No, I think I am rightfully emotional about hating $1 pizza. The shit is fine as a cheap lunch, but getting a real NY slice is part of the reason tourists come to NY. It would be a fucking travesty if they thought they were getting a proper slice at a $1 shop.
Would it be okay if in Maine a bunch kiosks opened up selling $1 lobster rolls that were just fake seafood? Of course not.
Edit: I do think you are right about 2 Bros. Their $1 slice is respectable.
Man, here in SF we're rightfully proud of our burrito tradition, but you don't see me getting my panties in a knot when tourists in Fisherman's Wharf walk into a Chipotle.
It's piss easy for anyone who even pretends to be a foodie to look up the good, authentic burrito joints in town. The ones that don't bother aren't interested, and that's perfectly a-ok.
I think the same thing applies to NYC. Anyone who wants to have an authentic slice can very, very, very easily find their way to one.
Based on the number of tourists I hear getting directions to Times Square, I can't imagine many of them are here for the authentic New York experience.
Ha! I am sure most end up at famous famiglia. My goal with tourist is to be just nice enough that they have a good time but just mean enough that they don't want to move here. Have to keep rents down :)
Would it be okay if in Maine a bunch kiosks opened up selling $1 lobster rolls that were just fake seafood? Of course not.
Edit: I do think you are right about 2 Bros. Their $1 slice is respectable.