The greatest thing about being from Philly is being from Philly. As one of top US cities with the the most studied accent to being ranked one of the most attractive cities to visit in 2024, Philadelphia has a lot to offer. Tourists can’t get enough of the city. And natives or transients have a unique sense of pride. Indeed, what makes the City of Brotherly Love appealing is its staunch uniqueness. From culture, to slang, to food, and fashion, Philly is its own anomaly. Even the way we express affection is quite different. We asked our Instagram followers to list ways Philadelphians express their love for one another. In true Philly form, the answers did not disappoint. Here are 25 ways to say “I love you” in Philadelphian. J’eat?
“I Love You In Philly” Part I:
1. You ARD?!
2. Keep ya head on a SWIVEL!
3. Love yous!
4. You good?
5. I’m at Wawa you want anything?
6. I got you a cheesesteak.
7. Go Birds 🦅
8. Wassup DH!
9. I saved your parking spot.
10. Watch ya body.
11. I got youse a wooder ice.
12. Be safe!
13. I gotchu !!
14.“I f#%k wit u heeeeavy”
Part II:
15. Drink some wooder!
16. You thurll 😂
17. Hit me when you get in the crib!
18. Go birds, go phills, go sixers, go union, go flyers…..
19. You my yb fr.
20. J’eat?
21. Yo, Adrian!
22. [offers food]
23. *horn honking at a red light*
24. Be safe bro bro 🤝🏾🤙🏽
25. Love YOUS GUYS
Indeed, we are still the City of Brotherly Love! Just how Philadelphians choose to express their love is something that may bewilder visitors but makes total sense to Philadelphians. In conclusion, it is this elusive camaraderie amongst natives that is deeply embedded in Philly culture and pride. J’eat?