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[[Image:800px-Philadelphia skyline August 2007.jpg|thumb|right|The beautiful Philadelphia skyline.]] | [[Image:800px-Philadelphia skyline August 2007.jpg|thumb|right|The beautiful Philadelphia skyline.]] | ||
[[Image:Independence hall2.jpg|thumb|right|Independence Hall, where both the Declaration of Independence was signed and where the Constitution was ratified.]] | [[Image:Independence hall2.jpg|thumb|right|Independence Hall, where both the Declaration of Independence was signed and where the Constitution was ratified.]] | ||
Philadelphia is a city in [[Pennsylvania]] that is home to many [[delicious]] foods, as well as [[Rocky Balboa]], [[Will Smith]], and [[SuperYoshi]]. It is located across the Delaware River from the [[Coney Island Disco Palace]], which is in nearby Camden, New Jersey. | Philadelphia is a city in [[Pennsylvania]] that is home to many [[delicious]] foods, as well as [[Rocky Balboa]], [[Will Smith]], and [[SuperYoshi]]. It is located across the Delaware River from the [[Coney Island Disco Palace]], which is in nearby Camden, New Jersey. | ||
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*[[Mr. Sandman]] | *[[Mr. Sandman]] | ||
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| − | + | Philadelphia is home to a wide variety of foods that range from Philly originals to foods from around the world. | |
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| − | + | The most famous item of Philadelphia cuisine is, of course, the Philly [[Cheese]][[steak]], [[yes|which are always and forever]] [[good]]. A cheesesteak is a steak [[sandvich]] on an Amoroso roll topped with chopped onions and either Provolone, American, or mozzarella (if part of a pizza steak) cheeses or cheez-wiz. The 2 most famous places that serve cheesesteaks in Philadelphia are Pat's King of Steaks (the inventor of the cheesesteak), and the nearby Geno's Steaks. | |
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| − | + | Another popular component of Philadelphia cuisine is the hoagie [[sandvich]], which is a long sandvich stuffed with various Italian meats, [[cheese]]s, and [[vegeta]]bles. The history of this sandvich is debated, but is is said to have been invented by Italian-American workers in Philadelphia's shipyards during World War II. | |
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The founder of [[Youtube Poop]], [[SuperYoshi]], is from Bucks County, PA, the county just north of Philadelphia. | *The founder of [[Youtube Poop]], [[SuperYoshi]], is from Bucks County, PA, the county just north of Philadelphia. | ||
**So therefore, the Philadelphia metropolitan area can be considered the birthplace of [[Youtube Poop]]. | **So therefore, the Philadelphia metropolitan area can be considered the birthplace of [[Youtube Poop]]. | ||
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**Speaking of food, Philadelphia is also a [[cheese]] (though it is commonly called "[[Cheese|Cream Cheese]]"). | **Speaking of food, Philadelphia is also a [[cheese]] (though it is commonly called "[[Cheese|Cream Cheese]]"). | ||
*Of the [[Nintendo|64]] [[List of cities by country|existing cities]], it is the greatest. | *Of the [[Nintendo|64]] [[List of cities by country|existing cities]], it is the greatest. | ||
*It is home to many boxers, notably [[Rocky Balboa]] and [[Mr. Sandman]]. | *It is home to many boxers, notably [[Rocky Balboa]] and [[Mr. Sandman]]. | ||
| − | *If you talk [[shit]] about Philly, you will certainly get your [[Ass|arse]] kicked, probably by one of the [[2|two]] boxers mentioned above (Which are [[Rocky Balboa]] and [[Mr. Sandman]] | + | *If you talk [[shit]] about Philly, you will certainly get your [[Ass|arse]] kicked, probably by one of the [[2|two]] boxers mentioned above (Which are [[Rocky Balboa]] and [[Mr. Sandman]] in case [[you]] already forgot.). |
*It is also where the Declaration of Independence AND the Constitution were ratified. | *It is also where the Declaration of Independence AND the Constitution were ratified. | ||
*Used to be the American capital before Washington D.C. [[cum|came]] about. | *Used to be the American capital before Washington D.C. [[cum|came]] about. | ||
Revision as of 06:06, 14 September 2010
Philadelphia is a city in Pennsylvania that is home to many delicious foods, as well as Rocky Balboa, Will Smith, and SuperYoshi. It is located across the Delaware River from the Coney Island Disco Palace, which is in nearby Camden, New Jersey.
Notable Residents (Including residents of suburbs)
- Benjamin Franklin
- Rocky Balboa
- The Angry Video Game Nerd
- Mr. Sandman
- SuperYoshi
- Allen Iverson
- Will Smith
Cuisine
Philadelphia is home to a wide variety of foods that range from Philly originals to foods from around the world.
The most famous item of Philadelphia cuisine is, of course, the Philly Cheesesteak, which are always and forever good. A cheesesteak is a steak sandvich on an Amoroso roll topped with chopped onions and either Provolone, American, or mozzarella (if part of a pizza steak) cheeses or cheez-wiz. The 2 most famous places that serve cheesesteaks in Philadelphia are Pat's King of Steaks (the inventor of the cheesesteak), and the nearby Geno's Steaks.
Another popular component of Philadelphia cuisine is the hoagie sandvich, which is a long sandvich stuffed with various Italian meats, cheeses, and vegetables. The history of this sandvich is debated, but is is said to have been invented by Italian-American workers in Philadelphia's shipyards during World War II.
Trivia
- The founder of Youtube Poop, SuperYoshi, is from Bucks County, PA, the county just north of Philadelphia.
- So therefore, the Philadelphia metropolitan area can be considered the birthplace of Youtube Poop.
- Speaking of food, Philadelphia is also a cheese (though it is commonly called "Cream Cheese").
- Of the 64 existing cities, it is the greatest.
- It is home to many boxers, notably Rocky Balboa and Mr. Sandman.
- If you talk shit about Philly, you will certainly get your arse kicked, probably by one of the two boxers mentioned above (Which are Rocky Balboa and Mr. Sandman in case you already forgot.).
- It is also where the Declaration of Independence AND the Constitution were ratified.
- Used to be the American capital before Washington D.C. came about.
- The Bicentennial celebrations mostly occured in Philadelphia.
- King Harkinian likes to eat dinner in Philadelphia.
- The first ever Independence Day was celebrated here.
- Allen Iverson once believed that he's the franchise player for the Philadelphia 76ers.
- It is always sunny there.
- Philadelphia is the 6th most populated city in the United States.
