There is no place like home, especially when your home happens to be Buffalo, New York. People from Buffalo simply love Buffalo and people who aren't from Buffalo just don't understand it. We have been coined a "drinking city with a sports problem" and we dawn that title proudly. Here are things that only people from Buffalo will understand:
1. There is more to Buffalo than just snow and sports.
So when I say I'm from Buffalo don't ask me about the snow.
2. But, you do laugh when people can't drive in it.
What don't you people understand about it? I can drive in 5 feet of it!
3. And then there was the whole Snowvember thing...
Looking back that was pretty insane.
4. ...and the blizzard of 77.
"Go home, buy a six pack of Genny, and watch a good football game."
5. You definitely know what "Lake Effect" means.
*schools still stay open*
6. Okay, so we admit, we get a lot of snow. But we also get all four seasons
Better summers than Florida!
7. But there isn't a season better than Football season!
#Billsmafia
8. Mostly because, tailgates.
I mean people start on fire for God's sake!
9. It doesn't matter if we win or lose,
Its how you tailgate that counts.
10. But... all you want is "One before I die"
Sabres or Bills, damnit.
11. All hail Terry Pegula.
One Buffalo.
12. You get ridiculously and unreasonably mad when people not from Buffalo make fun of Buffalo
Listen, the only one who can make fun of Buffalo around here is me.
13. Or when people call them "Buffalo Wings."
Like, you don't even know.
14. And then they eat their "Buffalo Wings" with ranch
Seriously. Why is this not punishable by law?
15. Dude, we aren't even close to NYC.
So don't even ask.
16. Really though, are we even the same state?
Apparently, cuz thats where all our taxes go.
17. And don't you dare say we are "basically Canadians."
Even if we do drink copious amounts of Labatt, love hockey and swear by a double-double from Tim Hortons.
18. Oh, and we swear, not cuss.
Cussing is such a stupid word??
19. Pop, not Soda.
Seriously?
20. Can you believe other parts of the country call them "tennis shoes?"
They are definitely sneakers.
21. And it is pronounced "root."
'Nuff said.
22. You have strong feelings about the Northtowns vs. Southtowns.
Take your pick
23. Our worst rush-hour traffic is still faster than most cities' traffic on a good day.
Even if it doesn't seem like it near the Big Blue Watertower.
24. Ah, the Skyway.
Pro Tip: take Ohio street.
25. Although you do appreciate the smell of Cheerios as you drive by.
Sometimes if you are lucky you can smell Lucky Charms!
26. There is nothing better than a day at Canalside.
Especially if its a Thursday.
27. Except maybe a trip to Food Truck Tuesdays.
Get it while its hot.
28. 21? Chippewa.
Get your drink on.
29. You didn't stumble over that pronunciation.
Or Townawanda, Cheektowaga, Salamanca, Scajaquada, etc.
30. Not 21? Canada.
19th birthdays rock around here.
31. I mean it is pretty easy to get there...
Peace Bridge, Rainbow Bridge, Lewiston-Queenston Bridge. You name it.
32. If somehow you tire of the city, it is only a short drive to one of the seven natural wonders of the world!
And some people fly across the world to see it.
33. Plus some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the Northeast!
Although Vermont does have us beat...
34. And some pretty cool state parks.
Letchworth is frequently voted the best state park in the country.
35. And its Allegany not Allegheny.
Sorry, Pennsylvania.
36. We have the best St. Patrick's Day.
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day!
37. And we are the Dyngus Day capital of the world.
So suck it, Poland. JK we still love you.
38. Chances are at LEAST one of your ancestors was either Italian, German, Polish or Irish.
Probably more than one. Immigrants loved Buffalo just as much as you.
39. And someone in your family lineage was a part of the Steel Industry.
Rust Belt!!!!
40. In grade school you learned the song "15 Miles on the Erie Canal."
You sang at least that part of the song in your head just now.
41. And the War of 1812.
Bonus points if you took a field trip to Old Fort Niagara!
42. Other field trips may have included Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin Martin House or the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site.
History!
43. You brag about "Bruce Almighty" being set in Buffalo.
And because it is awesome.
44. And that the Goo Goo Dolls are from here.
WHEN EVERYTHINGS MADE TO BE BROKEN, I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW WHO I AM
45. For every bad story on the news there are at least 4 good ones.
We are the City of Good Neighbors, after-all.
46. You weren't even surprised that we were named one of the best cities for Millennials to move to.
#Buffalove
47. And you know this city is perfect for foodies!
Beef on weck, sponge candy, pastry hearts, pierogi, kielbasa, fish fry, chicken finger subs, wings, the list goes on and on.
48. Or those who love some good beer.
Whether local breweries or just a Blue Light, beer is a staple in this city.
49. If you aren't in Buffalo and you meet someone from Buffalo, you bond immediately.
NOBODY ELSE UNDERSTANDS.
50. We might just be a drinking city with a sports problem & lots of snow...
But you know there is nowhere else you'd rather be.
