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8 Things Every Phoenician Arizonan Will Protect With Their Lives

Yes, it is hotter than Texas. No, we don't care it's a dry heat.

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8 Things Every Phoenician Arizonan Will Protect With Their Lives

Phoenix, Arizona is the sixth most populated city in the country (HA. Take that, Philadelphia). That being said, there doesn't seem like there is much to do in Phoenix, especially when you've lived here your entire life. However, the things that we have, we will protect.

If you have a friend from Phoenix you want to annoy or if you're a native Phoenician wanting to relate, here's my list of the top 8 things Phoenicians cannot get enough of.

Dutch Bros.

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This one is for us young Phoenicians. Dutch Bros. is a drive-thru or walk-up coffee chain, but what makes it so special is its exclusivity. Dutch is only located in seven western states. When there isn't anything to do? Dutch. The way to start your day? Dutch. The way to end your night? Dutch. When you want a quick treat? Dutch. Dutch is always the answer.

Our 5 major sports teams.

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Now I'm not saying we're particularly good at these sports, but we do have all the major sports teams in one state. Football, Basketball (men's and women's), Hockey and Baseball.

Sunsets.

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Phoenix has some of the prettiest sunsets you'll ever see. It's not uncommon to find sunset pics on social media from the locals. The best sunset pictures will often combine the sunset with a Dutch drink, pay attention to your Phoenician friends' Snapchat, I'll bet you will see at least one this summer.

Their hyrdoflasks.

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It's no secret the heat goes crazy in Phoenix. The best way to combat the heat includes having water with you at all times. Hydroflasks keep your water cold all day, so don't get in the way of your Phoenician and their Hydro.

ASU vs UA.

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Chances are if you're from Phoenix, you're rooting for the Old Maroon and Gold. The rivalry between Arizona State and the University of Arizona is absolutely insane, it is not a joke. It's one of the best and oldest university rivalries.

The correct term for more than one cactus.

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Don't you dare say "cactuses," you will be corrected and met with harsh looks. Phoenicians will definitely have a Hermione Granger moment if you don't call it "cacti."

Our grid system.

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Our driving may not be the best, especially at the sight of rain, but we do make up for it. Phoenix has a grid system, which runs like a -you guessed it — grid. It's almost impossible to get lost.

The heat.

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We knew it was coming. With Phoenix casually hitting the hundreds on a normal day and truly not cooling off until very late in the year, Phoenix is one of the hottest cities in the country. With our record high rivaling that of Death Valley, I would say that we deserve this title. And I just know all you Southerners are screeching about how Phoenix is a dry heat so it's not as bad as your humidity. To that I say, us Phoenicians will protect our temperature status with our lives. By the way, no state is hotter than Arizona.

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