The Times stereotypes Boston natives as quivering in fear of giant metal birds that belch smoke losing yet another local institution to sophisticated New Yorkers. The Outraged Liberal shakes an ox bone at the metal beast explains why it's just more proof of how out of touch the Manhattan Overlords are:
... I personally think we're over the "faraway headquarters" angst -- something the faraway owners of the Times should have recognized awhile ago, if they paid attention. BankBoston, John Hancock, Gillette. That's so 20th Century.
In fact, we've adapted quite well to Google and Microsoft entering our midst to provide employment for folks with an affinity to MIT, that other major Cambridge institution whose name does not begin with an H.
No offense to Perez-Pena, but the assignment seemed as if it were described as "find out why those people are so upset." The folks in charge in Manhattan seem to be totally out of touch with the reality of Boston today. ...
Ed. note: Also, the reporter was obviously relying on outdated clips, because he thinks the Filene's building is still standing.