You Know You're From..... When.....

[Guest Tammy Maher]

Ok everyone

I go to many other forums and I'm very surprised to see no one else has started forum games... So I'm going to start some.

This first one should be a good one.

Post a very general stereotype about where you live in the world that is like an inside joke to your area. I'll start with an example...

You know you're from San Diego when... Your high school has a surf team.

This should be fun

(^ _^)/

Janelle

[Guest joeytheman16]

I've got a few. This completely true for around here.

You know your from Arizona when...

You think a red traffic light is only a seggestion.

You notice your car overheating before you drive it.

You can say "It's ONLY 115 degrees."

Vehicles with open windows have the right of way in August.

Everyother vehicle is 4x4. (The rest are low riders!)

People who have black cars or black upholstery in their car are automatically assumed to be from out-of-state or nuts

You have to explain to out-of-state visitors why there is no daylight savings time. (As my dad says, "We keep trying for 'daylight losing time'".)

Joey

[Guest Tammy Maher]

Yay someone from a similar area... nit picking time...

You know your from Arizona when...

You think a red traffic light is only a seggestion.

CALIFORNIA ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can say "It's ONLY 115 degrees."

But it is a dry heat!

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You know you're from San Diego when... (I'll do more this time)

You're enjoying 80 degree weather at the end of February while those up north complain about 12 inches of snow. (What is snow?)

There's a North County, a South County, and an East County but no Central County. (True)

You know that the correct term is Dank NOT hella or hecka.

There's no such thing as North, South, East or West, there's only toward the ocean or away from the ocean. (Towards and away from the border as well)

Your house is worth more than the GDP of some small countries. (This is sadly true in some areas) (But I laugh at it because it is one of those inside joke things)

You know that 65 mph really means 100mph. (That is maximum speed limit)

There are four distinct seasons: Nice, Nice, Nice, and A Little Chilly. (Yep, gotta love those seasons)

Julian Pies. (Around here I would say "nuff said")

You can correctly pronounce Tierrasanta, La Jolla, Rancho Penasquitos, San Ysidro, Otay Mesa, and El Cajon. (Yeah...................)

You know what a California burrito is. (I talked with my friend today when he said he wanted Mexican and I said where is the nearest Taco Shop. He pretty much gave me a blank and said What the [insert multiple censors here] are you talking about?)

I'll stop there for now. More to come

(^ _^)/

Janelle

[Guest joeytheman16]

CALIFORNIA ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Around here California Rolls are as close as we get to sushi.

As for running the red, when we get pulled over we act clueless about the fact that there is another pedal other than the gas. That is completely true. My friend did that when he got pulled over. The cop just pulled him out of the car and pointed to the brake and said, "It's right there, how can you miss it?" Meanwhile, I was in the passanger seat trying not to "go" down my leg I was laughing so hard.

Joey

[Sally]

You know you are from Texas if:

Not far is anything up to 300 miles

The speed limit is considered the minimum speed

Turn indicators are for sissies

Cattle always have the right of way

Mexican food means Tex-Mex (all of that other stuff is just wrong)

If you eat Chili with beans it means you are from out of state

It can't be a steak if it is under 10 ounces

A double quarter pounder is a snack

If you give directions by way of the nearest Dairy Queen

B-B-Que means beef! (get out of here with that pork stuff)

You know what a Blue Norther is

You have 5 weeks of Fall, 2 weeks of Winter, 5 weeks of Spring and 40 weeks of hot and humid Summer.

You can go to Corpus Christi and look at the brown water and say that the Gulf is beautiful.

You don't worry about the wind until it is over 60 mph

Tornados are only an irratation and an interuption to the TV programs

The same thing for Thunderstorms with hail

You know what a real cowboy looks like and still manage not to laugh at all of the tourists in Western wear

That should do it for now.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest Silver]

You know you're from *insert name of a small town in new england here* when...

you think second-hand stuff is fancy

the only reason you know that there is no pool on the third floor is because your town/school is too poor to afford it

you think a horseshoe is a circle

the weather changes more often then your moods (we can get snowstorms and droughts in the same week...it can get crazy)

you can pronounce worcester, scituate, ect without a problem

Some of these are NE in general, but hey

[Guest Donna Jean]

Ohio.....

The orange barrel is the state flower....

They come out in the spring and die off in the winter....

Donna Jean

[Guest Jean Davis]

You know your in Wisconsin when

You drive to a parking lot to sit on your tailgate, grill brats and listen to the football game right outside the stadium.

You break out the shorts at any temperature above 30

Many consider the state bird to be the mosquito.

It's just not winter without 3 or more feet of snow.

Beer is the state beverage.

When no one knows what a "dry county " is

A 4-wheel drive is a necessity if driving a long distance in winter

When people talk about "white out" they don't mean the liquid paper to correct mistakes.

When a "DRY" heat is considered a miracle.

Bars out number gas stations in most small towns

A riding lawn mower is considered legal transportation to and from the bars.

You can walk when bar hopping.

When cheese can be eaten or wore as a hat.

The only place you'll find a green and gold car

LUV

Jean

[Guest Tammy Maher]

More from SoCal

- You have a 12 month pass to the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, Legoland, and Sea World. (I don't go to Legoland anymore and sea world is rarely)

- you STILL call it the DEL MAR FAIR. (That name changed like 10 years ago, oh well It is still the Del mar fair)

- Your tan lines never go away.

- A famous skateboarder/surfer lives in your town.

- Tony Hawk, Cameron Diaz, Damon Allen, Marcus Allen, Reggie Bush, Adam Brody, Frank Zappa, Shaun White, Tony Gwynn, Ted Williams, Nick Cannon, Junior Seau, Art Linkletter, Julie Foudy, Gregory Peck, Ann Wilson, Jonas Salk, Ralph Rubio!, Fabio Lanzoni, Frankie J, Blink and POD...just to name a few.

- You say "like," "for sure," "right on," "dude," "totally," "peace out," "chill," "tight," "bro," "faded," "stoked," and "fo sho" and you say them often. (Like For sure you know it)

- You know the difference between Clairemont Mesa, Kearny Mesa, and Mira Mesa.

- You laugh at the name Blink 182. (ok this is my last one for now due this coming explanation.... Blink 182 is a rockish band from my home town not telling you where... and the name has a hilarious meaning if you know my area. Blink = [censored word], 18 = R, and 2 = B. So basically if I remember correctly the Guitarist (or was it the singer) and the drummer were kicked out of a local high school RB and moved to a different one... hence Blink.... 182.)

(^ _^)/

Janelle

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

You know your in New Mexico when you order something and the next question is "would you like red or green with that"

what ever you do dont order Christmas, youll get both

[MaryEllen]

You know you're from Massachusetts when the tax you pay is higher than the items price.

[Guest Nikk]

You know you're from Hawaii when....

You've been in at least one may day celebration.

You speak da kine.

It usually doesn't get much below 70˚.

You expect it to rain at least once a week.

The real entertainment at the beach is laughing at the tourists.

You support Obama no matter whether you are Democrat or Republican.

At least one of your friends has never been off island.

"lets go beach" is part of average conversation.

You go and watch the surfers on the north shore every winter.

There are only two seasons - hot and wet.

It's weird to go to the mainland and still see the sun at 8 o'clock.

You're screwed if you have asthema and it's New Years (you've got crazy firework stuff going down).

You call everyone Auntie or Uncle.

Merge = yield.

You get 'wind' days instead of 'snow' days.

The biggest team is the paddling team.

You go to Punahou carnival, and you know what it is.

There is a higher percentage of kids in private school than any other state because the public schooling system is just that bad.

At least half of your class is Asian, and at least a fourth is poly/hawaiian/fillipino/portugese.

You call the continental US, the mainland.

You pronounce Hawaii, ha-wai-I. (and mainlanders laugh at you for it).

I could go on.....

[Guest Shane_82]

Dirty Jersey jumping in

you know your from jersey when...

* You know that the only people who call it "Joisey" are from New York (usually The Bronx) or Texas.

* You don't think of citrus when people mention "The Oranges."

* You know that it's called "Great Adventure," not "Six Flags."

* You've known the way to Seaside Heights since you were seven

* You know that the state isn't one big oil refinery.

* You know what a "jug handle" is.

* You know that a WaWa is a convenience store.

* You know that the state isn't all farmland.

* You know that there are no "beaches" in new Jersey - there's "The Shore," and you know that the road to the shore is "The Parkway" not "The Garden State Highway."

* You know how to properly negotiate a Circle.

* You knew that the last question had to do with driving.

* You know that "Acme" is an actual store, not just a Warner Bros creation.

* You know that this is the only "New..." state that doesn't require "New" to identify it (like, try ...Mexico, ...York, ...Hampshire (doesn't work, does it?).

* You only go to New York City for day trips, and you only call it "The City."

* You don't think "What exit" (do you live near?) is very funny.

* You live within 20 minutes of at least three different malls.

* You refer to all highways and interstates by their numbers.

And finally...

* You've never pumped your own gas.

~ Shane

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

 

* You know that "Acme" is an actual store, not just a Warner Bros creation.

* You know that this is the only "New..." state that doesn't require "New" to identify it (like, try ...Mexico, ...York, ...Hampshire (doesn't work, does it?).

Actually it should since York, Hampshire and Jersey all exist in England as well. York is both a city and county, hampshire a county and Jersey (where do you think the cattle of the same name came from) along with Guernsey are channel islands (no not the ones off California)

[Guest Tammy Maher]

You know you're from Massachusetts when the tax you pay is higher than the items price.

That has to hurt.

It usually doesn't get much below 70˚.

The real entertainment at the beach is laughing at the tourists.

"lets go beach" is part of average conversation.

At least half of your class is Asian, and at least a fourth is poly/hawaiian/fillipino/portugese.

70* is about our coldest too.

Tourists........... I live in San Diego.......... We have a few of those.

Beach conversation don't just happen face-to-face, but people will be saying it on facebook, from their phones

Half my class????? My whole school was probably 3/4 Asian population.

* You know that it's called "Great Adventure," not "Six Flags."

* You know that there are no "beaches" in new Jersey - there's "The Shore," and you know that the road to the shore is "The Parkway" not "The Garden State Highway."

* You live within 20 minutes of at least three different malls.

* You refer to all highways and interstates by their numbers.

Not six flags out here either, Magic Mountain.

Yours routes to your "Shore" sound like my difference between 56 and 52

"* You live within 20 minutes of at least three different" malls churches.

We add "the" to our numbers. Like the 8 to the 15 go away from the border.... yeah.

Guernsey are channel islands (no not the ones off California)

Do you mean the Catalina chain???

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San Diego........

You go to the beach - not "down to the shore." (See it is the beach)

You know someone who doesn't own pants, and have a neighbor who doesn't seem to own a shirt. (*sigh* sadly true)

You have at least one friend from Mexico. (Got those)

You know what MB and PB stand for. (I'll give you a hint, it isn't Peanut Butter)

When you were a kid you thought the Mormon Church was a castle, or Disneyland. (You have see that thing. Seriously it could be Disneyland.)

You hate tourists and their bad driving. (*nods*)

You've ever been on a field trip to see an Imax movie at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. (Done that more than once)

You can't leave the Del Mar Fair each summer without a plateful of Australian battered potatoes, a funnel cake, and other junk food… (Let's add deep-fried Twinkie, snickers, macaroni & cheese, anything else they are crazy enough to throw into that fryer.)

^^/

[Sally]

You know you're from Texas if you do have a Six Flags and know that it isn't a fun meter but what they all are and when they flew.

They are:

France

Spain

Mexico

Rebublic of Texas

United States of America

Confederate States of America

The original park in Arlington, Texas was divided into each section with Mexico and Spain together - each had special attractions that fit with the history and culture of that country's influence over Texas - now sadly it is just a bunch of roller coaters and wild rides and more of the rich heritage of our nation is lost in sea of marketing.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest Mr.Yoav]

You know you're from Pennsylvania when:

You consider construction a season.

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

you know you are from new mexico

when the state is quartered by 25 & 40,

the state bird should have been coyote food

you know the city of rocks isnt home to fred and wilma

your state is home to the most public and most protected caves in the world

extra terrestrials and other tourists have more rights than the resident transgender population (some what toung in cheek)

when other states have cities with more population than your entire state (2.8 million as of the last census)

[Guest mia 1]

'Joanna Phipps' date='Sep 10 2009, 02:12 AM'

Actually it should since York, Hampshire and Jersey all exist in England as well. York is both a city and county, hampshire a county and Jersey (where do you think the cattle of the same name came from) along with Guernsey are channel islands (no not the ones off California)

But Joanna you can't say to some one from Maine, I'm from York without them thinking you're from England etc.

But if you say to someone from Wash D.C. "I'm from Jersey", they'll know you are from that state squeezed between New York and Pa.

[Guest mia 1]

You know your from Colorado when your summer clothes consist of fleece,

When you don't know what hot summer nights are.

When the river that flows near your house is 10 ft. wide.

That the nearest mountain is in your back yard.

When your discretionary income is spent on skis, bikes, kayaks, and fly fishing gear.

When you see every state's license plate in the Country on your 20 minute commute to work.

When you don't know what a lightening bug is.

When your growing season is too short for corn, tomatoes and peppers.

When the only thing that grows in your garden is zucchini.

When you tell people I only live at 6,500 ft.

That every body in your neighborhood has climbed all 54 peaks over 14,000 ft.

When all the trees lose their leaves by mid September.

When it can be 20 below at 5:00 in the morning and 55 above by noon, or visa versa.

When it can be 30 on July 4th or 65 on Christmas day.

[Guest Robin Winter]

You know you're from Nova Scotia when...

Thinking about the weather is almost guaranteed to change it..

Walking for 10 full minutes without seeing a Tim Hortons causes you to panic..

Traveling to Halifax with the lone purpose of going to the mall is the subject of conversation for weeks after. And usually about a week prior.

That's all I got right now

And yes, they're all true.

*Hugs*

Shi

[Guest Javey]

Ok everyone

I go to many other forums and I'm very surprised to see no one else has started forum games... So I'm going to start some.

This first one should be a good one.

Post a very general stereotype about where you live in the world that is like an inside joke to your area. I'll start with an example...

You know you're from San Diego when... Your high school has a surf team.

This should be fun

(^ _^)/

Janelle

D: I'm from two places! Ok, I'll post some about both.

You know your from California when...

Everything is "ish" (ex. Its cold-ish today)

Doesn't matter where your going, the drive is at least 20 minutes

You have a therapist, and your dog does too.

The terminator is your governor

You know your from Texas when...

The best parking spot is determined by shade, not distance.

Its winter and your AC is running (this has actually happened to me before...)

You complain about traffic when there are 4 other cars on the road

Your horse died from the cold. You go out to bury him, and once you return to your other horse its died of heat exhaustion.

[Guest Robin Winter]

You know you're from Nova Scotia when...

Thinking about the weather is almost guaranteed to change it..

Walking for 10 full minutes without seeing a Tim Hortons causes you to panic..

Traveling to Halifax with the lone purpose of going to the mall is the subject of conversation for weeks after. And usually about a week prior.

That's all I got right now

And yes, they're all true.

*Hugs*

Shi

*laughs* Here's to the universe for stepping up and proving me right. Not 15 minutes after posting this, it started raining.

*Sits back and waits for snow*

*Hugs*

Shi

[Guest mia 1]

You know your from Colorado when your summer clothes consist of fleece,

When you don't know what hot summer nights are.

When the river that flows near your house is 10 ft. wide.

That the nearest mountain is in your back yard.

When your discretionary income is spent on skis, bikes, kayaks, and fly fishing gear.

When you see every state's license plate in the Country on your 20 minute commute to work.

When you don't know what a lightening bug is.

When your growing season is too short for corn, tomatoes and peppers.

When the only thing that grows in your garden is zucchini.

When you tell people I only live at 6,500 ft.

That every body in your neighborhood has climbed all 54 peaks over 14,000 ft.

When all the trees lose their leaves by mid September.

When it can be 20 below at 5:00 in the morning and 55 above by noon, or visa versa.

When it can be 30 on July 4th or 65 on Christmas day.

Also you know your from Colorado when:

You're invited to a seafood dinner and they serve Rocky Mountain Oysters.

[Sally]

I'll throw in a slight curve here and tell you how you can spot a native Texan.

In a Mexican restaurant, they are the ones eating the jalapenos, chips and salsa before they place their drink order.

The trailer hitch on the pickup truck has either a longhorn or a state of Texas cover on it.

They actually put stuff in the bed of the pickup - like hay!

Their boots are black or brown and are so worn that you are sure that the dirt is all that is holding them together.

Someone six foot ten walks through the room and they are the ones who don't notice.

Knows the difference between Choice and Prime Beef!

Will eat just about anything that is chicken fried or wrapped in a tortilla* *but only if there are enough jalapenos.

Uses Tabasco sauce on their eggs (might be from Louisiana as well)

Pronounces two word Spanish names with the second half in English.

Actually says Howdy and doesn't sound odd doing it.

Love ya'll,

Sally