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The Baltimore Hon An Eccentric Exploration of an Art World by Emily Hope Dobkin Introduction In my six years living in Baltimore, Maryland, I found the most intriguing part of Baltimore’s culture to be the people. Though a city rich in cultural diversity, the lasting image of Baltimore seems to be that of a subculture of women, generally 40 years and older, who authentically embrace a 1950’s-1960’s style dress code with charisma and flair. Known as the Baltimore Hons, these women are most notably identifiable by their eccentric outward appearance; a typical Hon could be seen in tight spandex, gaudy jewelry, bright eye make up, red lips, a beehive to the sky (which often they claim “the higher the hair, the closer to God”), and usually a cigarette on hand; the higher, bigger, shinier, glitzier, the better. This field guide will explore the origins of the Baltimore Hon, as well as both how and why this particular subculture remains a representation of Baltimore’s quirky sense of character and charm in society today. Key Terms Hon [huhn;-noun]: 1.) A subculture of woman established between the 1950s and 1960s representative of the the working class local woman dressing in brightly printed attire on the daily. Once scattered among Baltimore neighborhoods of Highlandtown, Canton, Locust Point, Hampden and Pigtown, today the Hons are most prominent in the Hampden neighborhood. 2.) [-adj.] A term of endearment. Baltimorese [Bawl-tuh-mohr-ees; -noun]: The language or lingo of Baltimoreans; can be characterized as a combination of a dialect between Tidewater American English, a southern American English, and a Delaware Valley American English, i.e. “Bawlmore, Merlin,” for Baltimore, Maryland. Hampden [Ham-duhn;-noun]: Neighborhood of Baltimore that reigns as Hon capitol of the world. Natty Boh [nat-ee bo;-noun]: Abbreviation for “National Bohemian;” the locally brewed beer of Baltimore; a Hon’s drink of choice. Berger Cookies [bur-ger coo-kees; -noun]: Traditional cookie of Baltimore distributed by DeBaufre Bakeries; consists of a vanilla wafer topped with a thick layer of ganache; derived from a German recipe. Origins The name of this subculture of women originates from the often parodied Baltimore accent and slang, “Hon,” an abbreviation of “Honey;” also a term of endearment. The Hon culture overall represents the emergence of the working class woman, which began with the hard-working women of World War II. Even when their husbands returned from War, these women continued to work hard to help support their families during the baby boomer age. After dedicating long hours to work during week in addition to maintaining the home life, these women had a reason to celebrate during their weekends. To them, that meant dressing up, and dressing up meant gaud and glitz galore. Between the 1950s and 1970s, it was quite common to see the working class local women dressing in brightly printed attire on the daily. HON Capitol: Hampden Café HON…J’eet yet? Among the unique restaurants and independent stores along the Avenue, Café Hon represents everything and anything particular and peculiar to the Hon culture. Considered the jewel on Hampden, this Café was founded by the Hon mistress herself, Denise Whiting, in 1992. The establishment of Café Hon has greatly assisted in bringing a sense of pride back to the Baltimore community in need. Café Hon features Baltimore’s best delicacies and comfort food, including: “Bawlmore” fries smothered in chili, onions, and cheese; hot crab dip, various sandwiches served with Utz potato chips and a pickle, “Bawlmar’s” best burgers, pork chops, oysters served every Friday, homemade pies, bread pudding and more. Not to mention, you simply cannot miss the Cafe with a 30 foot flamingo hanging on the front of the building, and of course, genuine Hons are at your service. (for a more extensive menu, visit Café Hon’s website) Celebrating the Culture: HonFest In addition to founding Café Hon, Denise Whiting also created a celebration celebrating all things Baltimore; the annual HonFest. The Hons without a doubt take center stage every year at this annual festival held in the Hampden neighborhood. During this three day celebration, “Miss Hon” of the year is crowned, live local music is played throughout, as well as a live lottery drawing, trivia games, dance performances, all amongst a street fair of vendors selling everything from Hon sunglasses to kettle corn and grilled cheese. (See what it’s all about here: HonFest) The Hon as Seen on T.V. Critical Analysis Critical Analysis (continued) Critical Analysis (continued) of fans. In addition to their website, Café Hon can be found both on Facebook and Twitter. In 2009, Denise Whiting used the Facebook fan base as a way of gathering a group together for an important cause. A major controversy arose over the size of the 30 foot flamingo attached to the fire escape outside Café Hon. Baltimore City told Whiting she was to pay an extra fee of $800 a year to keep the flamingo up, or else she was to remove the bird.Creating a Facebook page titled “Bring Back the Bird,” she was able to bring together a group of supporters to stage a "Flock City Hall protest.” For results from the flock, please see the flamingo’s return to Hampden. In Bill Ivey’s “Cultural Bill of Rights,” he address the “right to explore and audition the cultural heritage of others, to observe and accept difference through the expressive lives of those unlike ourselves” (Ivey 1). The culmination of this field guide was able to do just that, as it explains the art world of the Baltimore Hon goes beyond the flashy fashion statement; with the beehive hairdo comes a distinctive accent, fixation with flamingos, feasting on crabs, drinking Natty Boh beer, and devouring Berger cookies. No, you will not encounter a Baltimore Hon every day on the streets of Baltimore, but there certainly remains of a vital subculture that offers a vibrant sense of character to the community often referred to as the “Charm City,” and that is Baltimore, Hon. References Cafe Hon. Cafe Hon. Retrieved October 11, 2010, from http://www.cafehon.com/ Honfest 2010 | What Weekly Magazine. (2010, June 17). What Weekly Magazine | Baltimore- Online Arts and Culture Magazine . Retrieved October 11, 2010, from http://whatweekly.com/2010/06/17/honfest-2010/ Günlü, E. PRESERVING CULTURAL HERITAGE AND POSSIBLE IMPACTS ON REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT: CASE OF İZMİR. Region Studies Association . Retrieved November 22, 2010, from http://www.regional-studies-assoc.ac.uk/research-networks/past/trdpp/apr08_papers/ Gunlu.pdf Hampden, Baltimore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved November 5, 2010, from http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampden,_Baltimore Harrington, R. (2005, July 8). Welcome to Baltimore, Hon - washingtonpost.com. Washington Post - Politics, National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - washingtonpost.com. Retrieved October 11, 2010, from http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/07/ AR2005070700662.html Ivey, Bill. A CULTURAL BILL OF RIGHTS. Art and Society. Retrieved October 16, 2010, from aaablogs.uoregon.edu/artsustainablesociety/ files/2010/01/A-CULTURAL-BILL-OF-RIGHTS.pdf Remesch, K. (2010, June 10). Baltimore Traditions: Cafe Hon, Food, Fun and Flamingos. All Baltimore, All the Time, Page 2 of 3 - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com. Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com. Retrieved November 20, 2010, from http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5475536/baltimore_traditions_cafe_hon_food_pg2.html?cat=3) Taragin, C. (2008, June 18). Taking John Waters to Task for Backlash Against Honfest - John Waters - Zimbio. Zimbio - Interactive Magazine. Retrieved October 11, 2010, from http://www.zimbio.com/John+Waters/articles/2/Taking+John+Waters+Task+Backlash+Against+Honfest) Video Resources ArtisanNewsService. YouTube - Hairspray 1988 Trailer . YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Retrieved November 16, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdKTHL0PMGw Benteric. YouTube - Divine - The Filthiest Person Alive . YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Retrieved November 26, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPRKE0TKbTk&feature=related CBS. YouTube - HAIRSPRAY Official Trailer . YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Retrieved November 26, 2010, from http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkzcNF-jlWw HonFest. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWr4fXOSLxA&NR=1 Wbal. YouTube - 98 Rock Aids In Flamingo's Return To Hampden . YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Retrieved October 11, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z55RGV1s_Ac&feature=channel wbal. YouTube - Cafe Hon Flamingo Taken Down . YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Retrieved October 11, 2010, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs0qyXbzd64 YouTube - Hairspray 1988 Trailer . (n.d.). YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. Retrieved October 11, 2010, from http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdKTHL0PMGw .
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