15 Sure-Fire Ways To Make A Detroiter Mad

We know that other parts of the country have produced plenty of wonderful music, but nothing will ever compare to that Motown sound. We Detroiters will defend our city’s musical legacy for the rest of our days, so don’t test us!

They don’t call us the "Motor City" for nothing. While plenty of great vehicles have been produced overseas, there’s nothing quite like a Michigan-made vehicle, and Detroit has an undeniable importance among American cars.

We know there are plenty of abandoned buildings throughout Detroit, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t growing and changing every day. In our eyes, many of these abandoned buildings are symbols of hope for renovation and regrowth throughout the Motor City. We'll never forget our past, but we are eager to walk into the future.

That fizzy stuff we drink? Yeah, it’s called "pop." No ifs, ands, or buts about it!

Psh, no way! Here in Detroit, we know that there’s nothing more delicious than a coney dog from American or Lafayette. Your city might have some awesome coney dogs, but nothing compares to the original — and we don’t want to hear any arguments about this one!

Sure, the Lions aren’t the greatest team in the NFL, but that doesn’t mean you have the right to insult them! We’ll poke fun at our teams here and there, but we’re sports fanatics — and, at the end of the day, we’ll defend our players until we’re blue in the face.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Detroit is resilient. We’ve been through plenty of struggles in recent years, and we’re certainly fair from perfect. But our ability to rise from the ashes is what makes us true Detroiters, and we can’t stand hearing that our city is incapable of positive growth.

Novi, Farmington Hills, Rochester: they’re all great little communities, but they’re not actually IN Detroit. Nothing annoys true-blue Detroiters more than overhearing suburb residents claim that they’re from "the D." Metro Detroit is awesome, but don’t claim that you’re from Detroit unless you’re actually from Detroit!

We’re proud that such a famous artist calls Detroit home, but please — don’t assume that we’ve all met him just because we’re from his city. And no, we don’t want to watch "8 Mile" with you again.

It’s easy to spot an out-of-state driver when it comes to a Michigan left turn. For us, these unique highway turns are a daily occurrence, so it can be pretty frustrating to wait up while someone figures out how to navigate them during our morning commute.

We love New York and Chicago-style pizza as much as anyone else, but there’s something perfectly delicious about biting into a piece of square Detroit-style pizza. The Motor City isn’t necessarily famous for its pizza, but true Detroiters know that we make some of the most mouthwatering pies around.

Um, excuse me? You don’t like Faygo? How do you even LIVE? If you’re from Detroit, chances are good that you sipped your fair share of this sweet, fizzy beverage growing up. From Redpop to Orange, there’s a flavor to satisfy every craving — and we’ll always hold Faygo close to our hearts.

Real medicine might work for you, but we’ll be insulted if you assume that we want anything other than Vernor’s when we’re battling an upset stomach. Don’t knock it until you try it: there’s something truly magical about the healing powers of this classic ginger ale!

We know you’ve heard "South Detroit" mentioned in the lyrics to "Don’t Stop Believin’," but we have some bad news: there’s really no part of the city called "South Detroit." This might be a tough pill swallow for all you Journey fans out there, but we just have to be honest.

At the end of the day, we’re fiercely proud of Detroit and all that it’s overcome and accomplished in recent years. Despite our struggles and shortcomings, our city is one-of-a-kind, and it’s overflowing with talented, wonderful people who are dedicated to its improvement. If you really want to make a Detroiter mad, just ignore us when we’re talking about the positive points of our beloved city — it will truly be your loss.