Have you ever met someone new and something was just… off? You can’t quite place it, but something is weird with them.
Maybe they’ve never been to the West Side Market. Or they don’t worship the Browns. Or they make a face when you say ‘ope.’
Then you ask what high school they went to, and their perplexed expression finally gives it away: They aren’t from here.
Save yourself some confusion next time and learn the signs that someone isn’t from Cleveland. It can really save you some time.
They think this photo captures an amazing moment Credit: Scene ArchivesThey don’t know at least two people who claim to be a relative of Bone Thugs Credit: Scene ArchivesThe Browns quarterback will never be good enough to get universal support Credit: Scene ArchivesYou will tell anyone now and forever that the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead Credit: Scene ArchivesMalley’s ‘CHOC’ Bumper Stickers
We’re not totally sure what would prompt someone to put a bumper sticker from a local chocolate factory on their car, but that doesn’t stop thousands of Clevelanders from doing just that.
Photo via Malley’s Chocolates/Facebook Credit: Scene ArchivesClambakes
Fall is clambake season. Credit: Scene ArchivesThey believe UnifyWork is actually going to revolutionize anything Credit: Scene ArchivesWalking slowly through a crowded festival where everyone smells like sweat Credit: Scene ArchivesHigh school football is not a religion Credit: Scene ArchivesLeg lamps aren’t absolutely appropriate and perhaps essential holiday decorations Credit: Scene ArchivesThey have no idea what this man does Credit: SceneWhen the Cavaliers play Denver, you participate in #MeVsNuggets Credit: Scene ArchivesYou will worship only one god Credit: Scene ArchivesThe Browns should move again.
Yeah, the Browns have probably been the worst franchise in all of sports since they came back in 1999, but we still love them and talk about them non-stop and they’re not going anywhere.
Photo via Scene Archives Credit: Scene ArchivesThis isn’t the first thing they think of when someone mentions Brooklyn Credit: Scene ArchivesBreads and Beyond
5578 State Rd., Parma
Paczki Day is a pretty big deal at this Parma bakery, where they serve up to 11 flavors, including cherry, custard, poppy seed, lemon and more. They also have delicious king cakes. They’ll be open their normal hours on Tuesday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Photo via Breads and Beyond/Facebook Credit: Scene ArchivesThey don’t understand why there’s a chandelier outside Credit: Scene ArchivesTheir reaction when you say you’re gonna eat a Polish boy is horror or confusion Credit: Scene Archives“What’s Soda?”
Photo via Wikimedia Commons/The Photographer Credit: Scene ArchivesProgressive field allows you to bring in one sealed 20oz water and any food you want. I’ve never been challenged even on quantity. When I was first told about this a few years ago, the lady at the gate said people bring in full pizzas and fried chicken.
Via Kilodeltaeight/Reddit Credit: Scene ArchivesYou will love living here even when the city does dumbass things Credit: Scene ArchivesCredit: Scene ArchivesThey see fresh snow and don’t immediately want to draw a dick Credit: Scene ArchivesSt Patrick’s Day is just another day on the calendar for them Credit: Scene ArchivesAs a travel writer from The Daily Mail noted: “In most parts of the world, if you were to wear a T-shirt bearing the name of a city, it would mark you out as a tourist. In Cleveland, things are different – if you’re NOT wearing a T-shirt with the name of the city on it you look like a tourist.” Credit: Scene archivesThey couldn’t imagine arguing over what kind of stadium mustard is better Credit: Scene ArchivesYou will never know what the weather holds Credit: Scene ArchivesThey don’t get why first pour is a citywide holiday event Credit: Scene ArchivesThey don’t know that Discount Drug Mart gives you the run around Credit: Scene ArchivesYou will curse I-480 Credit: Scene ArchivesGoogle Maps says to detour down Train Ave. and they follow along Credit: Scene Archives
