Opinions That Will Get You Canceled in Cincinnati

Cincinnatians are passionate when it comes to their city, and there are certain things you just don't shit-talk, whether it be the Bengals (except when they lose, then everyone collectively complains), their chili or their favorite places around town.

But not everyone feels the same way about Cincinnati's treasures, and that's okay; you're entitled to your (wrong) opinions. But don't be surprised if hands get thrown if you decide to let everyone know them. Keep scrolling to see what you probably shouldn't say to a die-hard Cincinnatian.
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“Fiona’s not even cute.”
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“Fiona’s not even cute.”

“Patrick Mahomes is a better quarterback than Joe Burrow.”
Photo: (L) Chiefs_190/Wikimedia Commons/(R) Cincinnati Bengals media assets

“Patrick Mahomes is a better quarterback than Joe Burrow.”

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“The Cincinnati Bengals will never win the Super Bowl.”
Photo: Cincinnati Bengals media assets

“The Cincinnati Bengals will never win the Super Bowl.”

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“Cincinnati-style chili is gross and isn’t even real chili.”
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

“Cincinnati-style chili is gross and isn’t even real chili.”

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“The Roebling Bridge is the worst landmark in the city.”
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

“The Roebling Bridge is the worst landmark in the city.”

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“The fireworks at Riverfest are mid at best.”
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“The fireworks at Riverfest are mid at best.”

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“Smale Riverfront Park is overrated.”
Photo: Scott Dittgen

“Smale Riverfront Park is overrated.”

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“The selection at Jungle Jim’s sucks.”

“The selection at Jungle Jim’s sucks.”

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“Why shop at Findlay Market when you can just go to Kroger?”
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

“Why shop at Findlay Market when you can just go to Kroger?”

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“It’s good to see the housing prices in Cincinnati skyrocket. And the property taxes. And the cost of living.”
Photo: Google Maps screenshot

“It’s good to see the housing prices in Cincinnati skyrocket. And the property taxes. And the cost of living.”

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“Oktoberfest is too loud, crowded and full of drunks in lederhosen to actually be fun.”
Photo: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati

“Oktoberfest is too loud, crowded and full of drunks in lederhosen to actually be fun.”

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“J.D. Vance is the model of manliness.”
Photo: Madeline Fening

“J.D. Vance is the model of manliness.”

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“There’s nothing fun to do in Over-the-Rhine.”
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

“There’s nothing fun to do in Over-the-Rhine.”

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“Lays BBQ chips are better than Grippos.”

“Lays BBQ chips are better than Grippos.”

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“Joey Votto was the worst thing to happen to the Cincinnati Reds.”
Photo: Anders Saling

“Joey Votto was the worst thing to happen to the Cincinnati Reds.”

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“The streetcar is dumb and expanding it would be pointless.”
Photo: Aidan Mahoney

“The streetcar is dumb and expanding it would be pointless.”

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“The Cincinnati Museum Center is boring.”
Photo: Aidan Mahoney

“The Cincinnati Museum Center is boring.”

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“The Opening Day Parade is too long.”
Photo: Casey Roberts

“The Opening Day Parade is too long.”

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“Cincinnati really doesn’t need a professional soccer team.”
Photo: John Haggard

“Cincinnati really doesn’t need a professional soccer team.”

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“BLINK is overhyped and never has anything cool to see.”
Photo: Ron Valle

“BLINK is overhyped and never has anything cool to see.”

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