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What is Memphis?
A city that is so amazing yet so awful. The 20th largest city (after we got el paso'd), Memphis is a city where the popular phrase "Location, location, location" really comes into play. Staying away from the airport (unless you have a plane to catch) is probably a good idea, even in broad daylight. Also, any street with someone's full name in it (e.g., Elvis Presley Blvd, Danny Thomas Blvd, etc.) has a tendency to attract poverty, crime and poor sanitation. But if you're smart enough to stay close to the river or the suburbs you can find some pretty interesting things and some great food. Don't go to Graceland; it's expensive and boring. However, Memphis is home to a wonderful zoo, Mud Island, and many national and state parks and museums that its residents often take for granted. It's much better than Knoxville, where the Mountain Dew they drink isn't manufactured by Pepsi Co. Memphis' main problem is a racial divide that is caused by a majority of blacks hating whites because they assume all whites are inherently racist. Yes, I realize I just did the same thing. Get over it.
Memphian: Damn, I hate Memphis so much. Why did I have to work so hard at FedEx?
Nashvillian: I love Memphis! Nashville is so boring.
Knoxvillian: I hate Memphis. Everyone there is so snobby. I mean, come on, who brushes their teeth every day?
Memphis - meme gif
Memphis - video
Memphis - what is it?
One of the coolest cities in the South. Gets a bad rep for crime, gangs, and drugs. Has a lot of history but not a lot of money to maintain it. Memphis has great food and an awesome music scene. Memphis is pretty liberal in that it's very accepting of people from all walks of life, unlike many cities in the South. come to Memphis to see where MLK got shot and the things he did to help Memphians and Elvis' home
also home to the best NBA team, GO GRIZZ
"I just got back from Memphis!"
"What did you do??"
"Ate some delicious bbq, saw some great bands, and watched a shooting"
"cool"
What does "Memphis" mean?
Memphis is a wager game where you flip a coin (preferably a Tennessee quarter) in which the wagerer wins the bet if the coin lands heads up. This game was played on the streets of Memphis and became popular among the colleges of the area including Fisk University beginning in 2009.
"put that drink in yo mouth" this is Memphis yo just lost.
Memphis - what does it mean?
Pretty much the best town in TN!
besides the crime rate, dirty resturants, ppl holding weapons to ur back asking you for money at 3 oclock in the afternoon, crappy schools, the mayor, the drugs, and having ur car stolen twice a year......it has the best BBQ and that prety much makes up for everything!
ppl love the 901 heck yess!!!!!!
so crunk!!
Haha yeaa im crunking in memphis!
Memphis - meaning
Home to: Elvis, Justin Timberlake, Three Six Mafia, Lucy Hale, Linda Thompson (Brody Jenner's Mom), Shannen Doherty (from Beverly Hills, 90210), Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin, Eightball and MJG, Morgan Freeman, Al Green, Ginnifer Goodwin, W.C. Handy, Ingram Hill, Isaac Hayes, Jerry Lee Lewis, Zach Myers (lead guitarist in Shinedown), Michael Oher, Chris Parnell, Dan Schnider (producer/writer of Zoey 101, iCarly, All That, The Amanda Show, What I Like about You, Kenan and Kel, Drake and Josh, Big Fat Liar), Fred Smith (Founder of FedEx), Danny Thomas (entertainer and founder of Saint Jude's Children Research Hospital), Ike Turner, Ida B. Wells, Andrew VanWyngarden (lead singer of MGMT), Loren Roberts (pro golfer), designer Dana Buchman, and B.B. King
Whoaaa, I didn't know ALL those people were from/lived in Memphis?
Memphis - definition
A nice kid can get annoying at times pretty good at first person shooter games.
Guy1: Man when I play a first person shooter game I feel like Memphis
Memphis - slang
Okay, listen. Memphis is a great city. A lot of people on here keep saying that Memphis is uncultured and has the highest crime rate. Okay, well, Memphis has Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Muesem, and a whole shitload of other stuff. What does your city have? Nothing. And the 64% African American population in Memphis, why does that matter? That's just racism and being stereotypical. White people are just as bad as black people. So get over yourself because bashing Memphis doesn't make you any better than our city's government, which I will admit is very messed up. But then you go to places like Collierville and Germantown and learn that not all of Memphis is as bad as people say. The people saying crap about Memphis on here have probably never even been here. I've lived in Memphis.. well Collierville.. for four years and have been in the city a lot and I have never once gotten my car stolen, gotten mugged, gotten shot, or have seen any of these things being done. So just SHUT UP.
Memphis is amazing.
Memphis
A city on the turn around from a few decades of bad karma and even worse government. Granted there are still some less than intelligent people running things, but the city is definitely changing for the better. The crime rate is down, though there are still some neighborhoods to avoid...as in every city. There are still some problems but come by in May for some storms, great music, great food, and a great time.
Memphis is a town on the turn around.
Memphis in May, don't drown in Tom Lee Park when it rains at Musicfest.
Memphis
I'm kind of fed up with stereotypical comments on Memphis. I've lived here my whole life (and I don't have a Southern accent!). Memphis is a great city, aside from humid summers. Our Zoo is rated like, highest in the nation, our downtown full of history, Lorraine Motel, Stax, Graceland, Riverboats, etc., and I have never once witnessed or been involved with crime. Why dwell on the 60% African American population? I find it funny that you call Memphis racist when all you look at is our black population. Guess what? That means 40% of other races. Why can't you just say that? I've never run into extreme racism, and I have plenty of friends of other races. For crying out loud, I have a Chinese exchange student living with me. How's that for closed-minded?
You can't judge if you've never lived in Memphis.
Memphis
1. City in southwestern Tennessee (also the largest city in Tennessee)
2. Home of Three Six Mafia (Oscar-winning), Elvis (King of Rock & Roll), (Historic) Stax Records, Orange Mound (2nd oldest black neighborhood), blues, R&B, and Beale Street.
3. Mostly all black 60% African American population.
"I live in Memphis."