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25 Signs You Grew Up In New Jersery

Do you spend summers "down the shore" and winters freezing under mounds of snow? Then you're probably from Jersey.

Steph Spero

Jul 11, 2016

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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)

25. And finally, being so proud of your state that you don't let anyone tell you we're not the best.

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Do you spend summers "down the shore" and winters freezing under mounds of snow? Then you're probably from Jersey.

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)

25. And finally, being so proud of your state that you don't let anyone tell you we're not the best.

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2. If you really care about your grades

3. When you get a new homework assignment

4. When people ask what you're going to do after college

5. When you see people who don't study and get good grades

6. We're all broke here

7. FREE FOOD IS FREE FOOD!

8. When it seems like everyone in class is smart - EXCEPT THE PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP PROJECT!!

Other than knowledge and all those important things

How to take stairs.

Caffeine is your friend.

How to study.

Finding free food.

How to take a nap anywhere.

How to appreciate sleep.

How to procrastinate productively.

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1. As a freshman, one does get to be called “freshman” by upperclassmen when they walk to parties in a mob of people.

2. Some of the best stories happen after 2 a.m.

3. Upperclassmen live for meal swipes from freshman because they are poor and need free food.

4. People are struggling just as much as you are so you're not alone.

5. You will never take privacy or personal space for granted ever again.

6. You are not the only one who has slept on the community bathroom floor after a night out.

7. Skipping class for Netflix is a valid excuse.

8. It’s totally acceptable to bring a pot of coffee, a sleeping bag and a pillow to the library.

9. Having class with a friend is the best because you can trade off days on who goes to class.

10. When you are a senior, you take the easiest classes to boost your GPA.

11. How to pull an all-nighter.

12. How to handle drunk people.

13. The drunk you does not look out for sober you about 90 percent of the time.

14. How to deal with a hangover.

15. How to interact with people very different from you.

16. The perfect amount to procrastinate on every assignment.

17. How to pass a class without paying for the textbook that was "required."

18. How to calculate your grades to see what you need on every test in order to maintain a passing grade.

19. How to hook-up with someone without getting emotions involved (but we all know that doesn’t happen).

20. How to handle your roommate when you want to strangle them.

21. That you miss your parent’s every day.

22. How to get into a bar when you aren’t 21.

23. How to BS on assignments, out loud and on your resume.

24. That theme parties are the greatest.

25. How to find free events that have free food.

26. That when there are puppies on campus it will be the greatest day of your life.

27. Alarms are necessary and you must set like seven of them in order to wake up in time for class.

28. Greek parties are exactly how they are in movies.

29. Care packages are treated like Christmas presents.

30. The friends you meet in college will become your bridesmaids and groomsmen.

31. That printers only break when you need them the most.

32. Cereal, ramen noodles, Easy Mac and microwavable pancakes can be used for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

33. That classes before 8 a.m. should be illegal.

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