A regional rant.

[bigtig]

The name “San Francisco” is a 4 syllable name. It is a name that is easily shorted in conversation to “‘Frisco” or “San Fran.” Both are what I would think as friendly slang and only use in that context.

There are some people in San Francisco who take offense at this. They have pride in their city and would like you to say it’s name properly. And I

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City by the bay

[kagur]

If I were to hear The City used as a reference to San Francisco, I would assume it would be a shortened version of The City By The Bay. However, this statement is also insulting, as Seattle and Tampa are both by bays, and I believe San Diego is also by a bay.

[ta11yhawk]

Perhaps I have watched too many British sitcoms but to me "The City" is the financial district of London. The one in England.