Baltimore isn’t just a city. It’s life. Living in Charm City sure has a way of leaving its mark and these 13 traits can help you easily identify someone from Baltimore. Check it out and see how many are true for you.
- They’re probably wearing Under Armour…
Flickr / Like_the_Grand_Canyon Under Armour’s headquarters are located in Baltimore and residents are pretty proud of that fact.
- Or maybe Maryland flag apparel.
Jamie Alvarenga / Only In Your State Although you can spot Marylanders wearing the flag all over the state, it’s very common in the Baltimore area.
- They most definitely own a Cal Ripken jersey.
Flickr / Howard County Library System If they’re not wearing it, it’s probably at home, framed.
- But if it’s Friday, they’re decked out in purple.
Flickr / Constellation Go Ravens, Go Ravens, Go!
- They have a bit of an accent…
Flickr / Enid Martindale Is it water, warter, or wooder? In Baltimore, you hear it all.
- And they may lovingly refer to you as Hon.
Flickr / Like_the_Grand_Canyon Hi, Hon!
- They’re the ones yelling “O!” during the National Anthem.
Flickr / Keith Allison Sometimes they’ll even forget they’re not in Baltimore, and things get awkward…
- They’re no strangers to traffic jams…
Flickr / Paul Johnson In fact, they may be the ones weaving between lanes.
- And they’re pretty darn good at parallel parking.
Flickr / Geek2Nurse Unless you want to pay an arm and a leg in a parking garage, parallel parking is a good skill to have.
- They have strong feelings against The Steelers.
Flickr / Seth Sawyers Go ahead and wear a Steelers jersey in front of a Baltimorean. I dare you.
- Their beer drinking skills are impressive.
Flickr / Phil Romans And living near so many breweries, they know a thing or two about craft brews as well.
- They always have one of these pens in their pocket or car.
Flickr / Like_the_Grand_Canyon What can I say? They’re free, and the bright color makes em easy to find.
- They know Baltimore has a reputation, but they love it anyway.
Flickr / 1Flatworld There’s no place like home.
What are some other ways to spot someone from Baltimore? For another relatable list, check out these reasons why Baltimore will always be home.
Flickr / Like_the_Grand_Canyon
Under Armour’s headquarters are located in Baltimore and residents are pretty proud of that fact.
Jamie Alvarenga / Only In Your State
Although you can spot Marylanders wearing the flag all over the state, it’s very common in the Baltimore area.
Flickr / Howard County Library System
If they’re not wearing it, it’s probably at home, framed.
Flickr / Constellation
Go Ravens, Go Ravens, Go!
Flickr / Enid Martindale
Is it water, warter, or wooder? In Baltimore, you hear it all.
Hi, Hon!
Flickr / Keith Allison
Sometimes they’ll even forget they’re not in Baltimore, and things get awkward…
Flickr / Paul Johnson
In fact, they may be the ones weaving between lanes.
Flickr / Geek2Nurse
Unless you want to pay an arm and a leg in a parking garage, parallel parking is a good skill to have.
Flickr / Seth Sawyers
Go ahead and wear a Steelers jersey in front of a Baltimorean. I dare you.
Flickr / Phil Romans
And living near so many breweries, they know a thing or two about craft brews as well.
What can I say? They’re free, and the bright color makes em easy to find.
Flickr / 1Flatworld
There’s no place like home.
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