The Windy City. Chitown. Chicago. Whatever you want to call the city that sits right on the shores of Lake Michigan in the great state of Illinois, you know that Chicago, and the people from the city, are one of a kind. Here are some times where you just know you're from the greatest city in the US of A.
1. You know the "s" at the end of "Illinois" is silent.
And you cringe every time someone refers to the Land of Lincoln as "Illinoissssss."
2. The Windy City actually is in reference to the strong political history the city has.
Although in all fairness, the breeze from the lake is quite killer.
3. Deep dish is the only kind of pizza.
Giordano's is the place to go. Get your NYC thin crust outta here.
4. And our dogs are the best dogs
No trip to Chicago is complete without a trip to Portillo's. Use ketchup with caution.
5. Having it be so cold, your car is literally encased in ice.
Chiberia is a thing. It's freezing. And icy. And terrible. Don't count on a snow day, though.
6. It's the Sears Tower.
Refer to it as the Willis Tower if you want to be branded as a tourist.
7. We take St. Patrick's Day to a whole new level.
We dye an entire RIVER green.
8. It's the L.
Not the subway.
9. Don't refer to our city as Chiraq.
Take it from Chance, the recent "Chiraq" movie was not a hit among Chicagoans. We're working on cleaning up our city...don't make it harder for us.
10. We're blessed with the amazingness that is the Blackhawks.
Kane, Towes, Crawford and the lot are gods around the city.
11. We love to get our hearts broken by the Cubs.
Every. Single. Year. Thanks to the Billy Goat Curse.
12. We actually have beaches.
Lake Michigan is bearable in the summer, at least.
13. The Bean
It's super cool. No one really knows what it's supposed to mean, or that it's real name is Cloud Gate. Still makes for some cool pictures, though.
14. Everyone is actually nice.
For some reason, Chicagoans are just nicer than other city folk. Out of towners: don't be weirded out if someone strikes up a conversation. It's totally normal here.
15. It's "Da Bears" not "the Bears"
Ever hear of the Superbowl Shuffle? That was all Chitown.
16. Italian beef is a thing, and it is GREAT
A good Italian beef sandwich can fix anything. It's scientifically proven.
17. Chicago is actually Gotham.
A bunch of the Batman movies were filmed right in downtown Chicago, so keep an eye out for Bruce Wayne.
18. It's gym shoes.
Not sneakers or tennis shoes.
19. It's pop.
Not soda.
20. We take great pride in our city's flag.
No other city holds their flag as near and dear to their hearts as we do.
21. You hate and love Jay Cutler simultaneously.
He has his moments.....both of the sheer greatness and also of the "what the F*** was that play?!"
22. Chicago is the best city in the world.
Move over LA and NYC. Chicago is where it's at.
