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*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 the state, and most of the state's politicians are from Chicago (notable examples being Rod Blagojevich, the former governor and future prisoner, and [[Barack Obama]], the currect president of these [[United States]]). | *Even though it isn't the state capital, it still practically runs the state, and most of the state's politicians are from Chicago (notable examples being Rod Blagojevich, the former governor and future prisoner, and [[Barack Obama]], the currect president of these [[United States]]). | ||
| + | *Chicago also happens to be a band. Their song ''You're the Inspiration'' is in [[Elite Beat Agents]]. | ||
==Other Cities== | ==Other Cities== | ||
Revision as of 08:08, 14 December 2010
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
- The Nostalgia Critic
- ThatGuyWithTheGlasses
- Chester A. Bum
- Steve Urkel
- Carl Winslow
- Michael Jordan
- John Hughes
Poopers Who Live Here
People Who Dislike Chicago
- Ironically, the makers of the film "Chicago".
- New Yorkers
- St. Louisans
- Especially St. Louis sports fans.
Trivia
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- 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 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 in 1918.
- 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 Janero.
- 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.
- 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 the state, and most of the state's politicians are from Chicago (notable examples being Rod Blagojevich, the former governor and future prisoner, and Barack Obama, the currect president of these United States).
- Chicago also happens to be a band. Their song You're the Inspiration is in Elite Beat Agents.
