"Hi. I'm from Ohio."

[left-of-center2012]

I was watching an old quiz show on TV (Password Plus) and a female contestant, who looked to be around 40 years old, introduced herself by saying:

“Hi. I’m from Ohio. I’ve lived in California since I was 18 months old …”

And I’m thinking, that’s weird.
Why say she’s from Ohio if she left at 18 months ?

[Skittles]

1. because she is not a native Californian

some people see where they are "from" as where they were born

[JohnnyRingo]

2. I'm from Ohio.

Still am, but I saw a game show moment a couple weeks ago.

A guy won his showcase showdown at the end of The Price Is Right, and it included a new car!!
The guy was thrilled and ran across the stage to the SUV where he promptly turned around and rubbed his ass back and forth on the door.

I guess he wanted to make sure they didn't want it back.

[left-of-center2012]

3. Seriously ?

Nah

[JohnnyRingo]

6. Seriously

While many on the show do a little end zone dance in front of their booty, this guy turned around, bent at the waist, and rubbed his booty on the prize. I've never seen anyone do anything like that.

It reminds me of an old friend who, when asked why he had to buy a new car instead of a late model used one, told me it's "because I want one that no one else has farted in". I guess it's like marking one's territory in a (slightly) less crude way.

[left-of-center2012]

8. Funny story, but ...

I doubt the TV sensors would allow that to be broadcast.

[JohnnyRingo]

9. It's true.

I swear it is. You realize it's not like he dropped his pants. Maybe I should have said he rubbed his back pockets on the car door.

and its a funny story.

[Skittles]

4. STOP IT JOHNNY RINGO

[Emile]

5. The guy who rubbed his ass on the car door from Ohio too?

[JohnnyRingo]

7. No, that was a segue.

[Laffy Kat]

10. I dunno.

When people ask me where I'm from, I usually say, "Well, I was born in Texas but I grew up in Tennessee." We moved to Tennessee when I was an infant. I suppose it's an accuracy thing.