Show #14 - Hampden, the Other Baltimore
the Other Baltimore
Where did the term Hon come from????
"My Uncle Paul, who is Bawlmer as anything, calls guys "babe" and women "hon." I believe
this to be historically correct usage. I know Highlandtown was where the real hons were,
with the housedresses and the marble steps and everything. Remember in Hairspray, the
Turnblads live in Highlandtown, there's a reason for that. I'm not sure what the actual
origin was.
The Honfest and the Cafe Hon and all being in Hampden is OK, but they turn it into
generic 50's nostalgia kitsch, not Baltimore. Might as well have a "Happy Days" theme
festival.
The BW Parkway (I295 Northbound) sign was in reaction to the 80's yuppification and blandization of
Baltimore traditions. There's a sign that says "Welcome to Baltimore," and a guy kept
putting a sheet that said "Hon!" on it. The highway guys kept taking them down, so he
made them more permanent. It was quite a battle, and everyone in the city was rooting for
"Hon Man." I think the mayor finally made some sort of deal with him so he'd stop..." P.R.
Know the origin? Send your response to rick@artundergroundstudio.com
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Date: 02/22/2008
Owner: Art Under Ground Studio
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Recent comments
Artist/Merchant
show full show summaryThe Artguy has scene this festival for 3 years, and cannot recommend it to fellow artists as a venue to sell your thing. It just doesn't have the muscle or the bucks... but do drop in and check out the scene, it gets a "Worth It" certificate. It's odd ...
The Artguy has scene this festival for 3 years, and cannot recommend it to fellow artists as a venue to sell your thing. It just doesn't have the muscle or the bucks... but do drop in and check out the scene, it gets a "Worth It" certificate. It's odd but attractive!
Posted by Art Under Ground Studio on Thu 22 May 2008 05:04:31 PM PDT
Hampsters...
show full show summaryI think "Hampsters" are considered Hampden Hipsters, cool people that now live in Hampden area but are not true Hampden originals.
"Hampdenites" are lifelong residents or longterm business owners in the Hampden area.
I think "Hampsters" are considered Hampden Hipsters, cool people that now live in Hampden area but are not true Hampden originals.
"Hampdenites" are lifelong residents or longterm business owners in the Hampden area.
Posted by a Visitor on Thu 22 May 2008 07:10:34 AM PDT
Hon Fest 2008
Honfest 2008 will be another 2 day affair. From Saturday June 14 through Sunday June 15, 2008. From the past 2 day Honfests, it seems the better day to attend is Saturday, hope to see you then!
Posted by Art Under Ground Studio on Sat 17 May 2008 04:29:07 AM PDT
Hampden
What's the deal between "Hampsters" and "Hampdenites"?
Posted by a Visitor on Sat 17 May 2008 04:24:57 AM PDT