If you were to describe Delco to someone, you may be at a loss for words because it's quite...unique. You may start out by attempting to explain where it's located, or what there is to do there (which isn't much).
As someone who was born and raised in Delaware County, I most definitely relate to each of these 10 things:
1. You practically live at Wawa
No matter what part of Delco you're in, there's always a Wawa within 5 minutes from you — no exceptions.
2. You've eaten at the Applebees on Macdade more times than you can count
"Anyone wanna get half-priced apps tonight?"
3. You're bored more often than not
There's not much to do in Delco besides eat, honestly.
4. There's nothing else to do except walk around Springfield Mall
"What do you guys wanna do?"
"Ugh, I don't know."
"The mall, I guess."
"Nah...I was just there yesterday."
*5 minutes later*
"Okay fine let's go."
5. Going to Swarthmore College on nice days is considered an adventure
Whether it be to have photo shoots, walk around, hike on the trails, or take prom pics, Swarthmore College is where all the Delco kids go when the weather is nice.
6. You think of Media and Swarthmore as the "nice parts of Delco"
Let's face it, Dining Under the Stars is our version of "fine dining" and it's as fancy as one can get in Delco. While in Media, you might as well hit up Jaco Taco for the tenth time this month.
7. You tell people you're from Philly, but you actually aren't
It's so much easier to say you're from Philly rather than having to explain where Delco is.
8. People make fun of your accent and slang
Upon entering college, I've had to explain what "that's the geek" and "drawlin'" mean to many, many people.
9. People also try and correct you for calling it "water ice"
We simply don't care if it's called "Italian ice" every where else. It's water ice here. PERIOD.
10. You actually LOVE Aunt Mary Pat
Oh hey yous guys, did somebody call for a legend?
