You Know You’ve Lived in Maryland Too Long if These 11 Things Seem Totally Normal

Maryland—the only state where people are dangerously obsessed with seasoning, will fight you over crab cake recipes, and treat the state flag like it’s high fashion. If you’ve ever picked blue crab for hours just to get full eventually, or given someone side-eye for confusing Old Bay with “just some spice,” you’ve officially gone Full Free State. If these 11 things seem totally normal, congrats—you’re Maryland to the core, hon.

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You Put Old Bay on Things That Probably Shouldn’t Have Old Bay on Them

Fries, popcorn, eggs, ice cream? Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it.

You Know Picking Crabs Is an All-Day Event, Not a Meal

It’s about the experience, not efficiency. Bring beer and paper towels.

You’ve Debated the Merits of Vinegar vs. Butter for Crab Dipping Like It’s Life or Death

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