19 Signs You're From The Dirty 630
Start writing a post
Entertainment

19 Signs You're From The Dirty 630

Listen, 708, you're great. 773, you mean the world to me. 312, I'll never forget you. But the Dirty 630 will always have my heart.

4613
19 Signs You're From The Dirty 630
naperville.il.us

If you go anywhere in the world, except Chicago, it's likely that when people ask where you're from, you say Chicago. This is usually followed up by said questioner making fun of an accent that really isn't that strong, asking if you've ever seen The Bean or been to the "Willis Tower" (*cough* Sears Tower *cough*), and if Portillo's is all it's chalked up to be. But here's the thing, you most likely don't live in the center of the great city of Chicago. Instead, the odds are you live in one of the 62 suburbs of it. Of those 62, there are about 12-15 suburbs that claim to be the original Dirty 630. So if you're from Naperville, Darien, Downers Grove, Willowbrook, Westmont, Lisle, Clarendon Hills, Woodridge, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Bolingbrook, or Burr Ridge, this one's for you.

1. You understand why this is funny.

2. And the irony in this.

3. You’ve had a field trip here at least once in grade school.

4. You’ve lost your mom here more times than you can count.

5. You know this is the ultimate “don’t judge a book by its cover.”

6. You’ve had this meal countless times, and it is just as amazing every time.

7. You hung out here (or downtown Naperville) during your junior high and early high school years.

8. Whether it was for field trips, group play dates, or the famous Zoo Lights, you’ve definitely been here. (Although not technically located in the Dirty 630).

9. You know it’s better to just go to Target.

10. You’ve had some sort of parent forced/staged photo shoot here.

11. You ice skated here until you were old enough to go to Millennium Park.

12. You know this is the perfect end to a fun night.

13. You know about this hidden gem, and it’s only 10 minutes from your house.

14. You’ve heard horror stories about this place, but have never actually been here. (Or you’ve been here, but only to meet a B-List celebrity like DJ Pauly D).

15. You live within a 10-mile radius of six major shopping malls.

16. You went to high school at DGS, DGN, HSHS, HCHS, NVHS, NNHS, NCHS, or WVHS. Or if you went to private school, at either Benet, Naz, Montini, or Fenwick.

17. You had your prom and/or (school sponsored) prom after party at Navy Pier or the Shedd.

18. You know Plainfield Rd., 75th St., and 63rd St. like the back of your hand.

19. You use the expression Dirty 630 when describing where you’re from.

But really...


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

57996
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

37359
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

959024
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

192480
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments