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Chicago Heights People Never Say That? Facebook Friday
A video has gone viral in the Heights, but is it insulting the city or pointing out the truth?
Earlier this week, Chicago pop-rock band Workout Music posted a video on YouTube, supposedly pointing out things people from Chicago Heights never say.
The video pokes fun at crime in the Heights, as well as the idea that it is a predominantly low-income city. There are even some jabs at the and .
The video is attached to this article, but there is some profanity in it.
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Some examples of things people from Chicago Heights never say, according to the clip:
"Is there a liquor store around here?"
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"I don't know any Italian people though."
"I've never been in a fight."
The video was posted Tuesday and has leapt to more than 25,000 views.
While the comments on the actual YouTube page reveal a mixed reaction to the video, a few of our Facebook fans fell in love with it (or at least empathized). Here's what they had to say:
David Green: Love it!!!!!
Frank Goncher: Couldn't of said it any better!
Sharon Duncan-Cook: Been here 51 yrs...they got it down to the t....not proud to bash are city...but it is what it is...:(
Marc A Wiley: Wow is right
Star Kaminski: This is hysterical!
Ramie Formentini-Zara: I LOVE IT!!!! This was great still cracking up.
What do you think of the video? Funny or offensive?
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