1. Mediocre Crabs
Home to the best crabs in the country, it’s impossible to beat the Chesapeake Bay blue crabs in this state. With high standards when it comes to these meaty crustaceans, imposters just won’t do.
2. Running Out Of Old Bay
A special blend of herbs and spices perfect for seasoning the cuisine of Maryland, Old Bay is one of those flavorings that can make anything taste better. It’s said that it was originally introduced as a means of causing crab-eating bar patrons to crave more drinks but has since become a staple of every Maryland kitchen.
3. Boring State Flags
Maryland’s flag looks like it belongs on the armor of a knight charging into battle. In other words, it’s pretty badass. Plain-Jane state flags don’t fly in this state.
4. Slow Mussel Shuckers
Another protein from the sea that’s huge in this state, everyone from Maryland is a mussel shucking pro. Don’t expect people to wait for the slower shuckers in the group as they’re crushing their own plate of these shelled creatures.
5. Finding Natty Boh’s Second Eye
The mascot for National Bohemian beer, he’s said to have lost his eye in a battle with another beer rival long ago. Of course, the local fans have been too drunk ever since to go out and find it.
6. Lacrosse Haters
The official team sport in Maryland, people around this state love lacrosse. For some strange reason, the rest of the nation isn’t quite so crazy about this sport yet. That doesn’t matter to Marylanders, they won’t put up with much trash talk when it comes to this game.
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7. Finding A Show To Replace The Wire
One of the greatest television shows of all time, the Wire is set in Baltimore thus making it hard for locals not to have a special place in their heart for it, regardless of whether or not they enjoyed it while it was on or not.
8. Explaining What A “Hon” Is
A worn-out pet name in most states, in Maryland the term “hon” refers to a fashion trend that took place between the ’50s and ’70s in which women wore brightly colored clothing and styled their hair to resemble beehives, hence the “hon.” It’s short for “honey” and gets used all the time in Maryland. It’s not too surprising that this era is still commemorated every year with Baltimore’s annual HonFest.
9. Circular Pizza
Marylanders have a slight addiction to this place called Ledo’s Pizza. One of the differences that makes these pies unique is that they’re square. Don’t knock it until you try it.
10. Explaining What An Oriole Is
Technically an oriole is a small blackbird commonly found in Maryland area, however the Orioles around here that people really care about are a professional baseball team. The love for this team can easily be seen around the state by everyone sporting their orange, black, and white colors.
11. Smack Talk About The Ravens
Controversy has surrounded the Ravens for years, especially with the whole Ray Rice debacle last season. Despite these struggles, the love the team gets from their fans never wavers. The people in this state know that the actions of one player aren’t representative of the entire organization.
12. Describing A Terrapin To An Outsider
The terrapin is not your typical turtle. It’s a unique species of this slowly moving, shelled animal and it’s the only type of turtle that can live in brackish water. They’re easily recognizable thanks to the angular rings on their shells and their prominence in the state led to their namesake being used as the nickname for athletic squads from the University of Maryland.
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13. Waiting To Eat A Snowball
Of course you can’t wait to eat a snowball, it will melt! Similar to shaved ice and snow cones, snowballs also consist of flavored shaved ice, however it’s so thinly shaved that it tends to have a more delicate, creamy mouth-feel. It’s also often topped with a dollop of marshmallow cream in case it’s not sweet enough already.
14. Tiny Bridges
A state that’s home to enormous bridges like the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, residents in Maryland get used to crossing large spans of water on roadways. Tiny bridges found elsewhere can’t even be put in the same category as the awesome engineering marvels found here.
15. Dealing With Their Feelings Towards The Colts
The team that infamously packed up their equipment and left Baltimore for Indianapolis, old-school Maryland fans aren’t quite sure how they feel about this team. Hatred is such a strong word, but after all, the Colts did abandon their city. It’s a bitter subject to bring up.
16. A Long Drive To The Beach
Why spend hours in the car traveling to a tropical beach when and North Beach are so close? The beaches in Maryland are some of the most beautiful around and they don’t have nearly the same crowds that you’ll find elsewhere.
17. Ignoring The Army/Navy Rivalry
While both teams are part of the armed forces, Marylanders will always side with the Navy. Playing their games in Annapolis at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the locals will pick the Midshipmen over the Army Black Knights any day.
18. All That Maryland Traffic
One state that’s plagued by overcrowded roadways, driving in Maryland can seem unbearable from time to time. If you’re headed somewhere during one of the busier times on the streets, it’s probably smart to budget at least twice the time to get there
19. Outsiders That Get The Capital Wrong
For the last time, Baltimore is not the capital of Maryland. It’s Annapolis. Just because Baltimore is bigger and better known doesn’t change the official facts. Outsiders need to stop confusing the two already.
20. Convincing People To Visit
While Maryland is an awesome place to call home, the big cities here don’t get the same huge tourism numbers like nearby Washington DC, New York City, or Philadelphia. That’s just fine with the locals though.
While Marylanders are perfectly friendly people, they aren’t complaining that out-of-towners tend to plan their vacations elsewhere. It just leaves more awesome seafood for the people that call the Old Line State home.
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