1. “Are Those Fries I See On That Sandwich?”
They are. And coleslaw. It’s a Primanti’s and it’s awesome.
2. “Did You Know You Have An Accent?”
Think you’re the first jagoff to ever notice the Pittsburgh accent before?
3. “So, Are You A Steelers Fan?”
What was your first clue? And that’s “Stillers” to you, sir.
4. “Did You Spill Something?”
Nope. It’s a Terrible Towel and every Steelers fan has one.
5. “What’s A Gumband?”
It’s the right way to say “rubberband.”
6. “How Do You Watch Any Of The Game With A View Like That?”
That view is rather distracting. Some might even argue the best view in all of Major League Baseball. But the Pirates make sure the games are plenty entertaining.
7. “What’s A Yinz?”
A word that sounds prettier than “ya’ll.” It’s usually used more ironically than anything else these days, but get used to hearing it.
8. “How Close Are You To Philly?”
Geographically, Pittsburgh is about five or six hours from Philly depending how much of a speed demon you are. But they might as well be galaxies apart.
9. “Does This Mean You Like Sidney Crosby?”
The folks in Pittsburgh don’t “like” Sidney Crosby. They love him. And if you disagree, then cry about it in a city that won’t tear your hide off.
10. “How Exactly Do You Chip A Ham?”
If you’re outside of Pittsburgh, just have your deli set their slicer to 0 and cut the meat until it falls apart. If you’re in Pittsburgh, you don’t have to chip anything because it’s already done for you. Just enjoy.
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11. “What’s With All These N’At Stickers Everywhere?”
It’s part of the Pittsburgh vernacular. While the rest of the country throws a gratuitous “and everything” or “and so on” in their sentences, Pittsburghese uses this as its own verbal flourish.
12. “Why Would I Want To Tour A Mattress Factory?”
Because there are no mattresses in The Mattress Factory. What there is, though, is a world of awesome.
13. “What Is Going On With That Dinosaur?”
Isn’t it great? You’ll find them everywhere downtown.
14. “What’s A Kennywood?”
If someone from Pittsburgh tells you that your Kennywood’s down, they mean your zipper. If they tell you that you’re going to Pittsburgh, they mean an amusement park.
15. “Did You Just Call Me Nebby?”
Yeah. It means you’re nosey. Now go mind your business. Not everyone in Pittsburgh says nebby, but when they do, it stands out enough to be mentioned.
16. “What’s With All The Furniture In The Street?”
That’s not furniture, that’s a parking spot holder and I wouldn’t touch it if I were you.
17. “Where Can I Get A Big Mac Around Here?”
Depending on how badly you actually want a Big Mac, this may or may not be the best question you’ve ever asked. The Big Mac Museum awaits.
18. “What’s Up With All These Pictures Of Andy Warhol Everywhere?”
Andy Warhol is a Pittsburgh treasure. He has a really cool museum and bridge in his honor and you can visit his grave here.
19. “How Many Bridges Does Pittsburgh Have?”
Somewhere around 400 or so. No, really. It’s not called the City of Bridges for nothing.
20. “Where Can I Find The Best View In The City?”
That would be Mt. Washington. And you can ride the Duquesne Incline all the way up.
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21. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
The folks of Pittsburgh will always be your neighbor. The city might be tight with Warhol, but Mr. Rogers is their homeboy. Yes, the statue is a bit creepy. Sorry about that.
22. “How Do You Park Around Here In The Winter?”
People from Pittsburgh know how to drive and park in any conditions.
23. “Okay, But How Does Anyone Drive Around Here… Ever?”
It’s Pittsburgh. The signs are confusing and you have to be in your left lane to turn right and your right lane to turn left, except when you don’t have to be. You get used to it.
24. “Why Is It Still So Ungodly Cold In April?”
Known as Second Winter around here, spring is more of a myth around here than a reality.
25. “But Wait! We Can’t Drink In Church, Can We?”
You can if you’re in The Church Brew Works. Now that calls for a Hallelujah!
26. “Wait, Why Did You Just Call Me A Jagoff?”
It’s not always a bad thing here. It’s also a term of endearment in the unique Pittsburgh way.
27. “When Did Pittsburgh Get So Cool?”
Pittsburgh has always been cool. Maybe you just need to pay better attention.
What’s the question everyone asks you just because you’re from Pittsburgh? Tell us in the comments below!
