Kire
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Wed Nov-10-04 10:32 PM
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You Know You're from New Jersey When... |
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You Know You're from New Jersey When...
...you recognize or can relate to at least 10 of these:
* 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.
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Wed Nov-10-04 10:38 PM
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1. Ah, sweet New Jersey....that "Joisey" thing pisses me off SO bad. |
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When I used to meet people and say I was from New Jersey, they'd say "New Joisey" like it was the funniest thing ever, and I'd look at them like "did I just fucking SAY New Joisey? NO, I didn't."
I never thought it was funny or amusing. Uh, I'm a bit high strung sometimes. :)
If anything, New Jerseyans lean on their 'r's'.
Nice list. But I don't know any song for Palisades Park??
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Wed Nov-10-04 10:49 PM
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3. The Palisades Park Song |
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Edited on Wed Nov-10-04 10:52 PM by CO Liberal
Not the one Chuck Barris wrote and Freddie Cannon sang in 1962 - the one in their radio and TV commercials:
Palisades has the rides, Palisades has the fun Come one over Shows and dancing are free, so's the parking so gee, Come one over
Palisades from coast to coast Where a dime buys the most Palisades Anusement Park Swings all day and after dark
Bump-da-dump-da-dum!!
Ride the coaster, get cool in the waves in the pool You'll have fun - So come on over.
Bump-da-dump-da-dum-bump!!!
(Believe it or not, I typed that from memory. And palisades Park closed in 1970....)
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Wed Nov-10-04 10:54 PM
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6. I stand in awe, see my half assed attempt below n/t |
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Wed Nov-10-04 10:53 PM
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5. It was a long long long time ago and I was very very very young. |
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Part of it went
Palisades amusement park Swings all day and after dark. Ride the coaster get cool in the waves in the pool
That's it I can't remember any more of it.
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Wed Nov-10-04 10:44 PM
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2. I can definately relate to this list! |
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"You know that people from 609 area code are "a little different." Hey I take offense to that one! :P
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Wed Nov-10-04 10:51 PM
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As a NJ native (who was moved to Lancaster, PA against her will...) I must say that these do ring true...especially the pumping your own gas...In PA there is NO full service, so I had to learn. And the kids in school CRACKED UP when they heard me say coffee...too bad my beautiful accent is almost gone...how I loved it so!
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Wed Nov-10-04 10:58 PM
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7. That gas pumping IS pretty cool. |
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Who wants to get out of the car in the dead of winter??
Pshaw!
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Wed Nov-10-04 10:58 PM
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Damn ... I can relate to all of them, LOL! Great list! :toast:
You've eaten at a diner, when you were stoned or drunk, at 3 am.
Hasn't everyone? You haven't lived until you've had french fries and gravy at 3 am! :D
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Wed Nov-10-04 10:59 PM
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9. A Couple Missing From the List |
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* Half your high school graduating class went to either Rutgers or County College of Morris.
* Your elementary school field trip was to Morristown or Turtle Back Zoo.
* You think that High Point is a really tall mountain.
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Wed Nov-10-04 11:02 PM
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I remember that place! My school always took us there or to Wild West City. :D
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Wed Nov-10-04 11:10 PM
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I almost forgot about that place.
And Space Farms.
And Bowcraft Playland on Route 22.
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Wed Nov-10-04 11:13 PM
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14. How could I forget Space Farms?! |
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We had a couple of field trips there, too! Ah, memories ... :)
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Thu Nov-11-04 05:32 PM
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I thought I heard that it closed. Does anyone know?
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Thu Nov-11-04 05:35 PM
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Wed Nov-10-04 11:06 PM
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11. I'm not "from" New Jersey |
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but I live there now and I've grown to love its unique character and quirks. Here's my favorite NJ website: http://www.weirdnj.com/
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Wed Nov-10-04 11:08 PM
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12. I just thought of one ... |
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You know the "Jersey Devil" isn't a hockey player.
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Wed Nov-10-04 11:42 PM
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15. I've pumped my own gas . . . |
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. . . exactly ONCE in 35 years of driving!
My out-of-state female relatives are so envious of how we in NJ have only full-service gas.
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