Same with those here in Boulder. Not sure what the point of that comment was in the article -- trying to imply that Silicon Valley was in its own ivory tower, but that New Yorkers were somehow more "real"?
From what I've seen on here, people always try to talk up the city they are in. Often, part of talking up the underdog involves tearing down the reigning champion.
I suspect it's basically classic social proof seeking behavior, wherein individuals will try to get their friends to do what they are doing (this "validates" the individual's choices)
I suspect it's basically classic social proof seeking behavior, wherein individuals will try to get their friends to do what they are doing (this "validates" the individual's choices)