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Ah, Maryland—the land of crabs, questionable weather patterns, and a state pride so fierce it involves wearing flags on literally everything. If you haven’t loudly complained about these classic Maryland quirks—preferably while stuck on the Beltway with Old Bay in one hand and a Natty Boh in the other—are you even from here? Time to air our Old Line grievances, hon.
People Thinking We’re Just a Suburb of D.C. or Baltimore
There’s an entire state beyond the Beltway—yes, even the Eastern Shore counts.
The Weather Being Completely Unhinged
Winter in the morning, summer by lunch, monsoon by dinner. And that’s just Monday.
Everyone Mispronouncing “Baltimore”
It’s Bawl-mer or Bal’more—if you say all the syllables, we’ll know you’re not from around here.
Traffic on I-95 or the Beltway Being an Existential Crisis
The GPS says 20 minutes. You know better. Pack snacks.
Out-of-Staters Not Understanding the Obsession with Old Bay
It’s not a seasoning—it’s a lifestyle, a tradition, and a food group.
People Who Peel Crabs Like Amateurs
If you don’t know what the mustard is, step away from the table and let Grandma show you how it’s done.
Virginia Drivers (Enough Said)
Y’all cross that bridge and immediately forget how to merge.
Crab Prices in the Summer Making You Reevaluate Life Choices
$200 for a bushel? That’s fine. Who needs rent, anyway?
Everyone Forgetting Western Maryland Exists
It’s not just flatlands and suburbs out here—there are actual mountains. And people.
The Constant War Over Whether We’re Northern or Southern
We’re south of the Mason-Dixon, north of sweet tea culture, and emotionally divided forever.
Your Car Being Salt-Stained All Winter Long
Snow prep here means dumping half the Atlantic on the roads.
The Maryland Flag Being on Literally Everything
Shirts, shorts, Crocs, cakes, phone cases, tattoos—it’s not merch, it’s a personality.
Sure, we Marylanders love to complain—loudly, passionately, and with Old Bay under our fingernails—but we wouldn’t trade our crabs, our chaos, or our coastal charm for anywhere else. Whining about the traffic, the weather, and the price of soft shells is just our way of saying this is home.
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