If you grew up in Charm City or have lived here for a while, then there’s some side effects you’ve likely picked up. Take a look at this relatable list and see how many of these 13 things you do!

1. Having the urge to sprinkle Old Bay on everything...
Flickr / Mirandala
Fries, eggs, corn, etc.
2. And including crab meat in nearly every dish
Flickr / Rob and Stephanie Levy
Have you tried a crabby omelet? Delicious.
3. Having a strange attraction to Mr. Boh...
Flickr / Rob Swatski
Growing up, I didn't even know he was a mascot for beer. I just knew he was a fancy dude.
4. And longing to hug the Orioles mascot
Flickr / Keith Allison
He looks so soft and squishy.
5. Wearing purple on Fridays
Flickr / MdAgDept
Even during the off-season, Baltimoreans display their purple pride.
6. Yelling "O!" during the National Anthem
Flickr / Keith Allison
This iconic song feels incomplete without it.

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7. Having trouble hiding your Bawlmer accent
Flickr / Nick Hall
"Warsh your hands in the zinc, hon!"
8. The ability to pick a steamed crab in a few minutes time
Flickr / e2brooksmarlin
No ordinary man can do this. This is a job for a Baltimorean.
9. Not even flinching at this sky-high hairstyle
Flickr / zizzybaloobah
The hon is a way of life.
10. The ability to drink several of these in one sitting
Flickr / Isaac Wedin
It just tastes like home.
11. Putting marshmallow on a sno-ball
Flickr / Like_the_Grand_Canyon
Try this anywhere else and you'll likely get some weird looks
12. Being very judgmental when it comes to crab cakes
Flickr / Bob Usher
I'm no food critic but I know a good crab cake when I see (and taste) one!
13. Loving the city despite its imperfections.
Flickr / Phil! Gold
No city is perfect and Baltimore will always be home sweet home.

What are some other weird side effects of growing up in Baltimore? Feel free to share below!

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