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Video: Denver is a better city than Seattle, and Mo Rocca can prove it

While tourist agencies in Denver and Seattle have gone out of their way to highlight things the communities have in common (other than legal pot, that is), this Sunday's Super Bowl featuring the Broncos and Seahawks has still managed to ramp up competition between the cities. But which is better?...
By Michael RobertsJanuary 31, 2014
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While tourist agencies in Denver and Seattle have gone out of their way to highlight things the communities have in common (other than legal pot, that is), this Sunday’s Super Bowl featuring the Broncos and Seahawks has still managed to ramp up competition between the cities. But which is better? CBS offers dueling perspectives, with John Blackstone hyping Seattle and Mo Rocca arguing for Denver — and arguing well. See Rocca’s hilarious tribute to craft beer, Chipotle, Rocky Mountain oysters, Hacky Sack and white guys with dreads below.

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Read more about Mo Rocca and Denver in our September 2008 Calhoun: Wake-Up Call item “Denver’s post-party depression.”

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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