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If These 11 Things Sound Familiar, You're Probably From North Carolina

And proud of it.

Skyler Waugh

Nov 06, 2018

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If These 11 Things Sound Familiar, You're Probably From North Carolina

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1. TV shows like "One Tree Hill" and "Dawson's Creek" are some of our state's pride and joys.

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And everyone in NC knows Naley (Nathan and Haley, obviously) are all the relationship goals we're looking for, lets be honest.

2. BBQ is it's own food group.

Sorry little piggies.

3. And everyone has agreed to disagree on which type of BBQ is the best.

<a href="https://www.fix.com/blog/regional-barbecue-styles/"><img src="https://www.fix.com/assets/content/15303/bbq-styles-001.jpg" alt="Barbecue Styles of America – Kansas City Style Barbecue" border="0" /></a><br />Source: <a href="https://www.fix.com/blog/">Fix.com Blog</a>

The two types of BBQ in NC is the vinegar style or the Lexington style and we all have our own stance on the issue.

4. But we will never all agree on who the best team is in the big rivalry.

UNC vs. Duke Rivalry: Who Has Won More Basketball Games Between the 2 North Carolina Teams?

Except NC State. As hard as they try, they'll never be in the running between UNC and Duke.

5. And while everyone's disagreeing on the best team and BBQ, we also have to choose our favorite "Wagon Wheel" version.

https://alleyesmedia.com/clients/old-crow-medicine-show/

Whether you like to stick to your roots and with Old Crow Medicine Show or spice things up with Darius Rucker's version (I know, even though he went to Duke), everyone has agreed it should be our State's unofficial anthem.

6. Iced tea always means sweet tea.

7. The only place to ~really~ enjoy the fall is in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

http://www.blueridgeparkwaydaily.com/enjoy-view-watch-road-blue-ridge-parkway-prepares-fall-travel-season/

8. The State Fair is a basically a national holiday for us.

https://www.ourstate.com/2016-north-carolina-state-fair-foods/

Can't you just smell the fried butter (yes, that's a thing) and excessive calories in the air? Yum!

9. UNC fans are taught at a young age to hate Duke and visa versa.

Got to start them young, am I right?

10. Our weather patterns doesn't have a pattern to it at all.

It's somewhere between North Carizona, North Carolaska, and the North Caroamazon Rainforest on any given day.

11. There's nothing more comforting than seeing the "Welcome to North Carolina" road sign.

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Espeically after coming back from South Carolina, honestly.

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If These 11 Things Sound Familiar, You're Probably From North Carolina

And proud of it.

In This Article:

1. TV shows like "One Tree Hill" and "Dawson's Creek" are some of our state's pride and joys.

2. BBQ is it's own food group.

3. And everyone has agreed to disagree on which type of BBQ is the best.

4. But we will never all agree on who the best team is in the big rivalry.

5. And while everyone's disagreeing on the best team and BBQ, we also have to choose our favorite "Wagon Wheel" version.

6. Iced tea always means sweet tea.

7. The only place to ~really~ enjoy the fall is in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

8. The State Fair is a basically a national holiday for us.

9. UNC fans are taught at a young age to hate Duke and visa versa.

10. Our weather patterns doesn't have a pattern to it at all.

11. There's nothing more comforting than seeing the "Welcome to North Carolina" road sign.

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College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

1. It's just the basics.

2. Just an easy tip.

3. As a college student, I get it.

4. Time to be real.

5. Shower right after.

6. Another get real moment.

7. Take home your clothes.

8. Be nice!

9. Disinfect!

10. Just keep up with yourself.

What would I do without my mom?

1. “Good luck today! I believe in you and always will.”

2. “Everything will be OK.”

3. “Do you want to come home for the weekend?”

4. “Don’t stress! Stress causes pimples and we don’t want that!”

5. “Look out for a care package coming in the mail.”

6. “You are so bright; I know you can get through this."

7. “Take a break and relax for a little, you’ve been working so hard.”

8. “Go out with your friends, have some fun. Use your card, I will refill it.”

9. “Take a deep breath.”

10. “Everything will work out the way it's supposed to.”

11. "I love you."

She's got your back with everything that college throws at you.

1. Doctor.

2. Nutritionist.

3. Personal trainer.

4. Tutor.

5. Stylist.

6. Babysitter.

7. Therapist.

Just some relatable college student advice! Yes, you aren’t the only one!

1. Don’t buy Textbooks the first week of class.

2. Ratemyprofessor.com! PLEASE use it!

3. Don’t wear your lanyard or ID around your neck, it makes it obvious for everyone to know you’re a freshman.

4. Always bring a charger or headphones wherever you go.

5. Don’t miss out on the free food on campus.

6. You don’t always need to dress up…Trust Me!

7. Get More Involved!

8. Don’t feel pressured to hook-up with anyone.

9. The Freshman 15 is REAL! Don’t brush it off!

10. It’s OK to say NO!

11. Drinking / Partying doesn’t equal popularity.

12. Try to spend less time in your dorm.

13. It’s OK to change your major!

14. Always take an Uber or Lyft!

15. Never go to a party alone!

16. Start your resume early.

17. Keep your door open when in your room.

18. Get to know your professors.

19. You don’t really need an unlimited meal plan.

20. Procrastinate = LATE!

21. If you need to…sleep!

22. It’s also OK to say ‘no’ to going out all the time!

23. Take advantage of the free stuff on campus!

24. Not everyone in college drinks.

25. Community bathrooms aren’t THAT bad.

26. Please get along with your roommate.

27. Spotify/Apple Music Playlists!

28. Please clean your room frequently!

29. Please Go to Class….You’re paying for it!

30. Do the extra credit!

31. DON’T Pick 8 am Classes!

32. Use the resources on campus.

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