Newsflash.

“This is traditionally the coldest part of the year,” said weather service meteorologist Andy Woodcock.

No shit, Sherlock. Another good reason for not watching television anymore.

P.S. Baltimore, for chrissakes, it’s just snow. You can still drive in it, walk in it, and get around in it. Other cities are laughing at you for being such a weenie … five inches, no matter what anybody tells you, is nothing to get excited about.

January 26, 2004 | Filed Under blather

Comments

7 Responses to “Newsflash.”

Iain on January 27th, 2004 9:59 am

But where would we be without all those helpful tips on hot to drive in the snow?
breonline on January 27th, 2004 11:35 am

I know. We (Baltimoreans, Marylanders) are complete wimps when it comes to driving in snow. I blame the local news for freaking us out.
eebmore on January 27th, 2004 1:36 pm

Why baltimorians cannot drive in the snow:

1)we have less experience with snow
2)we drive with bald tires

it always makes me snicker when you transplants carry on this one weakness of ours. Every time it snows I have to listen to that tired old sing song. It’s more annoying than the crappy drivers.
Midwesterners’ prowess at driving in the snow is not a measure of their coolness, it’s just an indication that they most likely talk funny and call soda pop.

(of course, the spirit of this message is intended to be a good natured ribbing and not a hostile attack on your midwesterness. Doown cha knooo)
MB on January 27th, 2004 2:19 pm

Oh, I understand, EE. The road goes both ways. And I have to admit, I was feeling pretty sheepish this morning when I had to chip through an inch-thick layer of ice. Snow I’m used to; ice is a whole ‘nother animal! ‘Spose I’ll be taking my pop and my flat accent back home to nurse my wounds …
MB on January 27th, 2004 11:18 pm

OK, but seriously. 20 mph?! Come on!
eebmore on January 28th, 2004 8:52 am

he he, I have yet to bother digging out my car since friday(I’m lucky enough to be able to walk to work). I avoid the retarded baltimore driver syndrome.
Dan on January 29th, 2004 12:11 am

I think the Toledo local news stations must have taken classes from the Baltimore stations. Nobody can incite a panic like our weathermorons. 2” of snow will get them urging people to run to the stores to stock up on milk, bread and eggs. (how is french toast supposed to protect you from ice and snow anyway?)