One thing is for sure, South Central Pennsylvania has a culture like no other. If you are from South Central PA, each of these things will be near and dear to your heart, even if you don't necessarily want them to be.

1. Middleswarth Barbecue Potato Chips must be bought in bulk, but will probably be consumed almost immediately anyway.

These potato chips can only be bought almost exclusively in the area. What makes them so special? Well, its hard to explain. You'd have to have tasted them to get it. They're light, flaky, and super tangy. Some restaurants even offer variants of their food with the Middleswarth spices on their secret menus.

2. It’s “Lane-kiss-ter”, not “Lan-cas-ter”.

One of the quickest ways to spot the tourist or someone who is not a native is to hear them mispronounce "Lancaster". Even worse is correcting them and then having them claim they can't hear the super distinct difference.

3. Harrisburg is hardly a city, but its the best we’ve got.

Even though, then again, it isn't even the biggest city in the area. However, it is the capital and that's got to count for something... right?

4. For some reason, Sheetz is the cool hangout place.

Don't get me wrong, I love Sheetz. However, the weird part is how normal it is to see a bunch of teenagers hanging out in a Sheetz parking lot on a Friday night. I guess you can't judge someone for midnight cravings of deep fried mac n' cheese bites?

5. Everyone takes “edgy” pictures in front of graffitied rocks.

Taking "hikes" to obscure areas and then posing for that "edgy" pic just seems to be one of the few options to do in the area. Places like Shock Rock have become a must-go for teens who just got their license. Other fun scenic photo shoot spots include in front of telephone and electric towers... how neat and totally not dangerous!

6. Hershey doesn’t even smell like chocolate anymore, but the tourists still insist on being the worst drivers.

If another New Jersey driver slows down in front of me abruptly I am going to lose my mind. Half of Hershey is just a tourist trap, but somehow people still fall for it every time. The town hasn't actually smelled like chocolate in years, but still people ask me what it's like smelling chocolate every day.

7. Not knowing if someone is flashing their high beams or just hitting another pothole.

All of Pennsylvania can relate to this one. I would like to know where the super high tax on gas is going because I'm pretty sure it's not being used to fix my mess of a road system.

8. Local chains like The Sandwichman and Jojo’s Pizza are truly the only thing holding our community together.

A few restaurants are barely chains because they aren't quite big enough to lose the local restaurant feel, but aren't quite big enough to be recognizable outside of our little bubble.

9. The Pennsylvania Annual Farm Show... that is all.

I could write a whole book on my love for The Pennsylvania Annual Farm Show. We built a whole sports complex called "The Farm Show Complex" to hold this event in because we, the locals, love it so much. It's for farmers to showcase their animals and for vendors to promote their local veggies and other foods. However, the cafeteria of different foods is amazing. And you can't leave without a milkshake. Wow.

10. No matter where you’re actually from, you probably just say Harrisburg. Actually, you probably just say Hershey… it’s just easier.

Chances are if they aren't from Pennsylvania, they've never actually heard of your town, no matter how big it really is. Harrisburg isn't even recognizable and its the capital. You might be able to get away with Lancaster, but then you have to deal with questions about the Amish. Even saying Hershey can be frustrating, because, yes you've been to Hersheypark and no you don't love it.

11. Driving from the Starbucks on the one side of town to the Starbucks on the other side of town is a common thing.

Sometimes, there's just literally nothing better to do. You'll grab coffee at one location and start driving down the road only to realize you're meeting your friends at yet another Starbucks (or maybe a Panera Bread).

12. Target runs are the most exciting thing your friend group has done all week.

For some reason "hanging out" is really just running errands with your friends. You're not even buying anything. You really just end up sitting in the outdoor furniture section for a few hours pretending you have your life together as shoppers try their best to ignore you.

13. Sometimes, on occasion, a farm animal, like a cow, just wanders into your backyard.

It's not even like you necessarily live that close to a farm, but like sometimes this just happens. Sometimes, it's just a chicken from your weird neighbor's yard, but other times its literally a pig and you just don't even know who to try to call about it.

14. You’ve probably hit a deer at some point.

Speaking of crazy animals, why do the deer seem to purposely jump out into the middle of the road? And if they are peacefully standing off to the side, you find yourself speaking out loud to them asking them to stay point as you drive tediously by.

15. The Amish are probably your best friends.

An Amish whoopie pie can make literally anything better. Plus, they're just genuinely nice and peaceful people.

16. Except when you get stuck behind a horse and buggy when you're trying to get somewhere in a rush.

Lancaster, I'm talking directly to you.

17. We all have that friend who’s aunt’s secretary’s best friend’s daughter went to school with Taylor Swift and talked to her like once.

They're probably lying about the talking to her part, but knowing that Taylor Swift grew up anywhere near you just kind of lifts your spirits a little.

18. Everything is haunted. Congratulations, you’re probably also a ghost.

I cannot iterate this enough. You can drive by a house and be like "wow, that's cool" just for someone to say "oh yeah, that's the one that's haunted because of...". It doesn't even matter what it is. There are office buildings that used to be an asylum. We have Moonshine Church, which is, speaking from experience, super creepy and definitely haunted. Don't forget the Seven Gates of Hell. Oh, yeah, and Gettysburg is literally the most haunted city ever with every single building having a sighting at some point, probably. I love not knowing if my best friend is a ghost or not... great!

19. Fried eggs are called “dippy”.

I didn't even know this wasn't a thing everywhere else until I went to San Diego and my waiter laughed at me. Like, they're dippy eggs because you can dip your toast in them... Is it that hard?

20. You probably went on a school trip to Hersheypark at least twice and each time was just underwhelming.

Yes, you may have had a Season's Pass when you were 13. No, you do not want to go back. Yes, you've been on all the rides. Yes, it is overpriced. Yes, you know someone who can get you free tickets. No, you still do not want to go back.

21. No matter how many times you say you hate living in the area, you lowkey love it.

Even if you move away, part of you will always miss that simpler life.