Because I love these lists

(via chickybabe via Jasra)

Gotta love the “you know you’re from…” things. : ) Since I have always considered myself a Jersey-boy, (I spent most of my teens and then some there) I will do this “you know you’re from New Jersey if…” (Google for “you know you’re from [your state]” and then bold any that apply to you.)

• You’ve been seriously injured at Action Park.
• 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.”(Of course, explaining to anyone about GA outside of the tri-state area, you have to call it six flags.)
• You’ve ordered a hard roll with butter for breakfast.
• You’ve known the way to Seaside Heights since you were seven.

• You’ve eaten at a diner, when you were stoned or drunk, at 3 am. I miss those diners! Golden Dawn in Moorestown…. /sigh…
• Whenever you park, there’s a Camaro within three spots of you. I had at least 5 friends who owned one. They didn’t always run though. LOL
• You remember that the “Two Guys” were from Harrison.
• You know that the state isn’t one big oil refinery.
• At least three people in your family still love Bruce Springsteen, and you know what town Jon Bon Jovi is from.
• You know what a “jug handle” is. Yes. very evil. evil indeed.
• You know that a WaWa is a convenience store. Miss those hoagies!
• 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 that “Piney” isn’t referring to a tree. People look at me funny when I talk about Piney’s. lol
• Even your school cafeteria made good Italian subs, and, you call it a “sub” not a “submarine sandwich” or worse yet, a “hoagy” or a “hero.” So true.
• You remember the song from the Palisades Park commercials. I know it, but I can’t remember the words!
• You know how to properly negotiate a Circle. They have “roundabouts” here where I live in Washington. Everyone seems to hate them. I keep telling them, “These are small. You should see the circles in NJ. Oh, and no left turns allowed. LOL”
• 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. LOL My sister used to work at Acme.
• 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?). so true. I always call it Jersey.
• You know how to translate this conversation: “Jeet yet?” “No, Jew?”
• You only go to New York City for day trips, and you only call it “The City.” Well…it is “The City” after all, isn’t it?
• You know that a “White Castle” is the name of BOTH a fast food chain AND a fast food sandwich. They must build White Castles in Washington. I demand it.
• You consider a corned beef sandwich with lettuce and mayo a sacrilege. Ewwwww
• In the 80′s you wore your hair REALLY high. No. Never.
• You don’t think “What exit” (do you live near?) is very funny. If I had a dime for everytime I was asked that…
• You know that the real first “strip shopping center” in the country is Route 22. I did not know that. Fascinating.
• You know that people from 609 area code are “a little different.” Hey! I’m from the 609 area code, thank you. :)
• You know that no respectable New Jerseyan goes to Princeton – that’s for out-of-staters.
• The Jets-Giants game has started fights at your school or local bar.
• You live within 20 minutes of at least three different malls. Wow that’s so true. Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Burlington. LOL
• You can see the Manhattan skyline from some part of your town.
• You refer to all highways and interstates by their numbers.
• Every year, you had at least one kid in your class named Tony. At least!
• You know where every “clip” shown in the Sopranos opening credits is. I try not to watch Sopranos, brings back some memories ;)
• You’ve gotten on the wrong highway trying to get out of Willowbrook Mall. Sadly, I’ve done it too many times. LOL
• You’ve eaten a Boardwalk cheesesteak with vinegar fries. Wildwood…ahhh the memories.
• You have a favorite Atlantic City casino.
• You start planning for Memorial Day weekend in February.
• And finally…You’ve never pumped your own gas. Sometimes…I miss full service only. LOL