We all see it and we all know what I'm talking about: those weekly "10 Things Only People '________' Understand." Maybe it's about your home town, your high school, Greek life, or your unique satanic cult, but in the days of being addicted to BuzzFeed, these near-constant articles are alive and well. For those who ceaselessly indulge on this type of high-quality reading - or for those who write it - there are a few things only you probably understand. So, let's get started:
1. You're Probably From The Middle of Nowhere
Maybe you're from Minerva, Ohio. Maybe you're from White Haven, Pennsylvania. Or better yet, maybe that's too specific, and instead you're from a more broad region such as "Southeast Ohio" as I saw an article about a few weeks ago. Whatever it may be, we can all agree on one thing: when you drive through, the line between reality and walking through the barren, post-apocalyptic wasteland in Fallout 4 is a blurry one.
2. Or, Maybe You're From A Massive Metropolis
10 things that only people from Pittsburgh understand? Good thing you wrote this; there is literally nobody else in the world - especially the 2.3 million people in the Pitt metro - that could ever understand or relate to this. It's such a unique perspective, and the world is now better because you shared it.
3. It's All About That Small Target Demographic
The internet runs on display advertising, often sold on a "cost per thousand" model. Thankfully, that article about all 5 people who live in Coshocton is there to reach the masses and keep the cash flowing.
4. All Hail BuzzFeed
Finding credible media is tough these days. Fortunately, we're not just limited to the likes of BBC or the historic and Pulitzer-winning works of The Star; BuzzFeed has our backs. In a world where quality writing and world-changing photojournalism is crucial, you know that you can always find a series of GIFs to describe your life.
5. Wish It, Want It, Do It
If you don't get this reference, I'm surprised you're even reading this.
6-10. Repeat 1 through 5
Doesn't matter if it's aluminum cans or artistic content: it's all about recycling. Has it been done before? Awesome. Let's change a few words and fire it up again. It's 2017 and that "Find/Replace" function on Microsoft Word is a journalistic game-changer. We're not cavemen; we have technology.
