"The Magnificent *******" > wrote in message
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> In Buffalo, NY (where Buffalo Wings were invented) they don't call them
> Buffalo Wings. They call them Chicken Wings. Not Buffalo Wings, not
> Wings, but *Chicken* Wings. To order them any other way brings scorn and
> derision upon you and labels you as a a tourist.
>
> I found this out this past week while I was in Buffalo. Luckily,
> someone tipped me off about the wings lingo before I made a fool of
> myself and tried to order Buffalo Wings.
>
> So anyway, I thought I would let everyone know this so in case you are
> going to Buffalo, you'll know how to order wings in a restaurant or bar.

Er, yeah, like we'd laugh at you here in Philly if you asked for a "Philly
Cheesesteak". Wait a minute, we wouldn't laugh, we'd sell you the
cheesesteak and helpfully point out the best attractions and the easiest way
to get to them.

Shouldn't Buffalo be glad that it's getting any tourists at all?