Posted in Baltimore February 05, 2018 by

10 Legitimate Signs That You Grew Up In Baltimore

Did you grow up in Charm City? If so, then you’ll likely relate to the following list. Here are XX things that most of us have experienced while growing up in Baltimore…

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1. Nearly every field trip was to the Maryland Zoo...
Flickr / Austin Kirk
We didn't mind though. Who doesn't love animals?
2. Or the Maryland Science Center.
Flickr / Paul
This was always the coolest place to learn.
3. Summer wasn't complete with sno-balls.
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Especially when topped with marshmallow.
4. You have the urge to sprinkle Old Bay on everything.
Flickr / Mike Mozart
Seafood, fries, eggs, corn...
5. It is ingrained in your brain to yell "O!" during the National Anthem.
Flickr / Keith Allison
It feels incomplete without it.
6. You know it's not a Baltimore Thanksgiving without a side of sauerkraut.
Flickr / Edsel Little
Does your family carry on this local tradition?
7. You know what a coddie is.
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A coddie (pictured on the right) is cod sandwiched between two saltines with a bit of mustard. It was popular decades ago but you can still find it at select eateries (like Faidley's).
8. There's no hiding your Bawlmer accent.
Flickr / Blink O'fanaye
You probably don't even realize you have one until somebody points it out.
9. You think it's completely normal to put crab meat in every single dish.
Flickr / Susan Smith
Pasta, salads, on top of burgers, etc.
10. There's no other place you'd rather be than Charm City.
Flickr / Mr.TinDC
We've grown to love it and we're not leaving, no matter what others may think.

What would you add to the list? Let us know below!