I've been lucky enough to spend 4+ months in some major cities over the past few years. During this time, I've had some déjà vu when meeting new people.
Let's review, in classic dialogue format.
Chicago
| Me | ...no, I'm actually from Detroit originally. |
|---|---|
| Person A | Hey! Me too. Go Blue! |
| Person B | Wow! Did you guys say you're from Detroit? So am I. |
| 6 more people join in as the conversation turns to Michigan vs Michigan State. |
Los Angeles
| Me | ...no, I grew up near Detroit. |
|---|---|
| Teammate | Really? I'm from Huntington Woods! |
Little Rock
| Me | ...no, I'm actually from Detroit originally. |
|---|---|
| Teammate | What! Do you know Eminem? Have you ever been to 8 Mile? |
San Francisco
| Barber | ...and people think the tenderloin neighborhood is dangerous, but I'm from Detroit, so... |
|---|---|
| Me | Weird... Me too. |
Let's Form a Hypothesis
Certainly were I member of the scientist group pictured above, we'd be forming hypotheses about any of the following:
- Every US city is 90% Michigan-based
- Eminem has overtaken Henry Ford as the most famous Detroiter
- Detroit is the planet's toughest city
- Detroiters tell more people where they're from than persons of other cities
Naturally, there is a photoset.