People from Baltimore are tough. Period. We’re proud of this fact, and here’s a list of ten reasons why Charm City residents are not only tough, but enjoy being so.
- First of all, you have to be pretty tough to pick crabs.
Flickr / Chesapeake Bay Program And those who don’t even flinch when they get Old Bay in a cut are the true heroes.
- We know the importance of being aware of our surroundings.
Flickr / Tony Juliano We don’t deny that Baltimore has crime. But we’re tough enough to live here, and smart enough to know that the city has so much more to offer.
- It’s tough having to constantly defend our city.
Flickr / brianedick_photography We appreciate your concern, but Charm City is livable and it’s very possible to thrive here.
- Don’t even get me started on the snowy season…
Flickr / A.Currell As snow plows come through, our vehicles are ultimately buried for a second time.
- It’s tough having to defend your parking spot…
Flickr / Michael Lehet See a chair? That means this spot is CLAIMED.
- And when it comes to the grocery store before a snowstorm, you have to be aggressive, b-e-aggressive.
Flickr / nsub1 Or else no bread, milk, eggs, or toilet paper.
- You need a lot of patience to deal with the daily construction.
Flickr / mwms1916 It’s tough staying this composed.
- We stick by our teams, no matter how painful the season has been.
Flickr / Keith Allison We’re fans for life. Period.
- We’re hard working.
Flickr / Elvert Barnes From small business owners, to police, to everyone in between, it take a lot of hard work to keep the city going, entertaining, and full of fun events.
- We shake off the stereotypes.
Flickr / Jim Damare If you’re not from here, you just don’t understand what makes this place feel like home.
What do YOU think Baltimoreans are tough? Let us know below!
Flickr / Chesapeake Bay Program
And those who don’t even flinch when they get Old Bay in a cut are the true heroes.
Flickr / Tony Juliano
We don’t deny that Baltimore has crime. But we’re tough enough to live here, and smart enough to know that the city has so much more to offer.
Flickr / brianedick_photography
We appreciate your concern, but Charm City is livable and it’s very possible to thrive here.
Flickr / A.Currell
As snow plows come through, our vehicles are ultimately buried for a second time.
Flickr / Michael Lehet
See a chair? That means this spot is CLAIMED.
Flickr / nsub1
Or else no bread, milk, eggs, or toilet paper.
Flickr / mwms1916
It’s tough staying this composed.
Flickr / Keith Allison
We’re fans for life. Period.
Flickr / Elvert Barnes
From small business owners, to police, to everyone in between, it take a lot of hard work to keep the city going, entertaining, and full of fun events.
Flickr / Jim Damare
If you’re not from here, you just don’t understand what makes this place feel like home.
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