13 Signs You're From A Hometown That Nobody Else Has Heard Of Or Cares About | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

13 Signs You're From A Hometown That Nobody Else Has Heard Of Or Cares About

Odyssey rejects: Now, not rejected.

22
13 Signs You're From A Hometown That Nobody Else Has Heard Of Or Cares About
Google

Since people were so thrown off by my recent article, "34 Chokers That Are Actually Deadly Snakes But Super Cute," I have decided to do it again. Thanks to Odyssey Rejects, I'm continuing to write ridiculous articles from a Twitter account.

So without further ado, I have created a template for you to follow if you ever feel inclined to write an article about your hometown. Simply fill in your hometown's unique facts and boom, you've got an article that only the people that are actually from your hometown will care to click on.

1. You have a high school rivalry with the neighboring town, but you'll never forget that one time you beat them in that one game.

Not to mention you still feel a little angry when someone tells you they're from your rival town.

2. There's some cool little diner or coffee shop that everyone goes to.

It's the place to be, especially on that one day of the week that they have a special.

3. There was some semi-famous person that came out of your town that you're weirdly proud of even though most people still don't know who they are.

"Did you see that one movie where that guy walked around in the background of the supermarket scene as an extra?" Yeah dude, he's from my hometown! Pretty crazy, huh?

4. You and all your friends and family are all hardcore fans of the same (and only) sports team in the area.

Either that or you fall on a bordering town in which the team you cheer for is a highly contested issue among peers.

5. You know how to pronounce everything correctly and when some naive person comes in from out of town, you'll make fun of their accent until they leave.

"HAHA. Look at this loser. He's pronouncing the name of that nearby city with 56 letters, 14 numbers and six apostrophes all wrong. He's obviously an outsider."

6. There's some sort of issue with a road somewhere in your town.

"Ugh, yeah. Sorry I'm late for school. I got stuck at that red light at that one intersection again. That's the worst."

7. The weather in your hometown is totally unique and no one else has ever experienced that kind of weather. Ever.

And it probably affected your ability to go to school (or you're pissed it didn't.)

8. Your town has an area code and you refer to it as if people have actually memorized all area codes ever.

I will only let this slide if you are actually from Beverly Hills.

9. There's a fair or a parade and if you don't go to it, you're not truly from your town (even if you are.)

"Hey man, I didn't see you at that generic festival we have every year. It's like you're not even from here."

10. There was a clothing trend at your high school. Other people just wouldn't understand.

No one else in the world was into the Ugg boots trend. That was totally just your school.

11. You either graduated with like 800 people or four and for some reason, it seems like an important statistic.

Everybody either knew everyone's business or you didn't even know the names of half the people you graduated with. There is no in between.

12. You know the best local places to get anything you could ever want: donuts, coffee, ice cream...

You bring all your friends from out of town there to experience the "culture" of your city.

13. Your hometown is obviously the best hometown. It's "super special" and "one of a kind" and will always hold a piece of your heart wherever you go.

And damn it, you're proud to be from there.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

1390
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

838
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

200018
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

20760
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments