Since the hashtag became a trending topic on Twitter last week, I’ve decided to post my own variation of things people can relate to if they've grown up in NJ. We may not be the biggest state, but we're one of the most populated, most famous and most amazing states in the U.S. Yes, I AM SURE OF THAT. SORRY AM I BEING TOO LOUD?? I DON'T CARE I HAVE TOO MUCH PRIDE FOR MY STATE!!
1. Fighting with people about what you call this. (By the way, it's Taylor Ham and Obama even said so)
2. Not having to worry about pumping your own gas.
3. Living 20 minutes from at least 2-3 different malls.
4. Even if you're going all the way to Cape May you still felt like this was the halfway point to the shore.
5. Ordering these at the diner every single time. (#discofries)
6. Most people would rather buy tickets close-up to the singers, but you know sitting right here on the lawn is better.
7. Prom weekend was either spent in Wildwood or Seaside.
8. You've stressed about ripping the colored seals off this state test.
9. TBT to when Halloween was cancelled.
10. Conquering your fear of roller coasters here.
11. Actually getting to celebrate Mischief Night.
12. But knowing fireworks are technically illegal.
13. Hearing things outside when it's dark out and assuming it's him.
14. Every time you hear the name Sandy you cringe a little.
15. Spending hours waiting for this channel to call your town out.
16. Dealing with traffic/road rage.
17. Knowing the unofficial start of summer is Memorial Day Weekend and the end is Labor Day weekend.
18. Being Pizza snobs...and bagel snobs...and honestly, Jersey just has some of the best food.
19. It's called a jug handle not a "left turn."
20. Feeling like your school was the only one that didn't get the snow day call.
21. Never knowing what to wear outside because the weather is completely unpredictable.
22. Sports teams are a huge debate. Jets or Giants, Yankees or Mets, Devils or Rangers.
23. Your biggest accomplishment was knowing each exit on the parkway. (116 PNC, 82 Seaside Heights, 98 Point Pleasant, 63 LBI)
24. It's considered a sin if you don't listen to some of the greats from here. (I'm looking at you Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Sinatra, Jersey Boys)
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