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15 Ways You Know You're From Austin

If you're from the 512, you know these things to be true.

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15 Ways You Know You're From Austin

Being an Austinite is something to be very proud of. Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World, home to the best food you will ever taste and nicest people you will ever meet. Anyone who grew up there can relate to these things:

1. Whether you go to UT or not, you're a longhorn at heart...

Yeah, the football team kind of sucks, but OU sucks more.

2. It's not unusual to wait a couple of hours for Franklin's BBQ.

The four hour wait was definitely worth it.

3. You probably go to ACL and SXSW every. single. year.

And you're offended when someone who isn't from around here doesn't know what they are. ACL > Coachella.

4. You've had family pictures taken in a field of bluebonnets before..

But contrary to popular belief, it is NOT illegal to pick them.

5. You're convinced Austin is the best city in Texas.

Q: What are Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston?

A: Irrelevant.

6. Construction. Construction everywhere.

When you're the fastest growing big city in the country, you've got to make a lot of changes to fit everybody.

7. On that note: Californians, go back to where you came from.

Yes, we know our city is awesome, and no offense, but you're kind of killing our vibe.

8. Lake Travis filling back up was the best thing to happen since sliced bread.

So, so many memories on that lake. It's great to have you back, Travis.

9. You avoid I-35 and Mopac between the hours of 3:30 and 7:30 at all costs.

And when you do get stuck in stop and go traffic, you're probably yelling at all the idiot drivers. (There's a lot of them.)

10. Kendra Scott is everywhere.

Austin is the birthplace of this popular brand, so naturally, it's worn by every girl within a 10 mile radius.

11. Stand up paddle boarding is a summer tradition.

You can't beat seeing the Austin skyline from the water. Also, it's surprisingly a great workout.

12. You can't beat Austin's nightlife.

If you've ever been to 6th Street, you know there's no question about this. ATX does it best.

13. You own at least one pair of cowboy boots.

If you don't, you're doing it wrong.

14. You know graffiti can be one of the coolest forms of art.

There are too many pictures to even attach here, but our wall art is our pride and joy. If you don't know what I'm talking about, give "I love you so much wall" "graffiti park austin" "hi how are you wall" and "austin graffiti" a Google.

15. What are seasons?

Texas is the most bipolar state ever when it comes to the weather. You can have fall, winter, spring, and summer all in one week! We're all about diversity.

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