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cubarican210

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You know you're from Jersey when
« on: September 15, 2010, 03:38:05 pm »
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."
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.
Whenever you park, there's a Camaro within three spots of you.
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.
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 that "Piney" isn't referring to a tree.
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."
You remember the song from the Palisades Park commercials.
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 know how to translate this conversation: "Jeet yet?" "No, Jew?" (Did you eat yet? No, you?)
You only go to New York City for day trips, and you only call it "The City."
You know that a "White Castle" is the name of BOTH a fast food chain AND a fast food sandwich.
You consider a corned beef sandwich with lettuce and mayo a sacrilege.
In the 80's you wore your hair REALLY high.
You don't think "What exit" (do you live near?) is very funny.
You know that the real first "strip shopping center" in the country is Route 22.
You know that people from 609 area code are "a little different."
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.
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.
You know where every "clip" shown in the Sopranos opening credits is.
You've gotten on the wrong highway trying to get out of Willowbrook Mall.
You've eaten a Boardwalk cheesesteak with vinegar fries.
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.

wongjason72

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Re: You know you're from Jersey when
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2010, 05:01:56 pm »
LOL
So true, some of it.
=)

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Re: You know you're from Jersey when
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2010, 05:42:49 pm »
Lol, funny.. dont forget the spray tan!

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Re: You know you're from Jersey when
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2010, 04:39:32 am »
Only some of this is right. There's a pretty big difference between South Jersey and North Jersey. Some of these things are only true for one or the other. For example, in South Jersey, the City usually refers to Philadelphia.

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Re: You know you're from Jersey when
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2010, 10:09:41 am »
This is great, love reading these things  :thumbsup:

cubarican210

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Re: You know you're from Jersey when
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2010, 10:40:08 am »
Only some of this is right. There's a pretty big difference between South Jersey and North Jersey. Some of these things are only true for one or the other. For example, in South Jersey, the City usually refers to Philadelphia.

I agree you are so right about that. I'm from Philly. But I did live in North Jersey when I was a kid. To be more exact Jersey City. I miss it up there. Right now, my grand-parents are in Maywood which is near Hackensack. That area is awesome. I really love it. I was considering moving up there but Jersey is mad expensive to live in. It's just mad funny that North Jersey goes for the Yankees, while South Jersey goes for the Phillies. The state is so divided in that sense. I Really think Jersey should get their own baseball team. It really cracks me up how the Giants play in East Rutherford, NJ but their corporate offices are in NY. Just hand them over to Jersey. More money for Jersey yay!! Lol! 

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Re: You know you're from Jersey when
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2010, 01:16:20 pm »
I was considering moving up there but Jersey is mad expensive to live in.

You can say that again  >:(  :thumbsup:

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