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Urban Dictionary Lies

A new trend has recently started on Facebook where one’s status goes along with a theme of the week, month etc. But, as people have been posting the color of their bra for charity, or changing their profile picture to the celebrity they most resemble, one has gone under the radar. A few people have been partaking in the “urban dictionary yourself” theme. Basically, you are supposed to go urbandictionary.com (a wiki-style page), type in your name, and post the definition results as your status update.

While most people have been enjoying the racy definitions of their name, I thought I’d go and type “Philadelphia” instead. The results left me shocked. I won’t post them here, but I suggest you go there and check it out. Actually don’t just check them out, CHANGE THEM! Every single definition that comes up includes three things: Philadelphia loves the disappointing Eagles, Philadelphia’s diet consists of cheese steaks and beer, and, one word—Rocky.

While these traits may have described Philadelphia a couple years ago, and some are still true today, Philadelphia is so much more than that. Mostly, what a slap in the face to the foodies here in Philly! There are so many different types of restaurants it’s impossible to go hungry. And don’t forget about the extensive list of BYO’s that will make you want to lick your plate clean. Not to mention, we’ve got an Iron Chef! Jose Garces is arguably one of the best Iron Chefs and is rumored to be building yet another restaurant here, in Philadelphia!

The worst part about this all is that someone from Philadelphia probably wrote every single of those results. So typical. Doesn’t the phrase go something like “Philadelphia is the city that loves to hate itself”? Well, hey, when do we get to be the city that just loves itself? Seriously, Philadelphia, stop hating—it just makes it easier for everyone else to.




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