Mr. Big Shot, Who Do You Think You Are?

In the latest issue of New York Magazine, Chris Noth aka Mr. Big, had some harsh words about the impact Sex in the City had on The Big Apple.

“What makes me really sick is how New York now looks like a bad imitation of Sex and the City. Meatpacking is a good example of just how fucked up it is. You can’t have a city that’s interesting where the only people living in it are rich. When I came here as a kid, as a young adult, you could get lost—many different worlds collided. You cannot say that today.”

He went on to say, “As an actor, you can maybe move someone, make them laugh, make them think. As a celebrity, you’re nothing but a snapshot for somebody to put above their urinal.”

And when the reporter asked Noth what he thought about being refered to by the name of his well-known character... "It’s rude! When people call me ‘Mr. Big,’ I can’t help feeling a kind of contempt.”

There is a bit of truth in his comments. What makes New York so unique is its edge and diversity, but our capitalist society has a habit of trying to bottle that "edge," repackage it, and resell it at an outrageous price.

On the other hand, as an actor who is reaping the rewards from a series that has become a pop culture phenomenon, Noth should be careful about sounding hypocritical.

Be insightful, but don't turn into Mr. too Big for his britches! We don't need another JHud on our hands.

The New York Magazine Article

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