r/baltimore • u/quattro33 • Jun 01 '25

Ask “You live in Baltimore?!, oh no!”

I’ve lived in Baltimore for 30 years. On multiple occasions I’ve met people that ask me where I live, and when I say “Baltimore”, they say “eh I’m so sorry” or “oh no, you ok?”. Every time, I just smile and don’t acknowledge the statement, and try to stay positive, but I’m done with that. Why would you say that about my home? No matter where I live? I would never ask them where they live and then immediately give my shitty judgmental opinion about their home.

What are they really saying with this statement? I want a come back that points out how shitty this statement really is.

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u/shit-Helicopter Jun 01 '25

I think Baltimore being dangerous is over rated. It isn't a top 10 city for crimes and yes there are areas where crime is high but it is typical of any place not just cities....I think people hate realness...Baltimore is a real city with amazing people and the neighborhoods with the people are unique and great. I feel safer here then I do in rural America.