Originally posted by English:I know, right? But the city is called Tampa, not Tampa Bay. I learned that when I moved to Bradenton, Florida. That is Bucc town there, and they are really vigilant - anal in fact - about correcting people too. You go down there and say "Tampa Bay" when referring to the city of Tampa and they'll know you're not from there, and they aren't shy about letting you know too. Wonder if Bay Area fans are the same way about "San Fran".
Originally posted by 9ersLiferInChicago:
Interesting. I honestly didn't know that. Never been to the Bay Area. (BTW I have been to California 4 times when I was in the Army. I don't tell people that I've been to California much though because outside of Ft. Irwin for NTC I've never had the opportunity to see any of California's city's.) But I guess it's the same when I was living in Florida some years back. The people of Tampa HATE the term "Tampa Bay" and will promptly correct you, so I understand.
So. the people of Tampa Bay Area don't like being told they live in Tampa Bay? Bucs made a poor choice of name then?
[ Edited by 9ersLiferInChicago on Feb 13, 2018 at 8:01 AM ]