10 things only a Cincinnatian would understand
Cincinnati. The Queen City. Porkopolis. The City of Seven Hills. Losantiville. The Blue Chip City. (I'm not done.)
Ohio River North! The birthplace of the edible 3-way. The home of the Big Red Machine. The Jungle, baby!
Cincinnati is a special little spot on the U.S. map. We do things a little differently here. To outsiders, our chili smells funny, our tortured football team is 3-0 at losing Super Bowls and our city's name has too many Ns in it. Or is it not enough Ts?
Here are 10 things only real Cin-cin-atti-ans will understand. (Or something like that.)
Have more oh-so-Cincinnati suggestions? Email them to me at rtodd@enquirer.com and maybe we'll do a round two.
1. Turkeys and pigs can fly (we're pretty sure).
2. It's not the heat, it's the humidity that gets ya.
3. A 3-way is a culinary delicacy, not risqué behavior. (And oyster crackers are an appetizer.)
4: How to call Blake Maislin (444-4444, 444-4444!)
5: The best barbecue sauce was born in Montgomery.
6: You must check the Reds schedule before attending any event downtown.
7: 'Airborne' is the most underrated movie of all time.
8. 'Please?'
9. Interstate 75 will never not be under construction.
10. Gas stations serve ice cream.
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