Baltimore ranked last in list of America's drunkest cities
The Daily Beast, the listicle website that also sometimes runs articles, has ranked the drunkest cities in America.
Coming in at No. 1 is Milwaukee. Philadelphia is ranked at 20. Because this is a list you can trust, Las Vegas is ranked at 38.
And Baltimore? Baltimore is ranked at 37. This, in a list of 40. Not to sound petulant, but: as if.
What happened Daily Beast, haven't you heard of Baltimore's endless New Year's Eve? We're the only city in the whole darn state of Maryland where bars can stay open for 40 consecutive hours starting 10 a.m. December 31.
At first, I thought the list had been written by Richard Florida, one of America’s top 10 hack statisticians, and the man responsible for "Best Christmas Cities for Kids" and "Best Cities for trick-or-treating." But, no, his fingerprints are nowhere near this steaming traffic-bait.
But maybe the high placement on the list just means Baltimore can hold its liquor.
(Update: Richard Florida did come with a sesonal listicle, and it's the "Best Cities to be single on New Year's." Baltimore-Towson is No. 4 on the best cities for single men.)
Erik Maza is a features reporter at the Baltimore Sun. He writes for several sections of the Sun paper and contributes weekly columns on music and nightlife. He also writes and edits the Midnight Sun blog. He often covers entertainment, business, and the business of entertainment. Occasionally, he writes about Four Loko, The Block, the liquor board, and those who practice "
Comments
If a list goes to 40, then 37 is not last. Journalists are very lacking in mathematical ability, no?
Posted by: Pierre Laplace | December 29, 2010 3:33 PM
"steaming traffic-bait" THATS WHAT YOU SHOULD RENAME THIS BLOG!
Since when is 37 last or 40? When you want people to click on! Last is way more intersting than #37 of 40!
Posted by: chang | December 29, 2010 3:42 PM
"America’s top 10 hack statisticians"
oh the irony
Posted by: rick | December 29, 2010 3:57 PM
hahaha, you nerds are upset over an insignificant issue.
Posted by: alex | December 29, 2010 4:52 PM
I'M DRUNK RIGHT NOW
Posted by: stoner | December 29, 2010 4:56 PM
You either FAIL and headlines or math
Posted by: Foo | December 29, 2010 6:11 PM
The Daily Beast isn't the only media outlet with an incredibly bad addiction to useless lists. Forbes magazine is also a major offender.
Posted by: Attila the Hon | December 29, 2010 6:43 PM
I demand a recount.
Posted by: LiquorBoarding | December 30, 2010 8:19 AM
Please remember, folks:
This list is NOT a personal challenge or aspiration. The residents of Fells Point, Canton, Federal Hill, the stadium neighborhoods, etc. and drivers throughout the region will thank you to keep that low ranking.
Posted by: Alexander D. Mitchell IV | December 30, 2010 10:53 AM
"steaming traffic-bait" THATS WHAT YOU SHOULD RENAME THIS BLOG!"
LOL! So true so true!
Posted by: Fred | December 30, 2010 11:42 AM
Only 37 out of 40??? I'm so ashamed...
Posted by: JohnM. | December 30, 2010 11:53 AM
god ADM shut up
Posted by: get off my lawn | December 30, 2010 11:56 AM
But I'm not on your lawn............
Posted by: Alexander D. Mitchell IV | December 30, 2010 12:03 PM
"Steaming Traffic Bait" I love it - I'll start on a new header graphic ASAP
Posted by: Foo | December 31, 2010 1:46 AM
I would of never thought Milwaukee was the drunkest city in the United States; especially over Las Vegas.
Posted by: GrownFolk.us | December 31, 2010 6:58 AM
Apparently you never heard the old joke - In Milwaukee the sinks have hot, cold, and Miller.
Posted by: Stagger Lee | December 31, 2010 10:11 AM