10 Extremely Weird Things Only People From Maryland Do

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

1) They are obsessed with calling Maryland "America in miniature."

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

Can you blame them though? The Maryland flag is bold and delightful.

3) They eat crab EVERYTHING

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

"...gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. OOO!!!"

5) They own SO MUCH PURPLE.

There are a lot of purple Fridays in a year. Mmmkay?

6) And they refuse to wear black and gold

Unless of course it's THIS shirt...

7) They are really into Renn Fest

It's actually pretty cool.

8) They have no use for these "essential" crab-picking items

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?

Some might say weird. But maybe the term historically endearing is more accurate.

10) Old Bay is their answer to everything

Not enough flavor? Add Old Bay. To which types of food, you may ask? EVERYTHING.

Life in Maryland wouldn't be the same if we didn't have such beautiful areas to explore, like the C&O Canal Towpath:

Maryland residents are familiar with each of these quirky items. What are other peculiar things only people from Maryland do? Share your experiences about living in Maryland in the comments!

Then, check out this list of weird phrases Marylanders say that might make you think we have our own language.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/maryland/maryland-phrases-md/