsongs]

I have decided to create an additional subforum in here, as there is still more thread traffic than I am comfortable with right now on the main LA forum.

So, I am going to create a skybar for you guys. As is customary on SSC, the regional skybars are often given some sort of creative name, which is typycally locally significant. (like NYC's skybar forum is named 'Grand Central')


So, what sort of name would you like to see on this new subforum? What will say "LA", but be relevant to this site?

"Angels Flight" (aside from the funicular it's a real-life Skybar atop the Hyatt downtown), either that or "Angel's Nest"

[Elsongs]

The tanning bed?

Sorry, Non-Angelenos are not allowed to vote. :ohno:

WTF, the majority of Angelenos have no need for tanning beds..we're naturally tan...

[Fern~Fern*]

..... Even when you get orange skin with a low budget tan?

[Jasonhouse]

yo, one topic per thread please.

[soup or man]

Sunset Blvd

[FROM LOS ANGELES]

SkyWay, illusion to 'skybar', and 'highway' which is something anyone assosiates with this city. SkyWay.

[Fern~Fern*]

Getting back on topic here.....

I came up with some names for the Skybar:

~The Valet*
~On the Hills*
~I need an agent*
~Let's do Lunch*
~Paper or plastic*
~Red Carpet*
~It's like, you know*
~The Therapist*
~Paparozzi*
~La Vida ala L.A.*
~Gag me with a spoon*
~Not on my Dollar*
~The Celebrity*
~Location,Location,Location*
~Martini Lounge*
~Tinseltown*
~A Grande Macchiato*
~Bling Bling*
~Under the knife*
~Hollywood Madam*

Just a few that came to mind. I know some are corny but who cares. :cheers:

[Fern~Fern*]

yo, one topic per thread please.


^^ Ooooooooops my bad Jay.... Your post was done when I was downloading (brain circuit) names!

It's the Macchiato's fault :cheers:

[godblessbotox]

how about "ill be there in 2o min"

...that or ferneys "i need an agent"

[Westsidelife]

Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood and Highland
Hollywood and Vine
Bunker Hill
The Library (in reference to the US Bank Tower)

[LosAngelesSportsFan]

skid row?

[Fern~Fern*]

The Library (in reference to the US Bank Tower)


^ Library and Conversation don't really go hand in hand there!!!

[FROM LOS ANGELES]

How about
110
Talk of Fame (Walk of fame)
City Of Angels
SkyAngeles

[Fern~Fern*]

I like "The Therapy Session" that's sooooo L.A.*

[Westsidelife]

Sunset Strip?

[Fern~Fern*]

Sunset Strip?


^ Post #10

[Westsidelife]

I think Sunset Strip and Sunset Blvd. are different.

[Westsidelife]

I don't think we should use names like "The Therapy Session," "I need an agent," and especially "Let's do lunch." I just don't know how that is something exclusive to Los Angeles nor do I think it applies to everyone. We need to come up with names that really symbolize LA like "Hollywood and Vine." NYC's skybar is called "Grand Central" which is in reference to Grand Central Terminal.

[Fern~Fern*]

I actually do like:

The Therapy Session~ That's so LA for one and everyone needs a shrink in LA.

I need an agent~ Hollywood Baby, no more to be said!

Let's do Lunch~That is used a lot to meet and chat!

If were going to call it after an intersection. Then call it Union and Wilshire then. That's in LA, right?

No one said it had to be political correct in the first place. So basically everyone is just throwing words around. No final decision has been made anyways.... Lighten Up Bud!

[LANative]

I like the sound of "Angels Flight".

[Fern~Fern*]

I like the sound of "Angels Flight".



^^ Yes it actually has a good aroma to it, but Moody three post above might reject the idea*:)

[CITYofDREAMS]

What About LAX

[Westsidelife]

I like Angels Flight and LAX!

[future_trance011]

Angel's Flight!

[klamedia]

"Ferney" came up with some good ones. "Grand Central" is just too damn boring so we should steer clear of that shit.

"It's like, you know" is mi favorito!!!!!

Unlike other cities on this forum LA has retained the ability to laugh at itself which has made our forum much more than just a civic spooge fest. Please nothing too serious.

"Death Row"

"Broken Starlett"

"lostandjealous"

"angels on the verge"

[godblessbotox]

so... how is this gona work... we just throw out ideas and then a poll thread will open later. or is it more of a elitist decision?

[svs]

I like "Let's do Lunch!"

[Westsidelife]

Oh, GOD NO. Let's stick with Angels Flight. I frankly don't get the "It's like, you know" one. Really, I don't. Please, let's pick something we all can relate to. Angels Flight is NOT "boring."

[soup or man]

Angel's Flight or LAX.

[Joey313]

Angel's Flight^^

[The Baz]

LAX
The Colosseum
Skid Row
The Pier (or Boardwalk)
The 405

[LosAngelesSportsFan]

i like death row, but angels flight is good too.

[future_trance011]

"Ferney" came up with some good ones. "Grand Central" is just too damn boring so we should steer clear of that shit.

"It's like, you know" is mi favorito!!!!!

Unlike other cities on this forum LA has retained the ability to laugh at itself which has made our forum much more than just a civic spooge fest. Please nothing too serious.

"Death Row"

"Broken Starlett"

"lostandjealous"

"angels on the verge"

^^
Klamedia...

You're right! We've always been a forum that has been able to laugh and even poke fun at ourselves...you can even say that about the city of Los Angeles ...Sometimes its good to not take one self so seriously. Saves alot of visits to the shrink I tell ya..:lol:

By the way, those are some funny ones you came up with. I particularly like lostandjealous..In a city so GINORMOUS like ours..its easy for anybody to get lost in La-La Land and even be totally jealous of its 320 days a year of sunshine while trying to navigate the convoluted streets..:nocrook:

[Fern~Fern*]

Oh, GOD NO. Let's stick with Angels Flight. I frankly don't get the "It's like, you know" one. Really, I don't. Please, let's pick something we all can relate to. Angels Flight is NOT "boring."


^ OMG.... Don't :cry: over spill milk....

If it makes you feel better we can go with "Angels Flight" :pet:

Remember it's all good which ever name is chosen because LA is a beautiful place .... :rock:

:lol:

[future_trance011]

I like "Let's do Lunch!"

^^
Now that's quintessentially Hollywood...

The first image that pops in to my head is Steven Spielberg driving down Sunset Blvd. in convertible with the top down, calling Tom Cruise on his cellphone and telling him about a big budget movie he's directing--"Tom! I've got a blockbuster movie coming up..so let's do lunch! Spagos..12:30 sharp!"... But I guess that can also be applied to most Angelenos...we certainly don't mind and many who aren't involved in the movie industry use that catchphrase...:lol:

[future_trance011]

^ OMG.... Don't :cry: over spill milk....

If it makes you feel better we can go with "Angels Flight" :pet:

Remember it's all good which ever name is chosen because LA is a beautiful place .... :rock:

:lol:

If we want to be serious Angels Flight would make a perfect choice actually...although, it might appear a little boring to some of us....

[Westsidelife]

From what I understand people around the world "do lunch" as well and some even have agents. This is not something exclusive to LA nor does it sum up Los Angeles...AT ALL. Sorry, but these are not "funny" if that is your aim. Klamedia, you don't have to worry about this forum becoming too "serious" for you. This forum has never been serious nor will it ever be. Don't let a name like "Angels Flight" which I happen to love scare you.

[godblessbotox]

...just call it skybar and be done with it. obviously no one is in agreement

[Elsongs]

...just call it skybar and be done with it. obviously no one is in agreement

Most seem to like Angels Flight...

[CITYofDREAMS]

Ok guys... here is another one that we may consider

Four Level Interchange

[i_am_hydrogen]

The Stack

[Fern~Fern*]

What about V.I.P. Lounge?

[Bond James Bond]

How about LaLa Land?

Or maybe The Land of Fruits and Nuts.

Or California Screamin'

[Joey313]

I like V.I.P Lounge^^

[saiholmes]

LaLa Land

[klamedia]

land of fruits and nuts, I like but not for the skybar.

Let's just create a poll and put the most popular ones on it and give it a go. I guess LASF could do that if we all agree.

Diamond Lane
Sand in your eyes
Aftershock!
Ready for my close up
15 minutes
Top down
concrete beast
el pueblo......
shaken not stirred
Mac Arthur Park
E-40
Tupac is alive!

[FROM LOS ANGELES]

E-40? He's from the bay.

[Fern~Fern*]

What about:

~Don't call us, we'll call you?
~The Lingerie Room
~I ain't no Brad Pitt
~Hot-llywood
~The Premiere Room
~Poker Room
~Exclusive shots
~Bckstage Pass
~Only in L.A.

[JRinSoCal]

The Standard

[klamedia]

OOOh I like "The Poker Room".

E-40, the Bay? Oh I didn't know whether or not he had anything to do with LA, I just wanted to say "E-40".

I'm surprised I didn't get any dibbs for "Aftershock", I think it's brilliant!

[Jasonhouse]

klamedia and westsidelife need to edit their siglines to comply with the sigline rules please.


thanks.

[Jasonhouse]

What about:

~Don't call us, we'll call you?
~The Lingerie Room
~I ain't no Brad Pitt
~Hot-llywood
~Exclusive shots
~Bckstage Pass
~Only in L.A.


Diamond Lane
Sand in your eyes
Aftershock!
Ready for my close up
15 minutes
Top down
concrete beast
el pueblo......
shaken not stirred
Mac Arthur Park
E-40
Tupac is alive!


"Death Row"
"Broken Starlett"
"lostandjealous"
"angels on the verge"


I'm sorry no offense to folks taking the time to come up with ideas, but if suggestions like this keep coming, the forum is going to be called "skybar". None of these are even remotely in the realm of being right.

[LosAngelesSportsFan]

I like the poker room a lot.

[ArchiTennis]

I like Skid Row, Angel's Flight, LAX, The Palms, or simply The City of Angels

[phattonez]

Yeah, these cliche Hollywood phrases bug me. We need something that represents all of Los Angeles, not just a small minority.

I liked the stack, which alludes to our freeways system. How about the Harbor or the Pier?

[Jasonhouse]

I like "The Interchange".

THAT says LA, and connotes the sort of social interaction which occurs in a skybar.



edit... yeah, I like that one quite a lot... that may be a keeper...



keep throwing out some ideas though. I want the staff to have a few good ones to pick from.

[Elsongs]

LaLa Land

"La La Land" is an insult to Angelenos, just like "Frisco" is to San Franciscans.

I'm with Phattonez. The cliche Hollywood shit is teh suck. HOW MANY OF YOU here are wanna be actors? I know I'm not. And neither is the guy selling oranges by the freeway exit (The industry makes sure you don't see people like that in the mainstream, but I digress)...SSC is supposed to be for forward-thinking urbanist types, not fuckin People Magazine/Hollywood Reporter/E! Entertainment Television mainstream asswipes. If you want that shit in here, then suck it.

[Fern~Fern*]

I really do like this one......

"Wilshire Boulevard"

re:
Wilshire Boulevard is the unofficial Main Street of dreams that flows through Los Angeles history. Like Los Angeles itself, Wilshire is an accidental phenomenon created out of civic pride and the yearning of the masses to drive. Its 15-mile route to the sea has been called the Fifth Avenue of the West and the Champs Elysees of the Pacific. Wilshire's style, architecture and historic prominence are recorded in more than 150 photos, so readers understand the fascinating cultural geography of the first auto-dependent metropolis. Wilshire Boulevard details the thoroughfare's crucial part in the emergence of Los Angeles as a world city and relates the fascinating story of Gaylord Wilshire, the turn-of-the-century social gadfly who never experienced his namesake's enduring fame.


so what does everyone think?:wink2:

[JRinSoCal]

LA Confidential:okay:

[The Baz]

Gridlock

[soup or man]

LA Confidential:okay:

I actually really like that one.

Alot of these are flat out retarded. 'Don't call us, we'll call you?' The hell?

[svs]

How about?

Surfin'
Hanging Ten
Watt's Happening?
In the Tar Pits
Sig-Alerts
Drive by shootings
Griffith PArk Observatory
Hollywood reporter
Los Angeles Times
Cruisin'
Rush hour traffic
The Blue Line

[FROM LOS ANGELES]

I love Wilshire, it's my favorite street in Los Angeles, so yeah on Wilshire Boulevard.

[CITYofDREAMS]

What about Wilshire Corridor?

[ChivDevil]

I'd say you don't need a name. Most other forums just call it skybar so if you cannot agree on a clear winner, then just call it skybar.

[klamedia]

"La La Land" is an insult to Angelenos, just like "Frisco" is to San Franciscans.

I'm with Phattonez. The cliche Hollywood shit is teh suck. HOW MANY OF YOU here are wanna be actors? I know I'm not. And neither is the guy selling oranges by the freeway exit (The industry makes sure you don't see people like that in the mainstream, but I digress)...SSC is supposed to be for forward-thinking urbanist types, not fuckin People Magazine/Hollywood Reporter/E! Entertainment Television mainstream asswipes. If you want that shit in here, then suck it.

So we'll just call it "The guy selling oranges by the freeway exit".

[CITYofDREAMS]

^^ well... we are little flashier here so we like to call it something else.

[Fern~Fern*]

Alot of these are flat out retarded. 'Don't call us, we'll call you?' The hell?


^ Isn't it..... What are some of these peeps thinking, Jesus!!!!!

I would of prefer something like "Union Station" or "The Whiskey" in honors of the World Famous Establishment.

[phattonez]

How about?

Drive by shootings


Are you serious?

[Elsongs]

Are you serious?

Yeah, drive-by shootings are funny if you're never been a victim of violent crime before. "Oh look at those minorities shooting at each other. That's sooo funny." I'm like really rolling on the floor now. Ha. ha. ha. :ohno:

[Jasonhouse]

...just call it skybar and be done with it. obviously no one is in agreement

There is no need for agreement or an expectation of agreement. I am simply looking for ideas to help me name the new forum something other than "skybar". If I can't find anything among the ideas posted in this thread, that I think folks will identify with, then the forum will indeed just be called "skybar".

and with that, I'm going to close the thread, as I have tons of ideas to work with... Thank you to all who contributed.