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New Jersey Is Not That Bad!

A memoir by a frustrated out-of-stater.

Carly Steiner

Nov 08, 2016

University of Central Florida

Philly Mag

Nothing is more frustrating than being an out of stater at UCF.....unless you go to UCF and you're from New Jersey . Let me get this straight, New Jersey is not that bad. Say it with me! New Jersey is not that bad!!!! Every state has their downsides and I get it but the reputation of NJ is a little ridiculous! Honestly, I blame it on the media. My deepest frustrations go out to the makers of "Jersey Shore," and "Housewives of New Jersey." I hope you guys read this article some day. For those Floridians who judge New Jersey so harshly, I think we have a couple things over you, except for the weather, we will give you that. Here is a list of 15 feelings us Jersey folk get from you all!

1. When people tell me Florida has the best food...

2. How we feel driving on the same road as you

3. When our humor is only funny up north

4. "Are you from the shore??"

5. "You must be Italian!"

6. And no, my accent is not that thick.

7. When I go all out for a tailgate and every other girl is in a romper/dress

8. "Florida goes so much harder than New Jersey."

9. When we go to the gas station for the first time and there's no attendant

10. When you get your nails done and there's no massage after ???

11. Eating Brooklyn Bagels like...

12. And even worse, Eating Pizza like....

13. I mean we definitely dress better

14. We are definitely funnier

15. Honestly, Florida is boring

16. Summers in Florida

17. Embrace us, We only bring personality to this state!

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