So I’m a bit mystified by people who hate suburbia. It always seems as though a place should be loved or hated for its actual features, rather than the postmodern/hipster deconstruction of illusions that people have about it. I mean, people love Denver for the skiing and the snow. They hate the Arizona desert for its dryness and heat.
What physical features of suburbia qualify it for one’s unbending wrath? Strip malls?
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its lack of structures. having to drive to another town to go to a bigger / better store. plus the lack of anonymity for some.
Sometimes, the people can have a real impact on the place. Generally, I get a little turned off by condescending behavior whenever I walk by some residing folks from that area.
I like the city, but I also grew up in the suburbs. From time to time, I like to go back home to escape the busyness of the city and to relax in peace and quiet with my long time friends.
Hate is such a strong word… surely it’s covering up a fear or hurt?
As they say… a strong reaction means a call to healing 
For its absence of anything to do?
You could try asking them and see if they come up with something more intelligible than “what it implies” because a place doesn’t always imply anything.
@consignedhearts111 - Interesting. I guess people knowing who you are is a double-edged sword.
@laytexduckie - So, suburban people are sometimes stuck up? As opposed to city socialites?
@BlissfulRedemption - You may be on to something there.
@christykim - I have found that asking people to be coherent usually ends with them getting very angry.
@moritheil – If you’re around my area, then yes. Hahah.