LA Kings vs. NY Rangers: Best of East Coast-West Coast Feuds
Biggie and Tupac, Shake Shack and In 'N Out
— -- The Los Angeles Kings face off against the New York Rangers tonight in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
If the Kings win, they take the cup to California. In honor of the high stakes for the country's two coasts, we've put together a list of some of the greatest East Coast-West Coast rivalries.
Rap MusicTupac vs. Biggie
The most famous and devastating East Coast-West Coast feud involved the Notorious B.I.G, a.k.a. Biggie Smalls, and Tupac Shakur, representing East Coast hip-hop and West Coast hip-hop, respectively. Biggie's Bad Boy Records feuded with Tupac's Death Row Records for years, with the feud ultimately ending when each rapper was shot and killed. Both deaths remain unsolved.
BurgersShake Shack vs. In 'N Out
The most famous rivalry in burgers may be that of Shake Shack, based in New York, versus California's In 'N Out burger. Californians pride themselves on their Animal Style burgers at In 'N Out, while East Coasters wait in crazy long lines for Shackstyle burgers with Shack sauce.
CommutingSubway vs. Traffic
Commuting is a pain in any state, but the East Coast and West Coast get to complain about different things. Is the subway running late in New York? That's the worst. But is it worse than being stuck in traffic on the 405 in L.A.? Toss up.
Largest Google Office
Mountain View vs. NYC
Google's Mountain View campus is world-famous for its cafeteria, private buses and on-site laundry. But Google's New York City offices have ladders that allow you to climb between floors, a full-service cafeteria comparable to California's, Ping-Pong tables, and other fun stuff -- plus a city outside the front door.
WeatherSeasons vs. No Seasons
It's always sunny in Los Angeles. Or at least, almost always. California's temperate climate spans most of the state, while the East Coast is constantly under the threat of tumultuous weather. On the other hand, the East Coast enjoys all the seasons, including crunchy leaves in the fall and the chance of a white Christmas each year.
BeachesMalibu vs. Hamptons
OK, so, the West Coast has a LOT of beaches. California's temperate climate allows for beach-going much of the year, but the chilly temperatures in the Pacific can sometimes be a deterrent to swimming. The beaches on the East Coast, including in the famed New York resort community of the Hamptons, are best in the warm-weather months when the Atlantic is perfect for a swim.
