Best of the Bay ‘08 Exit Poll
Congratulations! You’ve finished voting in the Best of the Bay ‘08 Readers’ Poll! We could give you one of those little “I voted” stickers, but you wouldn’t wear it anyway. So instead we’re giving you one more chance to sit down and be counted: You can participate in CL’s Best of the Bay exit poll. It’s fun, it’s fast, and it’ll reveal absolutely nothing useful about Tampa Bay’s voting populace — just like those exit polls on TV!
Please submit your vote by Aug. 11, 2008.
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July 15th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Party at my house!
July 15th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
VOTE ! VOTE !
July 15th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Don’t eat Republicans, they taste like their shitty political views!
July 15th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Definitely! You want to eat the Green Party members, as we all know that you must eat your Greens if you want to live a long, healthy life.
July 15th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Can’t agree more, Joe, we must have our Greens for every meal…!
July 15th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
I think that republica are gross. I imagine they wourls taste like the worst steak you’ve ever had that is on it’s way to rotting. Rancid smelling as well. I haven’t met a decent republican lately. i have found them haughty, unjust, and selfish. I know they can’t all be unintelligent, of course, but their policies reflect the judjment of a retarded orangatang. I am not a member of any party in this country, thank god. when will a multi-party sysem arise? it’s too bad our money-spendind policies are the equivalent of buying a drunken hooker who is too sad to know how to get back home. It seems to me that McCain is crazy, and rather sinister. Billions of dollars spent on this War. Lately, in the mornings i can hear the echoses of a Vietnam ar veteran saying “when are going to get out of this GODDAMN wAR in Viet-FUCKINg-nam?” Serving up a ripe platter with a side of PTSD to our boys and girls, and killing Kids in Iraq. It’s digusting. Thank you very fucking much, mr. president, mr. goddamn senator, and Mr. (sick) DICK Cheney. You are a bastard. Last night someone asked me where i was from and hanging my head slightly lower than desired I aswered…”America.”
“why do you sound so unhappy to say that?” I replied because of the past eight years, Bro, Man.”
If we are Brave, then let us be Brave. If we are Free, let us be Decent.
July 15th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
What a lame exiting poll!! Creative Loafing get’s my “Most Lame Local Publication” award!!!
July 15th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Wow Mark. What a lame name for an award. I give you our “Lamest comment of the day” award.
Congrats.
July 15th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
The cannibalism question is kindof a trick question. If you ate your own kind, there would be a lot less Rebublicans being consumed here.
And I’m no Brian Ries, but I’d say go for the PETA crowd; everyone knows vegetarians are delicious.
July 16th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Eating your own kind is wrong, Dawn! Unless you’re on a soccer team that crash lands in the Alps. Then it’s cool.
July 16th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Finally back to the old style poll with many real questions. Thank God.
July 17th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Im looking for a girl who likes Veronica Mars,drinking occasionally, no drugs, cats, fun, eating healthy, starbucks, outside activities, higher learning,arguing for hours,good sex, gorilla theatre,has great smile,out- going,around 27, Come find me at the Tampa Ale House.
July 17th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Congrats, sebastian! You are (as far as I know) the first person to ever attempt to pick up women using the Blurbex comment section. I wish you the best of luck sir!
July 18th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Just voted for my favorite new blog… http://www.seminoleheights.blog.com
July 22nd, 2008 at 10:27 am
As far as meals, we should go for the non-voters, but of the couch potato kind. They are the ones who eats lots of fatty foods and would taste delicious. Forget the skinny vegans or the greenies. I want meat on my meal’s bones! HAHA
July 24th, 2008 at 12:06 am
I really hope that most of you taking this last little poll were joking. Its really sad that the peace sign and a mustard stain rank higher on your lapel than THE AMERICAN FLAG ! Can we so easily forget that we are all Americans and should be proud of that fact!?
July 24th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Best kept secret is: http://www.tampabayclubsport.com dare you to look it up! :)
July 24th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
There’s a pretty good shot, Tiffany, that the mustard you are deriding was made in the USA while that flag pin was most-definitely made in China. Which one was the patriotic one, again? I’m confused…
July 24th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
I’d eat Tiffany.
July 26th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
I would have liked to eat the Green Party, as they are most likely more heatlhy, but the Republicans need to be destroyed and I can destroy through food. Best myspace survey ever!
July 26th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
I fit all of Sebastian’s “qualifications” for his “perfect” female mate. Unfortunately, I’m a lesbian. Sorry, dude. Next time, try to pick up bar women you actually meet instead of attempting to rope more in to that scene.
July 27th, 2008 at 2:33 am
my alltime favorite is http://www.primiurbancafe.com. CHECK IT OUT!!
July 27th, 2008 at 5:52 am
I have to poop
July 27th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Quit bitching, and go to the theater. JOBSITE RULES!
July 28th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Mike Buck the best actor in the bay - without question!
July 28th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
What’s all this about?
July 28th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
What is all this about?
July 28th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
What is this about/ Why do I have to keep repeating?
July 29th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Vote For The TAMPA ARTIST EMPORIUM!!! For Best ARt Gallery!!! http://www.tampaartistemporium.com
July 29th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Vote Zoey Bloom as the best Boutique in Tampa.
Check us out at:
https://www.zoeybloom.net
A bit of Madison Avenue right here in Tampa
July 29th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Ugh, more trendy bullshit…
July 29th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
If you’re comin’ to Clearwater Beach, don’t waste your time at Kelly’s or waste your money at Shepherd’s. Just to the right thing off the bat and head straight for The Shipwreck on North Beach.
July 30th, 2008 at 1:45 am
This political season has reasonable people acting like syphilitic degenerate’s. Sad! When this election is over we will all go back fairly normal activities,I assume. Their are some politicians that appear to be on witch hunts in Congress, and it is obvious they crave the power. VERY DANGEROUS< VERY!!!
July 30th, 2008 at 10:09 am
vote for BASIC ROCK OUTFIT for:
Best local band, best rock alt band, best singer/songwriter, best local cover band!!!! They are really awesome live! They play their own music & do great covers of the beattles, acdc, sublime, buckcherry, & anyone else that you can think of. Check the band out before you vote @ Myspace.com/BasicRockOutfit and you can find their videos on Youtube.
July 30th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
CAFE ALMA HAS THE BEST SERVICE, AWARD WINNING CUISINE & MOST FUN HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS! THEY HAVE THE GREATEST BRUNCH, WITH THEOR FAMOUS BUILD YOUR OWN BLOODY MARY BAR.( THAT OTHERS ARE COPYING IT) VOTE FOR CAFE ALMA,DOWNTOWN ST PETE’S BEST RESTAURANT, BEST HANG OUT, BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, BEST STEAK HOUSE, BEST HAPPY HOUR.
July 30th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
That’s why I hate living in Florida. Floridians just like to party. Stupid people! I hate FLORIDA!!!!!!
July 30th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Bunch of retards! Go read a book!!!!!!!!!
July 30th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
oh dont be such a hater Barbara. Did you have such a bad child hood in Florida?
Here Here, Tons of >hugshugs< for u!
July 30th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Besides if you hate floridians so much and florida why are you visiting and posting in this site.
Here here, more >hugs<.
July 30th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Vote - Recycle - and be productive. If you have to hang your head low when you say your an American then maybe you should consider moving to Canada cause we dont need you here milking the system. (for Sunny) :-)
July 30th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Canada?! Why the hell would you do that? We all know Canada is part of the Alaska Conspiracy.
July 30th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
and: Can’t Do It is the best local band around. Check ‘em out. They’re a riot.
July 30th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
If you have not been to the waterfront artsy village of Gulfport, Florida then you are missing out on restaurants, galleries, accommodations with no meters and waterviews it IS THE BEST KEPT SECRET in Tampa Bay.
July 30th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
I’ll agree with you there. It’s the best community to live in, and has exceptional food and art galleries. Elements Global Cuisine is the best!
July 31st, 2008 at 12:50 pm
i’d eat the mustard. in fact, i already did. that’s why all that’s left is a stain. who’s the Best Local Drycleaner?
August 1st, 2008 at 6:47 am
WMNF 88.5FM…area’a best kept secret…try it..you’ll like it!! Turn on,Tune in and drop in at the station for a visit..:) Get out of the house..volunteer..meet new friends…be involved!!
August 1st, 2008 at 9:48 am
We need some good roads in Tampa-Saint Pete!
We also need some great smooth jazz bars!
August 1st, 2008 at 9:50 am
Support local authors!!
August 1st, 2008 at 9:52 am
The green party is to bony for me. Get’s stuck in my teeth.
August 1st, 2008 at 11:56 am
FYI
If you are practicing cannibilism you are eating your own kind.
It is obvious that the majority of you ar not republicans, otherwise you would have known that already.
We practice cannabilism as an art form!
August 1st, 2008 at 3:31 pm
The best kept secret in Tampa Bay? There is no question. It’s Ricks on the River, just up the river from downtown. The prices are low, the food great and just a fun place to hang out.
August 1st, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Best Local Film Festival! 2006 & 2007! Woo Hoo! Two more months! See you at the Tampa Theatre!
August 1st, 2008 at 9:52 pm
I recently had to go to jury duty at the federal courthouse. Lucky for me it was an porn trial. One of the questions asked of us potential jurors was “do you read The Weekly Planet/Creative loafing?” You wouldn’t believe how many people looked at me like I was a disgusting dirty sinner when I raised my hand! You rock Creative Loafing and I’m going to hell. :)
August 2nd, 2008 at 3:29 pm
best kept secret…thats easy konvienant cuban sandwhiches…3 bucks you cant beat it
August 2nd, 2008 at 6:18 pm
i like wmnf fm, it has the best diversity of all the local stations. i love the thursday blues show best of all.. the other blues slots are not bad at all.
August 3rd, 2008 at 3:29 am
A friend sent me this and half the ?’s I couldn’t answer but the restaurant thing’s I could. I just took my girlfriend to this place it’s at Tampa airport Marriott. It’s at the top of the hotel it’s a revolving restaurant it was really great. The server Leena was awsome and suggested the lamb shank, the best I ever had also we are new to sushi she said this ck roll was the best and it was. They also have this new martini list that they made up and my girlfriend really like’s new drinks it blew her away on how many they had that she had never heard of so little to say she tried 3 and loved them all. I have to say I was very happy, service, food and drink’s made this a great night.We saw a couple get engaged and what the staff did for them I’m thinking if I go down that road that’s where I’ll do it at.Guy’s if you want to impress her go to The View at Ck’s at Tampa airport
August 4th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Somebody please eat Sunny Wynn Boyd!!!
August 4th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Amazing art at http://www.denisgastonart.blogspot.com.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Vote for New Violation/best local band
August 6th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Should have had “Most interesting observation about Bay area” question!
Answer: Did you notice that as the size of law enforcement in this area has grown, the local “live” music scene has shrunk? You have to have tweezers and a magnifying glass to find a good “live” music bar…
August 6th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Barbara, feel free to leave Florida. What has screwed it up are all the politicians and transplants
August 6th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
this survey was fucking stupid. what bradenton ain’t in the bay area now? i guess that must be some other body of water i’m looking at right now.
August 6th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Why did you pass on asking for Spanish food? It’s what Tampa is known for.
August 6th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
visit studio cabello on davis island!!!!!
August 6th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
cannibalism is for the birds.
vote for Higher Self Gifts - best new sustainable, local and organic store. Where consciousness shops.
And custom blown glass pieces from Zen Glass Studio!
August 7th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Mitchel, Not all transplants are screwing up Fl. I’m originally from Ohio. Talking about a screwed up state!!!!! Florida’s my home now and always.
August 9th, 2008 at 2:06 am
The cannibal question is a no-brainer, clearly the Green Party members have the best diets. Organically raised humans, they should be called the Solyent Green Party, its made of people!
August 9th, 2008 at 10:07 am
Joe Bardi is a super hero.
August 9th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Living in Tampa, you can always find a party somewhere!!
Support Your Local Singers!!!!
August 9th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Republicans would have to taste best! The best tasting steaks are marbled in fat after all. (Wait, now I’ve got to change that to “don’t approve of myself”.)
August 9th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Hail to Philthy Phils Cuban sandwich!!
August 10th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Sebastian: I fit all of your qualifications–except I’m twice as old and wouldn’t look for anyone interesting in an Ale House. How about your dad? Does he hang out in a more interesting type of place?
August 10th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Also, here’s a way to weed out the less-committed residents and improve the environment: do away with home air-conditioning. TaDa! It’s very “Old Florida,” it would improve movie and restaurant revenues, decrease electric demands, and get rid of the wimpy northerners who think McMansions look classy on the beach.
August 10th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
you should have a category 4
best jazz
Best Classical
Best shakes
Best Parks
Best places to do art/crafts
best place to listen to music and drink coffee
best webpage/place to learn
best place to hang out and chill with buddies (ruthy’s house! )
etc etc
August 10th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I have lived in Tampa, Oldsmar, and Dunedin for 20 years and I will take it over Buffalo any day. The people here are great, Dunedin is a great, friendly, party place. If I walk out to my mailbox with a drink in my hand, a party will start in my neighborhood. Nothing wrong with having fun EVERY day.
August 10th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
best jazzman Nate Najar
August 11th, 2008 at 10:23 am
Nadine is right.
Someone at CL goofed by not including a category for Spanish food.
August 11th, 2008 at 10:39 am
lots of shameless self promotion going on here. and a few that even stated that cl wasn’t thier audience. awesome.
August 11th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
mention this ad and get 30% off your next package…
August 11th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Organic, Vegan and Green since day one, three years ago!
August 11th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
http://www.thegrassrootlife.com
August 12th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Get up and on with it….. no slackers!
August 12th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Barbara, Move to St Petersburg! It’s like moving to another state and it’s much more sophisticated in terms of maturity : ). My stomach turns when I’m in Tampa…
August 12th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Sunny Wynn Boyd is one sick person
August 12th, 2008 at 10:11 am
That was kinda lame, but funny. Especially the cannibal question, LOL!
August 12th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Grass Root Organic Restaurant
http://www.thegrassrootlife.com
813-221-ROOT
Tampa’s 1st Vegan and Raw Source!
August 12th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
I need to win that Kayak!!!!!!
August 12th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
H2o Salon in Ybor City Rocks!!
August 12th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Mellow mushroom rocks
August 12th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
http://rockoholics.98rock.com/joshradio/blog/2008/08/12/ladies_and_gents_the_president_of_the_usa_and_summer_school
August 12th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Enjoyed……….go Mike
August 12th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Eat ‘Em all but Ron Paul!!!!
(Someone needs to save our Constitution)
google America:Freedom to Fascism
August 12th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Here, Here!!!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1656880303867390173&q=America%2C+Freedom+To+Fascism&total=756&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0
August 12th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/
August 12th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.
August 12th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
i like cHesee
August 12th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
i meend cheeze
August 15th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
You’re liberal rag is lame. As is the lack of revenue you get from advertising. The Cannibal question in the exit poll is interesting. It shows that the libs who read this rag do not now the definition of Cannibal.
August 15th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Is that you, Dad?
August 17th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Love Tampa, Love Florida
and Cherish the American
way of life. Go U.S.A.!
What’s even greater is that those that aren’t happy here can book a flight out of TIA to almost anywhere.
Everyone can and should find a place that suits their life style and fulfills their dreams.
Happy Trails………….
August 17th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Democrats are too winey and bitter. They would flip-flop
all over my plate.
August 18th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Fergets votin for teh whin-ee libril beee-otches! They want to give this countree to the immigrints - no,no-I was born here not you! I’l be votin 4 bush again!
August 18th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
People better watch out for the citrus/westchase area, there are some awesome places to eat and hangout up there. World of Beer, Mellow Mushroom, Zen Bistro, Ave. Cellars Wine…..
August 18th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Why did you exclude Cubann and Spanish food as well as tapas bar? Pretty relevant in the TB area…….
August 19th, 2008 at 10:49 am
I may not go down in history, but I will go down on your sister. - NOFX
American Flag lapel pins that are made in China are for tools who shop at Walmart for everything, eat at chain restaurants, and want Mexicans who wash their dishes deported so they can build a wall like the communist to keep them from ever coming back. Lapel pins ar not American. Questioning authority … THAT’S American.
Support your local scene.
I love you all, even you dumb asses. Use your head and smartin’ up a little. Stop hating fools.