Probably the only thing that got less ads over time, incredible
1985 looks pretty cool in some ways.
It’s like Milan was intentionally attempting to create a sight like Times Square.
But then they realised emulating that wasn’t a good fit, and leaning into the history they did have was much better.
Milan vs Milan with uBlock
They took the ads off buildings and put them on all your digital devices instead.
They definitely try to.
I wonder what Times Square would look like without the ads.
Looks better
Original for comparison:
Without the ads, it looks clean, modern, and impressive. It’s something to be proud of.
But this…this is depressing. It’s just useless noise telling you what to buy. There’s no hope in this. Only loss.
It’d be weird and I think the ads are part of the attraction for tourists these days since they’re so recognizable on a photo
Some would like it less, but it’s still the hub of the theater district
Why would you wonder that? Manhattan is huge, and 95% of it isn’t Times Square.
Unshittification?
Oof. It’s like a nice stately gentleman, with a huge Bass Pro Shops logo tattooed to his forehead. Much better now.
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I’m shocked it isn’t the other way around chronologically. Good on Milan
The architect must have been rolling in their grave.
NYC needs this
What’s really dumb about Time Square is that the buildings are legally required to have illuminated signs, originally created under the guise of public safety in 1980s to keep the busy area will lit. These days the claim is about the historic look…
woooooooowwww
Everywhere needs this.
touché
How terrible! Think of all the lost ad revenue!
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will someone please think of the shareholders??
Funny. The exact opposite is happening at Rådhuspladsen.
