You Are U-G-L-Y

-

I just read on the following on Boston.com about the building in which I work:

"Now City Hall, which opened in 1967, is getting some international attention: It tops the list of the "World's Top 10 Ugliest Buildings' and Monuments'' compiled by the websiteVirtualTourist.com."

Is it that bad? Really? Maybe I am just used to it. It's different looking that's for sure. But ugly? That's rather harsh. I'm curious as to what other's think, especially those that are seeing it here for the first time. What goes through your head when you see this picture?

Comments

Blondie said…
It reminds me of the backside of a penny! (upside down)

OK. I admit it. I cheated. I heard that from you a very long time ago. =)
November 14, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Me. Here. Right now. said…
It's pretty bad - it rates up there with our now State office building - used to be some kind of homage for the guy who owned the Money Store...http://i.pbase.com/u8/scottperry/upload/1448881.PB162357.JPG
Looks like it should be in Cairo instead of Sacramento
November 14, 2008 at 8:56 PM
DawgDyke said…
It's unique .. I wouldn't classify it as ugly.
November 14, 2008 at 11:36 PM
John Gascot said…
It's kinda Space Invader-ish.

Maybe not U-glee.
But not pretty. LOL.
November 15, 2008 at 1:00 AM
Anonymous said…
I bet it has a great personality.
November 15, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Anonymous said…
It is pretty hideous. Not a sprig of green to be seen. And what is that huge sea of nothing in the front? Nothing to invite a human experience.
November 15, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Ellie Creek Ellis said…
It has lots of windows, and cool how you can look through the bottom and see the sky on the opposite side. I don't think it is ugly, just unique. The (STILL) 1970s looking Super 8 motels should be listed as the top 10 ugliest buildings on the face of the earth, not your building!
November 16, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Shrinky said…
Well, it ain't about to win any beauty pagents now, is it? Then again, they obviously haven't seen my house yet - they want ugly? Send 'em round!
November 16, 2008 at 6:35 AM
Anonymous said…
Sorry. But it's ugly in that goverment-building-trying-to-be-unique sort of way. The EPA building here is quite similar.
November 16, 2008 at 9:53 AM
SassyFemme said…
Truth be told I always thought it was a weird looking building.
November 16, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Anonymous said…
I immediately thought of the Fine Arts Center at UMASS, Amherst which was also built quickly by poured exposed concrete in the 1960s. Gaps in the corners, leaky, breezy... cold - not in temperature but in feeling. Today this style is considered outdated and unattractive.
November 17, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Anonymous said…
I used to walk past that building everyday. It is really, really ugly. You could dress it up with naked women and it would still be ugly I am afraid.
November 18, 2008 at 9:34 AM
Velvet Ginger said…
Oh My!!! I read about this "ugliest building in the world" on yahoo & I thought of you...I was going to ask you if you see it during your commute??? I actually like strange buildings and don't find it ugly at all!!!
November 19, 2008 at 8:53 AM
Anonymous said…
It reminds me of the bottom half of R2D2!
November 20, 2008 at 7:07 AM
Anonymous said…
Is that a wreath hanging at the bottom there by the entrance? Gotta hand it to 'em for trying.

It kind of looks like a Lego structure. It's not ugly. It's special.
November 20, 2008 at 8:44 PM
Shannon said…
It's not ugly to me. I have seen much worse!
November 20, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Holes In My Head

-
Image
There's nothing I like to do more than spend a relaxing afternoon with friends, eating, drinking, and getting pierced. And no better place to do all of the above than Northampton, Mass. Miss H came in the room with me and shot these photos. I had my ears originally pierced years ago, but they were constantly getting infected every time I wore earrings and so I just stopped. This time I did it right and went to a professional piercer. I had my first two holes re-pierced in October and everything has been great since. I went back yesterday to finish the job. Really, I can't emphasize enough how much better it is to go the professional route and skip the piercing gun at the mall. You can hardly feel the needle and it's over in about a second.  This of course, led to the drinking topic of what you should and should not pierce. I'm thinking I may go for a couple of more holes in the ears, but I wouldn't do anywhere else on my face. Going lower of course, is always
Read more

Things For Which To Be Thankful

-
Image
My two nieces have had some health issues lately. First E was admitted to the hospital with severe abdominal pain. She ended up with a five day stay. Then my other niece S spent twelve hours in the ER due to a pain in her side (no, it wasn't me). Not feeling up to par can really bring you down. So I am sending them both some well wishes here today and hopefully convincing them that there are worse things in life. There is 80's hair: Oh, and a couple of more things to add to the list: red shag carpet and wrist corsages. Rock me like a hurricane girls, but you sure are pretty in pink (and black). Hey - didn't you have a cat that got lost at one point. I think I see it. ADDENDUM - THOSE PICTURES ARE NOT OF ME. SORRY FOR THE CONFUSION. TO BE FAIR, I HAVE POSTED MY 80'S PIC BELOW:
Read more

Oops, I Did It Again

-
Image
A while back I did a post about super-gluing a Mickey Mouse figurine to my middle finger. This time I have somehow gotten a ring stuck on the same finger. And I can't get it off. I put the ring on yesterday afternoon. I knew I was going to have trouble as soon as I shoved it past my knuckle. My finger is starting to get a little sore from all the tugging and possibly a little swollen, which is obviously not helping matters. Doesn't the Universe realize I can't possibly drive to work in Boston without complete and total use of this finger? It is as necessary for the commute as is a tank of gas. How will I convey my true feelings to the "left hand turn from the right lane" folks I encounter every day? I cannot be mute for my commute! Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions on how to remove the ring 1) without removing my finger and 2) while keeping the ring intact I would greatly appreciate it.
Read more