Stereotypes aren’t fun. Many people assume things about Baltimore that just aren’t true. On the other hand, some assumptions we’re proud to say are correct, including the following 10 things. Check out our list and see if you agree!
- We’re seafood snobs.
Flickr / Krista We have strong opinions about seafood, especially when it comes to crab cakes. Don’t serve us anything less than perfect.
- We’re all Orioles fans…
Flickr / Geoff Livingston It’s true. We grew up with trips to Camden Yards and no matter how the season is going, we’ll always support our O’s.
- And we bleed purple.
Flickr / Keith Allison True Baltimoreans root for the Ravens. Don’t even try visiting the city while wearing a Steelers jersey… trust me.
- We’re crazy drivers.
Flickr / Like_the_Grand_Canyon I wouldn’t say crazy but I would say aggressive. With so much traffic and construction, we’ve gotta learn to be on our toes.
- We’re tough.
Flickr / Anthony G. Reyes You develop a thick skin while living in a city… no matter where it may be. Yes, Baltimore has crime but that’s not all there is to it.
- We’re quirky.
Flickr / Blink O’fanaye Weird. Unique. Eccentric. All words that describe Charm City folks. We’re one of a kind, for sure.
- We put Old Bay on everything.
Flickr / Mike Mozart Yes, we do this and we don’t care who knows it. We sprinkle it on seafood, eggs, fries, etc.
- We may have an accent…
Flickr / romana klee …and maybe our own language, too. “Warsh yer hands in the zinc, hon!”
- We’re drinkers.
Flickr / Phil Romans With so many great pubs around, who wouldn’t want to indulge a bit?
- We have an abundance of Charm City pride.
Flickr / BeyondDC We know the city isn’t perfect but it’s perfect in our hearts. We can talk bad about it but don’t let us hear you dissing our home.
What are some other Baltimore stereotypes that you think ring true? Let us know below!
Flickr / Krista
We have strong opinions about seafood, especially when it comes to crab cakes. Don’t serve us anything less than perfect.
Flickr / Geoff Livingston
It’s true. We grew up with trips to Camden Yards and no matter how the season is going, we’ll always support our O’s.
Flickr / Keith Allison
True Baltimoreans root for the Ravens. Don’t even try visiting the city while wearing a Steelers jersey… trust me.
Flickr / Like_the_Grand_Canyon
I wouldn’t say crazy but I would say aggressive. With so much traffic and construction, we’ve gotta learn to be on our toes.
Flickr / Anthony G. Reyes
You develop a thick skin while living in a city… no matter where it may be. Yes, Baltimore has crime but that’s not all there is to it.
Flickr / Blink O’fanaye
Weird. Unique. Eccentric. All words that describe Charm City folks. We’re one of a kind, for sure.
Flickr / Mike Mozart
Yes, we do this and we don’t care who knows it. We sprinkle it on seafood, eggs, fries, etc.
Flickr / romana klee
…and maybe our own language, too. “Warsh yer hands in the zinc, hon!”
Flickr / Phil Romans
With so many great pubs around, who wouldn’t want to indulge a bit?
Flickr / BeyondDC
We know the city isn’t perfect but it’s perfect in our hearts. We can talk bad about it but don’t let us hear you dissing our home.
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