Whether you are originally from Charlotte or have only lived here for a little while, you will know these struggles all too well. From the roads to the weather, Charlotte definitely has its issues, but they are nothing a seasoned Queen City citizen cannot handle. See if you can relate to any of these daily difficulties, or if you’re not from The Hornet’s Nest, maybe you can sympathize.
1. The ever-changing weather.
Charlotte seems like the only place where you have to wear a jacket in the morning only to need a bathing suit by mid-afternoon.
2. The same road can change three times.
Providence to Queens to East Morehead is just one example.
3. Driving on 485 or Providence Road is a hassle at 5 p.m.
You know, it's better to not even try and to just stay where you are until at least 7 p.m.
4. Coming in second to Raleigh.
The roads, the concerts, the everything.
5. You rarely meet someone who is actually from Charlotte.
Nobody that lives here seems to be a Charlotte native, everyone appears to be from just about everywhere else.
6. Every concert is during the week.
All the larger cities get the weekend time slots which means Charlotte always gets the worst showtimes.
7. HB2 is on everyone’s mind
Whether you support it or not, you know you can’t go a week without hearing about it.
8. Losing Superbowl 50
You know that this was probably one of the most disappointing losses of all time for Panthers fans.
9. The city shuts down with a forecast of snow
If the weatherman even mentions the words "snow" or "ice," school is canceled and salt is dumped on the roads immediately.
10. Trying to eat at Cook-Out on a Friday night is a nightmare
The line is always the longest on a Friday night and you may not even be able to fit your car in the parking lot.