16 Signs You Were Born And Raised In Pennsylvania
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16 Signs You Were Born And Raised In Pennsylvania

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16 Signs You Were Born And Raised In Pennsylvania
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From dippy eggs to fastenchts, these will sound almost completely foreign to our visitors. Oh, by the way, they're called "lightning bugs," not "fireflies." If you're from PA, none of these truths will come as a surprise to you.

1. The word “snow” is uttered and the supermarkets are suddenly full.

Gotta grab some milk and bread. We’re getting three inches tonight.

2. The roads are smoother in other states.

Potholes. Potholes EVERYWHERE.

3. Local bakeries make over 100 dozen fastenchts.

And your out of state peeps ask you what the heck a fastnacht is. It’s a donut, guys.

4. You simply call it "PA."

Pennsylvania is a mouth full. Let’s just call it PA.

5. Town names make you giggle.

Intercourse, Blue Ball, Paradise, and more. Yeah…

6. People take off work and school on the first day of hunting season.

It’s a holiday around these parts.

7. You hear someone say “yinz.”

It’s another way of saying “you guys.” It’s like the northern equivalent to “Y'all.”

8. Scrapple isn’t a game.

It’s much more than that. A delicious blend of cornmeal, flour, and pork scraps. Yum!

9. Not cheering for the Steelers is a crime.

If you’re not a Steelers fan, keep that on the down low. The die-hard fans will come after you.

10. You realize chicken and waffles aren’t just for the Southerners.

Yes, we eat it up here, too. Good stuff!

11. Hershey isn’t just about chocolate.

Sure, the chocolate is awesome, but don’t forget about Hershey Park, Chocolate World, and the Giant Center!

12. Holding big events in fire halls.

Hey, there’s a lot of room in there for tables, folded metal chairs, and enough space to dance. Don’t judge…

13. People raise an eyebrow when you ask for a hoagie.

It’s basically a sub, people.

14. Picking up some booze is harder than you thought.

Some of us can’t buy alcohol in the supermarkets… The struggle is real.

15. We love our dippy eggs.

You dip your toast in the yellow part. No, they're not called "over easy."

16. You sometimes talk smack about PA, but you secretly love it.

Let’s face it. It’s home.


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