From the weather to the food to the overall culture, Rochester, N.Y. is a one-of-a-kind place to be. If you've grown up in Rochester or live in Rochester, here are some things you've probably noticed over the years:
1. You find yourself laughing at the places that go into panic mode over 1 inch of snow.
Six inches of snow? Bring it.
2. Eating garbage is acceptable and often encouraged.
All hail the garbage plate, a classic Rochester staple.
3. Going to Wegmans is basically the equivalent of a high school reunion.
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Either a good thing or a bad thing depending on how much you liked high school.
4. Going anywhere near the expressway between the hours of 4 and 6 pm is basically inflicting a slow and painful death.
Every single time.
5. When leaving the house, it’s necessary to prepare for all types of weather, because it changes FAST.
Sunny one minute, wintery tundra the next. We've all experienced it.
6. You always have to explain where Rochester is to people that aren’t from Rochester.
“No, Rochester doesn’t border Canada”
7. Explaining how the towns and cities are related can be a bit confusing as well.
"So the towns are like boroughs?"
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8. At one point or another you’ve gotten made fun of for the way you say your “As”
“Oh, you’re from Raaaaahchester?”
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9. Rochester has some of the best local food and coffee shops.
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10. Being from Rochester has its pros and cons, but at the end of the day you still love it and wouldn't trade your experience for anything.
