Every state has their quirks, including Maryland. While Marylanders see these things as every day occurrences, to an outsider, they may seem weird. The following are a few strange traits Marylanders may possess, but wholeheartedly embrace with pride.

1) They are obsessed with calling Maryland "America in miniature."
BrianSwan / Flickr
Did you know that Maryland is referred to as America in miniature? Did you know it has the ocean, mountains, and all four seasons? OF COURSE YOU KNEW because Marylanders must tell everyone about America in miniature as often as possible. Hey, they're proud and there's nothing wrong with that.
2) They wear their flag.
Jamie Alvarenga
Can you blame them though? The Maryland flag is bold and delightful.
3) They eat crab EVERYTHING.
Chesapeake Bay Program / Flickr
Remember how Bubba Gump was with shrimp? That's how Marylanders are with crabs. Steamed crabs, crab soup, crab omelets, cream of crab, crab cakes...
4) They shout "O" during the national anthem.
Doug Kerr / Flickr
"...gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. OOO!!!"
5) They own SO MUCH PURPLE.
Constellation / Flickr
There are a lot of purple Fridays in a year. Mmmkay?
6) And they refuse to wear black and gold.
Seth Sawyers / Flickr
Unless of course it's THIS shirt...
7) They are really into Renn Fest.
greyloch / Flickr
It's actually pretty cool.
8) They have no use for these "essential" crab picking items.
nycbone / Flickr
Marylanders know exactly which joints to twist to get the meat out of crab legs. Mallets are rarely needed.
9) They're just really into the Civil War, okay?
CraigShipp.com Photos / Flickr
Some might say weird. But maybe the term historically endearing is more accurate.
10) Old Bay is their answer to everything.
Flickr / Mike Mozart
Not enough flavor? Add Old Bay. To which types of food, you may ask? EVERYTHING.

What are other peculiar things Marylanders do? Share in the comments below!

 

NOTE: This article was updated on 8/30/16 as the company that was previously mentioned as #8 has since gone out of business.

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