Real Northsiders believe that the best pizza in the world comes from the Golden Dawn, Avalon Gardens, or the St. Anthony's nuns (in any order). Real Northsiders have mailed letters from the North Side Post Office. Real Northsiders are accused by their friends of being too stubborn. While everybody else was at Rocky Ridge, Real Northsiders were sled riding at Crandall Park. Real Northsiders learned Spanish from the street names in their neighborhood. Real Northsiders love Youngstown but get lost in Mill Creek Park. Real Northsiders think "the Old Course" is Stambaugh on Gypsy Lane. While the West Siders know a hundred different back roads to get you somewhere, Real Northsiders will take the freeway whenever possible. Real Northsiders are pissed that the MVR is a Mooney bar. Real Northsiders think Catholicism and Judaism are the only two world religions. Real Northsiders shop at the Union Square Sparkle because the Giant Eagle a mile away is too far. Real Northsiders appreciate the grassy medians on Fifth Avenue and dream of one day living in one of "them mansions." Real Northsiders hate that you have to go "way out to Boardman" for so many goods and services. Real Northsiders have attended a sporting event at Rayen Stadium. Real Northsiders have been treated at both Northside and St. E's. Real Northsiders had their first communion parties at the Wick Park or Crandall Park pavilions. Real Northsiders believe the 711 connector is the single greatest achievement of modern man. Real Northsiders drink their beer in schooners.
Real Northsiders, although a dying breed, are one-of-a-kind.
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4 comments:
I guess I'm almost real. We did sled ride in Crandall Park after moving back in February. I don't know what "Mooney bar" means? I had dinner at the Dawn on Tuesday. I have not been to Rayen Stadium nor do I know what it means to drink beer in a schooner. On the other hand, I actually live in one of "them mansions", so hopefully that compensates for some shortcomings.
that gian iggle really is too far away.
Real Northsiders have stepped throught the secret gardens of Tod Cemetery.
Real Northsiders have done the exercise stations around Wick Park.
I think we shouuld make a website dedicated to the North Side personalities you see on the streets every so often. We can get pictures of Radio with his cape, Superfan in action at a basketball/volleyball game, Mr. Peanut Butter walking around Wick Park, and that due who has a stereo system attached to his bicycle, among others . . .
Fantastic post. I'm thinking about sending the link around the DY mailing list. Halarious (because it's right on the money). Great job.
LOVE IT!! all of my suburban friends TOTALLY think i'm stubborn as i hate to leave the northside, and profess to getting nosebleeds if i cross midlothian...
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