How would you differentiate Baltimore people from Philadelphia people? (gangs, eat)

[P47P47]

Originally Posted by Infinite_heights77

Sometimes you have to get rowdy and cause a ruckus so people can notice you! Baltimore hasn't learned that yet.

I seem to remember a certain ruckus in Baltimore in the spring of 1968.

[KodeBlue]

Originally Posted by Just1Lion

which made zero sense considering that they were playing tampa bay in the series that year.

Lmao!!

[jrh0341]

Easy. Philly has a much higher percentage (well above 60% concentration) of the absolute worst people on the face of the earth. In fact, if someone is from Philly, its just a logical assumption that they ARE one of said worst people on the face of the earth.

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(Just so there's no confusion, I'm talking about being Eagles fans... and I'm joking. mostly...)

[BeauCharles]

Originally Posted by B.K.

Baltimoreans are friendly to the point of what would be considered nosiness in most places. Open, I'd call it, and they/we just assume most other people are too.

That's what I noticed when I visited for a few days. Almost stereotypically Midwestern friendly (and not what I was expecting in the East). I can't count the people downtown that would nod and say "how's it goin'?" when I'd pass them. I was taking pics in Federal Hill and both an elderly lady and a postman started talking to me and gave me tips on other interesting historic neighborhoods to visit. I was really impressed how nice everyone was.

[Craziaskowboi]

The way I differentiate people in Baltimore and Philadelphia is this: if the football fans are *******s, then I'm in Baltimore. If the hockey fans are *******s, then I'm in Philadelphia.

[KeyserSoze]

Some people say that Baltimore is like Philadelphia. I see some similarities. But I think if Baltimore fancies itself as being like Philadelphia, then it comes off as a wannabe in comparison, and I say this as a Marylander. There are different characteristics in the people.

Philadelphia is larger, has much more of a reputation, and has more of a "grimy" and "gritty" feel. It makes Baltimore seem amateurish in its claims of being similar, but that perception of Philadelphia reflects itself in the personality of the people. They have a reputation for being brash and really passionate, stereotype or not. On top of that, Philadelphia has that genuine Northeastern-style East Coast feel that's like an outgrowth of the NYC/NJ area, which is something that Baltimore lacks.

On the other hand, some people say Baltimore is "Smalltimore", and it certainly feels that way sometimes. A big city (though not as big as Philadelphia) with a "local", mid-size city mindset -- where you can meet tourists and someone you know walking around a street or at a tourist area and chat both groups up. That's not to say that this can't occur in Philly, but it's more commonplace in Baltimore, and it reflects in the personality of the people. Baltimore and its people are "weird" -- the people are like a weird mix of stereotypical Northern bluntness and stereotypical Southern politeness. It's reflected in the culture and even in the accent, to some degree.

I'm generalizing of course, as everyone in both cities aren't like my perceptions. But that's my experience having been to both cities. Perhaps Wilmington, DE would be a better city that's more like Baltimore.

[tcave360]

The dialect, accent, mentality, and attitude towards sports teams/fans lol.

[tcave360]

[quote=jrh0341;29902879]Easy. Philly has a much higher percentage (well above 60% concentration) of the absolute worst people on the face of the earth. In fact, if someone is from Philly, its just a logical assumption that they ARE one of said worst people on the face of the earth.

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(Just so there's no confusion, I'm talking about being Eagles fans... and I'm joking. mostly...)[/quote]

This. Rep points.

[Infinite_heights77]

"There's definitely a bravado to Philly, NYC and Boston that you don't find in Baltimore.."

*There is bravado here, it's always been here, you've just not around the right people! Later for all that weak, slave ish most negroes and whites be on in Baltimore.

[Infinite_heights77]

YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE MAKKING ANY SENSE IN THIS POST!!!

Baltimore is like, if you took North Carolina, East New York, Camden, NJ, parts of Pennsylvania and some tax like NJ's, put them all in dirty bag. That's Baltimore for you!


quote=KeyserSoze;32655664]Some people say that Baltimore is like Philadelphia. I see some similarities. But I think if Baltimore fancies itself as being like Philadelphia, then it comes off as a wannabe in comparison, and I say this as a Marylander. There are different characteristics in the people.

Philadelphia is larger, has much more of a reputation, and has more of a "grimy" and "gritty" feel. It makes Baltimore seem amateurish in its claims of being similar, but that perception of Philadelphia reflects itself in the personality of the people. They have a reputation for being brash and really passionate, stereotype or not. On top of that, Philadelphia has that genuine Northeastern-style East Coast feel that's like an outgrowth of the NYC/NJ area, which is something that Baltimore lacks.

On the other hand, some people say Baltimore is "Smalltimore", and it certainly feels that way sometimes. A big city (though not as big as Philadelphia) with a "local", mid-size city mindset -- where you can meet tourists and someone you know walking around a street or at a tourist area and chat both groups up. That's not to say that this can't occur in Philly, but it's more commonplace in Baltimore, and it reflects in the personality of the people. Baltimore and its people are "weird" -- the people are like a weird mix of stereotypical Northern bluntness and stereotypical Southern politeness. It's reflected in the culture and even in the accent, to some degree.

I'm generalizing of course, as everyone in both cities aren't like my perceptions. But that's my experience having been to both cities. Perhaps Wilmington, DE would be a better city that's more like Baltimore.[/quote]