That's right, gents and ladies, we at Houstonist have a new feature for you to sink your teeth into, and it's called the Top 10ist. Since we're pretty sure Letterman doesn't have a trademark on top ten lists, we are going to start coming up with our own top ten lists - HOUSTON STYLE. Won't you help us? Read on.
Here's the idea: every Monday, we present a question or prompt for the next week's Top 10ist. Then, it's up to you - yes, you, dear Houstonist reader - to help us come up with 10 responses to the question. Simple enough? We'll post the question on Monday, so you'll have the whole week and weekend to think about some possible answers. Now, as with all excellent questions, there may not be one right answer. That's where the fun comes in. Discuss the topic with your friends, get into a few heated discussions, and then return to the Top 10ist post and leave your answer as a comment below the Top 10ist prompt.
The questions we come up with for Top 10ist will always have something to do with life in Houston and the glories and traumas that come with the title, "Houstonian." We want to hear your opinions and thoughts on Houston, so be sure to leave a comment each week. (Of course, Houstonist is always open to ideas for future Top 10ist questions/prompts, but try to email those to avoid confusion.)
Now, as to the question of how to rank a top ten list - that's where we come in. We'll check out different suggestions and comments that readers leave on the Top 10ist post throughout the week. Then, using a very complicated Houstonist Top 10ist logarithm, we'll digest your comments and post the new Top 10ist the following Monday. At the bottom of each Top 10ist list will be the new prompt for the following week's Top 10ist, so be sure to look for that. Shall we begin?
Top 10ist Prompt #1:
Question: What is the most satisfying driving experience in Houston?
Comment below, or follow the link for more info and a sample answer.
When we say "satisfying", we mean a driving experience that makes you go "yee-haw!" or that makes you say, "bless you, Screwston." Think about it. Then tell us about it, where and when it happens, and what makes it so great.
Here's an example to get you going: "One of our most satisfying Houston driving experiences is cruising 32 mph, southbound on Smith Street through downtown Houston, and hitting only green lights all the way from I-10 to 45. Particularly, when it happens on sunny winter Sundays, around one in the afternoon. The day is bright and ripe. Families are racing around going to various cultural events, and the police are relaxing outside of their cars at Angelika, soaking up the sun. Good no-coat-but-a-scarf weather. Houston looks really beautiful and glossy and blue with the car windows down, and it's so satisfying to give the brake a break." Now you try!
(Why start with this prompt, you ask? Well, if so many Houstonians have such wonderful driving experiences to share and recommend to others, why don't we? Driving is a common theme among us Htowners, so let's share. Put on your thinking cowboy hats, and comment on what you personally believe is the most satisfying driving experience in Houston. Just make sure it's a Houston-related driving experience - please no under the influence experiences - and recreatable by other readers.)
Houstonist wants your suggestions, so do tell!
What is the most satisfying driving experience in Houston? (comment!)
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