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[[Image:Chicago_Sunrise_1.jpg|thumb|right|The Chicago Skyline.]] | [[Image:Chicago_Sunrise_1.jpg|thumb|right|The Chicago Skyline.]] | ||
[[File:Cta-train.jpg|frame|right|Chicago's infamous L [[Robotnik Express|train]]s. They aren't very nice...at all.]] | [[File:Cta-train.jpg|frame|right|Chicago's infamous L [[Robotnik Express|train]]s. They aren't very nice...at all.]] | ||
| − | Chicago is a popular city where many people live. <s>Obviously, it is the capital of the state of | + | Chicago is a popular city where many people live. <s>Obviously, it is the capital of the state of [[Illinois]]</s>. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the capital of [[Illinois]]; that would be [[The Simpsons|Springfield]], IL. It is home to many things, and some examples include [[Steve Urkel]] and the [[Nostalgia Critic]]. |
==People Who Live Here== | ==People Who Live Here== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[Image:Chicago Style Pizza With Rich Tomato Topping.jpg|thumb|right|Eat their special [[pizza]] already!]] | [[Image:Chicago Style Pizza With Rich Tomato Topping.jpg|thumb|right|Eat their special [[pizza]] already!]] | ||
| − | *They are home to the team that has been cursed for ''over 100 years''! That team is the Chicago Cubs. Their fans blame ''a fucking billy goat'' for their woes. | + | |
| + | *They are home to the team that <s>has been</s> was cursed for ''over 100 years'' until [[2016]]! That team is the Chicago Cubs. Their fans blame ''a fucking billy goat'' for their woes. | ||
**They also used to have ''another'' team that was cursed for over 80 years in the Chicago White Sox. ''Their'' curse supposedly started when eight members of the "Black Sox" ended up being banned forever by purposely blowing the World Series back in 1918, one of whom being considered one of the better players in baseball... and was shoeless. | **They also used to have ''another'' team that was cursed for over 80 years in the Chicago White Sox. ''Their'' curse supposedly started when eight members of the "Black Sox" ended up being banned forever by purposely blowing the World Series back in 1918, one of whom being considered one of the better players in baseball... and was shoeless. | ||
*The [[pizza]] that this city is famous for is a deep-dish pizza. Chicagoans consider it to better than the pizza that comes from [[New York]], though New Yorkers, as well as neighboring New Jersians and [[Pennsylvania]]ns, deny this. | *The [[pizza]] that this city is famous for is a deep-dish pizza. Chicagoans consider it to better than the pizza that comes from [[New York]], though New Yorkers, as well as neighboring New Jersians and [[Pennsylvania]]ns, deny this. | ||
*[[ThatGuyWithTheGlasses]]' one year anniversary was filmed in Chicago. | *[[ThatGuyWithTheGlasses]]' one year anniversary was filmed in Chicago. | ||
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*In the [['90s]], Michael Jordan was considered a God amongst Chicagoans. | *In the [['90s]], Michael Jordan was considered a God amongst Chicagoans. | ||
*They originally planned to host the [[Olympics]] in 1904, but it was moved to St. Louis instead to coincide with the 1904 World's Fair. | *They originally planned to host the [[Olympics]] in 1904, but it was moved to St. Louis instead to coincide with the 1904 World's Fair. | ||
| − | **Similarly, Chicago ''was'' in competition for the 2016 Olympics, but lost to Rio De Janerio in Brazil. | + | **Similarly, Chicago ''was'' in competition for the 2016 Olympics, but lost to [[Ratatoing|Rio De Janerio]] in Brazil. |
*[[Da Bears|The Bears]] ''are'' indeed who we thought they were. | *[[Da Bears|The Bears]] ''are'' indeed who we thought they were. | ||
*Various [['80s]] movies took place in Chicago and the surrounding vicinity, ranging from the Blues Brothers to the Breakfast Club. | *Various [['80s]] movies took place in Chicago and the surrounding vicinity, ranging from the Blues Brothers to the Breakfast Club. | ||
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*North of Chicago is a US Navy base, believe it or not. | *North of Chicago is a US Navy base, believe it or not. | ||
*The font used by many past Apple [[Macintosh]] systems (up to OS8) and by first generation iPods was called Chicago. | *The font used by many past Apple [[Macintosh]] systems (up to OS8) and by first generation iPods was called Chicago. | ||
| − | *Even though it isn't the state capital, it still practically runs | + | *Even though it isn't the state capital, it still practically runs [[Illinois]], and most of the state's politicians are from Chicago (notable examples being Rod Blagojevich, the former governor and current federal [[:Category:Criminals|prisoner]], and [[Barack Obama]], the former president of the [[United States]]). |
| + | **Speaking of politics, is infamous for its political machine, and the associated rampant corruption. | ||
*Chicago also happens to be a band. Their song ''You're the Inspiration'' is in [[Elite Beat Agents]]. | *Chicago also happens to be a band. Their song ''You're the Inspiration'' is in [[Elite Beat Agents]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:58, 18 December 2017
Chicago's infamous L trains. They aren't very nice...at all.
Chicago is a popular city where many people live. Obviously, it is the capital of the state of Illinois. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the capital of Illinois; that would be Springfield, IL. It is home to many things, and some examples include Steve Urkel and the Nostalgia Critic.
People Who Live Here[edit]
- The Nostalgia Critic
- ThatGuyWithTheGlasses
- Chester A. Bum
- Steve Urkel
- Carl Winslow
- Michael Jordan
- John Hughes
Poopers Who Live Here[edit]
People Who Dislike Chicago[edit]
- Ironically, the makers of the film "Chicago".
- New Yorkers
- St. Louisans
- Especially St. Louis sports fans.
Trivia[edit]
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Eat their special pizza already!
- They are home to the team that
has beenwas cursed for over 100 years until 2016! That team is the Chicago Cubs. Their fans blame a fucking billy goat for their woes.- They also used to have another team that was cursed for over 80 years in the Chicago White Sox. Their curse supposedly started when eight members of the "Black Sox" ended up being banned forever by purposely blowing the World Series back in 1918, one of whom being considered one of the better players in baseball... and was shoeless.
- The pizza that this city is famous for is a deep-dish pizza. Chicagoans consider it to better than the pizza that comes from New York, though New Yorkers, as well as neighboring New Jersians and Pennsylvanians, deny this.
- ThatGuyWithTheGlasses' one year anniversary was filmed in Chicago.
- In the '90s, Michael Jordan was considered a God amongst Chicagoans.
- They originally planned to host the Olympics in 1904, but it was moved to St. Louis instead to coincide with the 1904 World's Fair.
- Similarly, Chicago was in competition for the 2016 Olympics, but lost to Rio De Janerio in Brazil.
- The Bears are indeed who we thought they were.
- Various '80s movies took place in Chicago and the surrounding vicinity, ranging from the Blues Brothers to the Breakfast Club.
- In fact, most of John Hughes' movies took place in Chicago's suburbs (mainly in the fictional suburban town of Shermer, Illinois).
- Some people believe that Detroit is in Chicago.
- One famous landmark of Chicago is its L-train system, which, like New York, is dirty as hell and old.
- Chicago is also served by the RTA's Metra system, which is much larger and cleaner.
- North of Chicago is a US Navy base, believe it or not.
- The font used by many past Apple Macintosh systems (up to OS8) and by first generation iPods was called Chicago.
- Even though it isn't the state capital, it still practically runs Illinois, and most of the state's politicians are from Chicago (notable examples being Rod Blagojevich, the former governor and current federal prisoner, and Barack Obama, the former president of the United States).
- Speaking of politics, is infamous for its political machine, and the associated rampant corruption.
- Chicago also happens to be a band. Their song You're the Inspiration is in Elite Beat Agents.
