"Chi-Town" & Other Phrases That Make You Look Like A Touristy Jerk From The Suburbs

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These are the things you can't say when you're living in any one of these cities. Share your hints, if for no other reason than quelching the wave of idiot tourist catch-phrases.

Chi-Town

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If you say this, it means you’re from Shaumburg! Or worse…

Cali

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Unless you’re referring to the region in Colombia, refrain from using this term.

Oaksterdam (Oakland, CA)

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Um, you mean Oakster-LAME.

The O.C.

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Nope, people don’t say that either.

 

San Fran

Or “Frisco” for that matter…

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Hey, guys, have you ever been to Pier 39 in San Fran? It was so cold I had to wear socks with my sandals.

Putting the accent on the "ve" in Supulveda (in L.A.)

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Huge newbie giveaway.

Pronouncing The "S" In Illinoise

Calling "The Empty Bottle" (Chicago) "The Empty"

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Sorry, Bill. I know you meant well.

Boston

added by Susie 04/28/2009

The North End is NOT Little Italy

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So don’t call it that. Also, if the only places you go are Pizzeria Regina and Mike’s Pastry, you’re not from Boston.

added by Susie 04/28/2009
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by hi_liner  04/27/2009  Reply

Note to self, stop saying this to friends at parties “Hey, guys, have you ever been to Pier 39 in San Fran? It was so cold I had to wear socks with my sandals.”

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