The Golden state is arguably one of the most famous and infamous states to make up the U.S. But, a section of that state known as Southern California makes it a heck of a lot better, so without further ado, here are 15 things southern Californians know to be true:
1. There is kind of a reputation to uphold.
Don't Worry Golden State, you're doing a great job maintaining it! Great food, great waves, great tans, and that is only where the list begins.
2. In-N-Out Burger is always an acceptable and delicious option, an option that nobody minds waiting for.
No matter how long the wait, Californians will tough out the whatever is thrown our way in order to get our In-N-Out during that lunch hour rush.
3. Hella, Rad, and Grody are the essential to a good conversation.
Don't lie, if you've grown up in California then you know you have definitely said each of these and most likely a variation of these in combinations.
4. Listen very carefully, "dudette" is not a thing. I repeat. "Dudette" is not a thing.
If you're going to say it at all just save yourself now and stick to dude.
5. Housing prices are ridiculous.
*Walks into one room bungalow with no plumbing that's falling apart* Realtor: "Now because that's a beachfront that will be $2,000,000
6. The cold makes you anxious considering you live a life of comfortable 75 degrees year-round.
For the most part, the weather in SoCal is a perfect year-round 75. With the exception of summer when it becomes perfectly hot beach weather. Other than that the SoCal residents tend to get a little nervous in the presence of chilly weather.
7. Contrary to popular belief, Hollywood does not make up all of Southern California.
Similar to the mathematical idea that all squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares. Hollywood may be part of southern California, but not all of southern California is Hollywood.
8. And on that note, WE DO NOT all know celebrities.
Seriously. It just doesn't happen, the probability of every Californian living near or knowing a celebrity just isn't possible.
9.You are aware of the Disneyland Vs. Disney World rivalry.
Just to make it clear, there is an obvious winner and that is the ORIGINAL Walt Disneyland Park.
10. Earthquakes are no big deal.
Due to California's convenient positioning on the San Andreas Fault, the Golden State gets hit with tons of earthquakes. Every Californian knows that no matter where they end up in life that they will always be a pro during an earthquake drill.
11. When you finally get a chance to swim in the Atlantic Ocean, it feels like you dove into the Antarctic.
Not only is it freezing compared to the warm Pacific ocean the sunny California days have spoiled us with, but as time goes by it never feels as if it warms up.
12. We kinda got a thing for Mexican food.
Just to be clear Tex-Mex won't cut it, here in California we like our Mexican food as authentic as we like our avocados ripe.
13. Living near a beach is a dream.
*Especially if you get to be one of those lucky few to be close enough to board, bike, or walk to.
14. Nothing makes you sadder than when you have to leave SoCal.
*Cues uncontrollable ugly sobs*
15. But, at the end of the day, you know that no matter what you are a Southern Californian at heart.
No matter what coast you live on, once a Californian... always a Californian. In the wise words of Ron Burgundy, "You stay classy Southern California."
