22 Things You Know If You Grew Up In Arlington, Texas
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22 Things You Know If You Grew Up In Arlington, Texas

Even though we all say we hate this city, we all kinda love it deep down.

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22 Things You Know If You Grew Up In Arlington, Texas
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1. Cooper is always a nightmare.

This traffic literally never gets any better, especially with constant construction.

2. However, you will are used to the constant construction on major roads.

When these roads take what seems years to complete, you end up accepting the fact that it’s going to be what it’s going to be.

3. Three words: High School Rivalries.

Especially Arlington and Martin, to the point of vulgar vandalism on the school grounds (we all know what this is talking about.) Even being around in the area or proximity of someone from the rival school makes your blood boil.

4. Each high school has a nickname and a stereotype.

I don’t have to elaborate. We all know them.

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5. Whataburger after the Friday night football game.

Everyone is there, and it usually results in a fight.

6. Braums after any other high school function.

Concerts, musicals, etc. You’ll be able to find the Fine Arts kids here.

7. Arlington high schools have the best programs for whatever you’re looking for.

Football, we got it. Music programs? We’re top in the state. Academics? We’re always growing and improving.

8. “Where do you live?”

“Arlington!”
“where?”
“Where the Dallas Cowboys are from.”
“…”
“uh, right between Fort Worth and Dallas”
“Oh!”
(Eventually you’ll just start saying you live in Dallas.)

9. Public transportation? Forget about it.

That’s right. We’re the largest city in the US that has no public transportation offered. Considering the fact that the city is built on entertainment as their resources, you’d think that would have changed by now.

10. There’s so much to do in Arlington, but you’d much rather get out of town.

Yes, there’s baseball, football, Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor and a never-ending list of other things to do, but Fort Worth and Dallas still sound like a better place to be.

11. You can literally drive for half an hour and still be in Arlington.

It’s kind of a pain in the butt, to be honest.

12. Stovall Park during the summer is the place to be.

Everyone and their dog is there just hanging out, playing volleyball and having a good time.

13. You’ve probably been out to River Legacy Park looking for Hell’s Gate or Screaming Bridge.

Being a teenager, you can’t help but seek out a little urban ledgend with a group of friends.

14. If you went to high school in Arlington, you’ll probably see 50% of your class if you go to UTA.

If you want to never see your classmates again after graduating, UTA is the worst possible place to go.

15. It’s a known fact that Bethany has the best boba tea.

(though 1102 is definitely going to take over)

16. We have the best sushi restaurants.

I’m talking about Nagoya and Ahi Poke Bowl here

17. Let’s not forget about the crazy sign-spinner guy off of highway 287.

That guy must be listening to some pretty intense heavy metal music, because he’s throwing his long hair everywhere while he jams out.

18. If you live in North Arlington, you probably have the train schedule memorized.

Even if you get stuck behind a train, you also know exactly how to get around (or rather under) them

19. Driving down Cooper vs driving through Dalworthington Gardens.

Cooper is usually pretty safe to push the speed limit, but there’s always a cop in DWG, and he will give you a ticket.

20. Lake Arlington constantly has the kids with their jacked-up trucks who smoke and think they’re cool.

1.Even though they’re underage and smoking and drinking, the cops don’t seem to care at all.

21. Cats everywhere.

I’ve developed a deep love and sense of sympathy for these four-legged frineds, and I don’t even own one.

22. Even though we all say we hate this city, we all kinda love it deep down.

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