As everyone from Opelika knows, it is the best place ever! You can quickly spot an Opelikian if you look for these thirteen steps.

1. You have to tell everyone you're from Auburn.

No one has heard of Opelika but everyone's heard of Auburn. You might as well not even mention Opelika unless you want to receive blank stares. When you say you're from Auburn, a light comes on. "Oh!" they say, "The big football town?"

2. Your schedule is planned around football.

Friday nights are dedicated to going to high school games. Saturdays are dedicated to tailgating and watching college games.

3. One question haunts you every single day.

Auburn or Alabama? No one escapes this question. It has destroyed friendships and torn apart families. You must pick a side and if its the wrong one, you're in for it.

4. You know pretty much everyone in town.

There is no way you can go to Walmart in sweats and without a bra because you are bound to see your second-grade teacher's son or the babysitter you had when you were three.

5. Mrs. Story's milkshakes are the staple summer meal.

You pity the people who have had to survive on Dairy Queen. Mrs. Story's is the place to be on hot July days or even slightly chilly November evenings.

6. You have to specify which place you're going.

In a place where there are four Waffle Houses, two movie theaters, two Walmarts, and at least five Mexican restaurants, it can be hard to figure out where everyone is meeting. You always have to clarify which Waffle House, the Auburn one near campus or the Opelika one near the car dealerships?

7. The fact that Tiger Town is in Opelika confuses you.

Why did they name it Tiger Town? It's not in Auburn. Shouldn't it be named Bulldog town or something?!?

8. The history of Monkey Park never ceases to amaze you.

You hear the story every year when summer is getting close. "You know why they call it Monkey Park? Because there actually used to be monkeys there once!"- said every person older than 35.

9. You never miss a Summer Swing.

Summer Swings are the best. Between the high school bands, the food, the weather, or the Elvis impersonator, it's hard to choose the best part. As a kid, you would run around the park. As an adult, you sit on a blanket with friends and just enjoy the music. Either way, Summer Swings are the best.

10. Downtown is where you go to get a great meal.

Downtown holds the treasure trove of food places: The Irish Bred Pub, Breezeway, Jefferson's, Ma Fia's, and Niffer's, just to name a few.

11. You know that the Golden Cherry Motel helped Sally Field win that Oscar.

Norma Rae was a cinematic masterpiece only because it was filmed partly in Opelika. Yeah, yeah, Sally Field is an amazing actress, but the real star was the Golden Cherry Motel. No one passes the Golden Cherry without commenting that it has been in a movie.

12. The Rec Center was the place to be.

Before it closed, the rec center was the best. The Friday Night Drop-ins, the pool, the dances, nothing could beat it. Now, the Sportsplex has taken its place and is just as great.

13. You wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

Opelika has it all. Beautiful views, nice people, good food, and great football. Who would want to leave?