You know you're from New Jersey when..........

by Soledad 27 Replies latest jw friends

  • Soledad
    Soledad

    • You've been seriously injured at Action Park.
    • You know that the only people who call it "Joisey" are from New York (usually The Bronx) or Texas.
    • You don't think of citrus when people mention "The Oranges."
    • You know that it's called "Great Adventure," not "Six Flags."
    • You've ordered a hard roll with butter for breakfast.
    • You've known the way to Seaside Heights since you were seven.
    • You've eaten at a diner, when you were stoned or drunk, at 3 am.
    • Whenever you park, there's a Camaro within three spots of you.
    • You remember that the "Two Guys" were from Harrison.
    • You know that the state isn't one big oil refinery.
    • At least three people in your family still love Bruce Springsteen, and you know what town Jon Bon Jovi is from.
    • You know what a "jug handle" is.
    • You know that a WaWa is a convenience store.
    • You know that the state isn't all farmland.
    • You know that there are no "beaches" in new Jersey - there's "The Shore," and you know that the road to the shore is "The Parkway" not "The Garden State Highway."
    • You know that "Piney" isn't referring to a tree.
    • Even your school cafeteria made good Italian subs, and, you call it a "sub" not a "submarine sandwich" or worse yet, a "hoagy" or a "hero."
    • You remember the song from the Palisades Park commercials.
    • You know how to properly negotiate a Circle.
    • You knew that the last question had to do with driving.
    • You know that "Acme" is an actual store, not just a Warner Bros creation.
    • You know that this is the only "New..." state that doesn't require "New" to identify it (like, try ...Mexico, ...York, ...Hampshire (doesn't work, does it?).
    • You know how to translate this conversation: "Jeet yet?" "No, Jew?"
    • You only go to New York City for day trips, and you only call it "The City."
    • You know that a "White Castle" is the name of BOTH a fast food chain AND a fast food sandwich.
    • You consider a corned beef sandwich with lettuce and mayo a sacrilege.
    • In the 80's you wore your hair REALLY high.
    • You don't think "What exit" (do you live near?) is very funny.
    • You know that the real first "strip shopping center" in the country is Route 22.
    • You know that people from 609 area code are "a little different."
    • You know that no respectable New Jerseyan goes to Princeton - that's for out-of-staters.
    • The Jets-Giants game has started fights at your school or local bar.
    • You live within 20 minutes of at least three different malls.
    • You can see the Manhattan skyline from some part of your town.
    • You refer to all highways and interstates by their numbers.
    • Every year, you had at least one kid in your class named Tony.
    • You know where every "clip" shown in the Sopranos opening credits is.
    • You've gotten on the wrong highway trying to get out of Willowbrook Mall.
    • You've eaten a Boardwalk cheesesteak with vinegar fries.
    • You have a favorite Atlantic City casino.
    • You start planning for Memorial Day weekend in February.
    • And finally...
    • You've never pumped your own gas.

  • minimus
    minimus

    I guess this will only tickle the bones of those living in or near New Jersey.

  • rocky220
    rocky220

    Hey Soledad!!!!! [lol]

    I was born in Orange, NJ......hahahahahahahahah!

    I love it!!!!!!! rocky220

  • DevonMcBride
    DevonMcBride

    I'm from PA, near Philly so I still understood most of these.

  • Soledad
    Soledad

    it's funny I've never lived in NJ but most of this stuff makes sense to me

  • TresHappy
    TresHappy

    I went to the armpit of NJ in 2003 (Jersey City) and all of these make sense to me - especially the pumping gas one!

  • tweety
    tweety

    I was born and raised in Pa, but I can relate to a lot of them.

    Dee

  • devinsmom
    devinsmom
    went to the armpit of NJ in 2003 (Jersey City) and all of these make sense to me - especially the pumping gas one!

    I grew up in New York and I always thought that Newark was the armpit...or atleast it smelled like it was anyway!

  • Sassy
    Sassy

    I'll have to show these to my bf... he's from New Jersey

  • talesin
    talesin

    I have an honest question for any of you Jersey Girls out there ---

    What's not to love about Kevin Smith?

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