Chicago ranked as one of the most miserable cities in America?

As Chicagoans, we have a healthy amount of pride in our city. That goes without saying.

We like to view it as a world-class town and actively defend the weather, saying the gorgeous lakefront summers are worth the tough winters.

Forbes Magazine obviously cares not for this argument. The publication ranked Chicago as the third Most Miserable City in America.

Why, you ask?

Here is their list of the 10 most miserable:

1. Stockton, Calif.
2. Memphis, Tenn.
3. Chicago, Ill.
4. Cleveland, Ohio
5. Modesto, Calif.
6. Flint, Mich.
7. Detroit, Mich.
8. Buffalo, N.Y.
9. Miami, Fla.
10. St. Louis, Mo.

Seriously, Forbes? You honestly think Chicago is more miserable than Flint?

Let’s have some righteous indignation. This is a joke.

America’s Most Miserable Cities (Forbes)