Curbed Tags Along on Worst Detroit Tour Ever

This is the true story (true story!) of several out-of-town journalists picked to tour Detroit and find out what happens when PR flacks stop being knowledgeable and start getting, ummm?, real. The Real D Experience.

Just how bad was it? According to Curbed's Sarah F. Cox, the Real D Experience answer to a question about Cobo Hall was “I think that’s where the Red Wings play.”

I know I’m dating myself here, but that’s the Detroit booster equivalent of Julie asking Heather if she’s a drug dealer because she carries a beeper.

Don't deny it 30-45-year-olds. You know exactly what I'm talking about. -- JTW