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10 Signs You Are From Anderson, SC

Fellow Andersonians unite.

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10 Signs You Are From Anderson, SC
Bailey Davidson

A-Town. The Big A. Electric City. If you know, you know. And if you don't, you should. Here are 10 signs you grew up in Anderson, SC.

1. 85% of your diet is bird dogs.

Single or double plate are really your only two options when you go to JC’s, and with all their fried chicken, honey mustard, and bacon goodness you might as well go for the double. Oh and don’t forget to stop and talk at every table on your way to order because you are sure to know about half the people in the restaurant, give or take a few.

2. You wear Clemson natty gear at least twice a week.

In South Carolina you are either Clemson or Carolina. It has got to be one of the two. And with the recent National Championship win by the tigers as well as the close proximity to Clemson, Anderson is teeming with orange and purple.

3. Every formal dinner you attend is at either Sullivan’s, Nami, or The Galley.

Prom, cotillion, birthdays, office parties, or client meetings. If you are dressed up for the evening you are eating at one of the three. Hey at least we have three options.

4. Chick-fil-A is more than just a fast food chain to you.

It is a hangout spot, bible study meeting hall, and all three meals for the day kind of place. When all else fails you’ll always end up here, and you won’t be mad about it. It is always their pleasure to serve you.

5. Lake Hartwell is your go-to summer holiday location.

Memorial Day, 4th of July, or just any summer weekend is spent on the lake. Well that is if you aren’t down at the South Carolina coast. Don’t have a boat? That’s okay, odds are you know someone that does.

6. TL Hanna versus Westside is real.

The bad blood runs deep. Yes they’re only high schools, but if you know you know. Personally, HAIL TL.

7. Church Basketball is more important to you than NBA.

Never picked up a basketball in your life? Doesn’t matter. You’re on the team. And everyone comes to watch you too, so the pressures on. Maybe a scholarship isn’t on the line, but that doesn’t make it any less intense!

8. NewSpring is considered a tourist attraction.

Whether you are a regular attendee, or have never gone in your life you still know it exists. You’ll never drive anywhere in Anderson without passing at least 3 cars with the NewSpring logo bumper sticker.

9. QT is more than just a gas station to you.

It’s your one stop shop for everything snack related. Have some time to kill on a Friday night? You’ll find every high schooler in the QT parking lot. Slushies on slushies on slushies.

10. You can’t wait to get out.

But once you do, you’ll realize you appreciate the place that raised you a whole lot more.

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