20 Signs You're From New Jersey
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20 Signs You're From New Jersey

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20 Signs You're From New Jersey
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There are many telltale signs of being from New Jersey. Here are some of them.

1. When you tell people you're from New Jersey, they automatically think you're from the "Jersey Shore."

2. You consistently have to defend New Jersey because the Jersey Shore has given it a bad reputation.

3. You feel privileged that you don't have to pump your own gas and think it's silly that everyone else has to.

4. There is a never-ending debate about whether the correct term is pork roll or Taylor Ham.

5. But regardless of the terminology, when you pair it with egg and cheese and put it on a bagel, it is glorious. And you simply can't live without it.

6. This is a common occurrence in certain parts of New Jersey.

7. When people say "joisey."

8. Your town is so small that when people ask where you're from, you automatically list the next closest major town/city.

9. When people bring up the whole "armpit of America" thing.

10. You're forced to pick a New York football team to root for.

11. And baseball team.

12. You can't leave your house without seeing someone you know.

13. The hiking is beyond beautiful.

14. So is the shore.

15. Our produce is the best.

16. You never have to travel far to get said produce (or go apple/pumpkin picking).

17. You love the convenience of being so close to New York City (but would never want to actually live there).

18. You never have to search or travel more than 10 minutes for a diner.

19. We are strong.

20. No matter where life takes you, you'll always be proud to call New Jersey your home.

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