Cleveland isn’t just a city, it’s a personality. A mood. A lifestyle. And if you grew up here (or have lived here long enough), there are certain things that only true Clevelanders will ever understand.
Here are 10 of them, and yes, every one of these is absolutely true.
1. Weather Isn’t a Forecast. It’s a Trap
Cleveland weather changes faster than our quarterback rotation.
Sunshine at 2 PM. Blizzard at 3 PM. Hoodie weather at 3:07 PM.
2. We Measure Distance in Minutes, Not Miles
“Oh it’s only 20 minutes away.”
That could mean Berea. Or Euclid. Or Akron.
3. Stadium Food is Essentially a Food Group
Ballpark mustard, stadium hot dogs, street dogs, gyro stands…
Science hasn’t caught up yet, but we know it’s healthy for the soul.
4. We Don’t Flinch at Lake-Effect Snow
School’s closed?
Roads a mess?
We still go to the game.
Lake Erie builds different fans.
5. The Lake Isn’t Just Water. It’s Personality
Sometimes calm. Sometimes moody. Sometimes trying to eat the whole shoreline.
6. We Don’t Bandwagon. We Suffer Proudly
Winning is great.
But being a Cleveland fan?
It’s a lifestyle commitment.
7. The Best Pizza Debate Will Never End
Geraci’s. Angelo’s. Citizen Pie. Yours down the street.
We all know “the right answer”… we also know everyone else’s is wrong.
8. The City Smells Different on Game Day
BBQ smoke. Street vendors. Crisp air. A touch of victory (hope).
There’s nothing like a Cleveland football morning.
9. You Know Exactly Where You Were in 2016
And yes, you still get chills thinking about it.
10. We’re Loyal to the Core
To our teams.
To our neighborhoods.
To our people.
To our city.
Cleveland isn’t for everyone, but for the ones who love it, it’s home forever.
