If you're from the Queen City, you know many things to be true: Cincinnati-style chili is a delicacy, our bridges suck, our pride runs deep for our sports teams — no matter how many times we've been burned. Wondering how to tell people you're from Cincy without saying you're from Cincy? Here's a few things we can all agree on.
Tell Me You're From Cincinnati Without Telling Me You're From Cincinnati
By CityBeat Staff on Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 8:52 am
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You knew Jerry Springer as “mayor” before the host of The Jerry Springer Show.
A local celebrity.Photo: Facebook.com/TheJerrySpringerShow
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You’re familiar with the age-old question, “What highschool did you go to?”
It doesn’t matter if you’re fresh out of college or 55, the question still stands.Photo: Facebook.com/STXHS
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Or the other classic, “Skyline Chili or Gold Star?
No matter which you favor, Cincinnati-style chili is a local delicacy that will be defended to the grave.Photo: Provided
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You know Blake Maislin’s phone number by heart.
444-4444Photo: Google Maps screengrab
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You’re familiar with experiencing all four seasons in one week, or sometimes even one day.
And your closet is prepared.Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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You have at least one friend who claims to have been in the abandoned subway tunnels.
It’s the ghost of what could have been.Photo: Nick Swartsell
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You recognize that “blue” is a flavor of creamy whip.
And the very best is found at Kings Island.Photo: Facebook.com/VisitKingsIsland
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You know how to spell Cincinnati (with one “t,” thank you very much).
It's misspelled so often by outsiders that there's even a great Twitter account called "It's spelled 'Cincinnati.”Photo: @BGRFLCKR
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Goetta is a breakfast essential.
Another local delicacy, the meaty creation is made with sausage and oats and is pronounced “geh-ta,” but if you’re from the Queen City, you already know that.Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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You’ve played hooky on Opening Day to watch the parade and cheer on your team.
It’s a holiday, OK?Photo: Paige Deglow
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You know all the moves to the Chicken Dance.
And you probably have a festive chicken hat to wear while you do the dance at Oktoberfest.Photo: Devin Luginbill
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You know that the Brent Spence Bridge will never truly be fixed.
No matter how many presidents promise it.Photo: CC BY-SA 4.0
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The concept of seasonal allergies isn’t “seasonal” to you; it’s just year-round allergies.
It’s fine. We’re fine.Photo: Brittany Colette/Unsplash
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You know that I-75 will forever be under construction.
So you avoid it whenever possible.Photo: Stanley Nguma/PEXELS
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You know that if you want to get a good spot for the WEBN Fireworks, you’ve gotta lay down your blanket the day before.
And you know which side is better.Photo: Provided by Riverfest
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You know that Jungle Jim’s is more than just a grocery store.
It’s an entertainment destination.Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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You have at least one Fiona-themed item in your house.
Fiona is our Lil’ Sebastian.Photo: shopcincinnatizoo.com
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You ask yourself: "Were those fireworks or were those gunshots?"
A rousing game we like to play even when it’s not the Fourth of July anymore.Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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You know Saturday mornings are made better with a stroll through Findlay Market.
And you know your favorite vendors to stop at.Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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You’ll put Frisch’s tartar sauce on anything.
Burgers, fish sandwiches, fries, onion rings… the limit does not exist.Photo: frischs.com
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