Hazleton is a place of many different cultures. The town is very diverse and is filled to the brim with creativity. We may not have the best reputation among the police force but you can bet we have the best reputation with food. There are so many things that make Hazleton what it is but you definitely have pride in your town with all of its creations. We don't change the spellings of everything for no reason.

1. It's Pitza, Not Pizza

Senapes is a staple to your diet. When people come from out of town and they try the pitza, they either love it or can't stand it (not everyone loves the taste of something that isn't Dominos). Seeing someone spell it "Senapes pizza" is the worst possible thing.

2. "Gunshot or Fireworks?"

Especially popular in the summer, this town-favorite game is a crowd pleaser! What was that noise you just heard at 1:27 A.M? Place your bets, everyone, while mom turns on the police scanner to find out! This game ranks first but close behind is popular among high school students called "Is that a heroin needle or just a broken pencil?"

3. So. Many. Potholes.

Especially once the weather starts to get warm and all the snow goes away, you notice there are potholes in places they weren't before. In your usual commute to work or school, you know exactly where to drive just a little farther to the left, or when you have to slow down and straddle a large pothole. The bottom of our bumpers are non-existant anymore. Thankfully they fixed the "dip" at the entrance to Sheetz though.

4. Fancy Dinner = Applebee's

A typical splurging would be the 2 for $20 with your sweetheart. Maybe you'll even get dessert to share (or just tell them it's your birthday so you get a free one). If you're really feeling indulgent, you'll each get your own separate meal and your own desserts. Your friends from out of town probably think you're crazy when they say they want to go somewhere nice and you pull into the parking lot with your nice jeans and a flannel, while they have their Sunday's best on.

5. If A Restaurant Doesn't Offer Farmer's, Your Meal Is Ruined

Going somewhere with your family or friends leaves you guaranteed that at least one of you will ask if the restaurant serves farmers, and if they say that they don't or they're out, you can see their true disappointment. Finding the best deals on gallons of Farmer's is also a real thing. 2 for $4 at Foodtown? Get in the car!

6. A Gourmet Lunch Is "Tree Wit Everything"

Another staple is the Jimmy's dog. If you have friends visiting, you undoubtedly need take them to Jimmy's Quick Lunch. Usually, only Hazletonians can handle a mass-produced hot dog with mustard, onions, and chili and call it delicious, but that makes it all the better for you. If your friends don't like them, you just get an extra dog.

7. Fall Season Is Calve Season

You either play a sport, are in marching band, or you simply walk around at the football games. Harman-Geist is the optimal stadium to get your looping in. It's a good way to get a little exercise, even though it's the only thing you can really do on Friday nights beside the mall. People often ask who won the game and what the score was, and you only know who won by whether or not the band plays "Don't Stop Believin'", but the score? Your guess is as good as mine.

8. You Know Who Click-Click Is

Whether you know him from taking your prom pictures, collecting your soda cans from your recycling bin, or riding his bike around town with his bucket hat, if Hazleton were to have a mascot, Click-Click would be the top contender.

9. Third Base Is The First Place You Call For A Hoagie

Third Base is a great place to catch up with old friends and get a great hoagie while you're at it. A hoagie from Subway wouldn't even compare to a Third Base hoagie. You truly can't beat hometown food, especially one that's been a part of so many generations (peep the Farmer's).

10. A Parking Lot Graduation Is As Fancy As It Gets

With a graduating class of 790 students, the class of 2017 is sure to have a very long ceremony. The class is also sure to have a large venue and due to the fact a majority of the girls will wear heels, it can't be at the stadium. The school parking lot is the next best place! Let's just hope that there is no potholes under the carpet they lay out.

11. Heynabonics Is Basically Your Entire Vocabulary

"Ja'eat? No, jew?" this translates to a conversation about dinner plans that you may have had wit a couple two tree a your friends. We tend to shorten sets of words into one word because we all know the less time we spend talking to some people, the better.

12. You Miss Knotty Pine More And More Everyday.

It was a staple of your weekly meals. Although the seating wasn't the most comfortable, where would you rather go to have a quaint meal with your friends and family? You sometimes drive by and look at all the trucks that are parked there for sale and cry a little inside.

13. It's HAZLEton not Hazelton.

Nothing bothers you more than when people switch the L and the E. We're different. Please except what makes us unique and spell it correctly. We are not 2,000 pounds of Hazelnuts, we are Hazleton.