So what you're saying is:

This formerly worn-down, beaten down, crime ridden shit hole that used to be rated as one of the economically poorest states in the country has completely turned around; we've brought hundreds of free and fun events downtown, we've built businesses and living complexes, schools and medical centers, jobs, entertainment venues, random cool events (large water slide down Lyon, zombie walk/rave, chalk day/GREM/ Lip Dub/pillow fights/etc.) and the largest art contest in the world. We've got a community that gets together to do good and that cares about the city we live in and the people that live here. We've got a community so tight knit that you can't go anywhere in Grand Rapids without running into people you know. We've got a community that's friendly and kind; a community that says hello to you when you pass them on the sidewalk, or that introduces you to their friends when you start a conversation at an event.

And what you're saying is that it's embarrassing for our community to come together and fight off a bad title? Even Roger Eberts said it was "the best music video (he's) ever seen," and that guy is a hell of a picky critic.

I don't know who you are or what you do, but you are truly missing the boat. This city is incredible.