white harlem

“White Harlem” was popularized as a name for Morningside Heights by the comedian George Carlin (1937-2008 ) in his 1973 comedy album Occupation: Foole. “Harlem” in the name made the place sound tougher, according to Carlin, while “Morningside Heights” was more of a real estate term used to sell homes in the area.

*on the streets* Where you from?

White Harlem

guilty landscape

a city or neighborhood that strongly reminds you of past somber experiences that occurred there, so much so that you cannot separate the familiar landmarks from those feelings

Seeing San Francisco from the plane window for the first time since our breakup, I couldn't help but feel all the emotions rush over me from the guilty landscape.

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