Welcome to Reno, Nevada: the biggest little city that ever was. It is the place you go to gamble if you do not go to Las Vegas. It is the place you get divorced, according to most websites. However, it is also home to the Reno Aces, Wolf Pack, beautiful sunsets, big burgers, and the place that keeps the cannon blue. Most importantly, Reno, Nevada is the place you call home. Living here for more than 10+ years, I have noticed some stereotypes as well as the norms of living in this city. And with that, let us begin our descent into the biggest little city.
You are from Reno, Nevada when..
The weather can go from sunny to snowstorm in a matter of minutes.
You wear a coat in the morning, and by afternoon, you are your own personal sauna.
Sometimes, it even snows during July.
No surprise.
You always see someone you know.
Even when you do not want to.
Everyone outside of the area believes that Reno and Las Vegas are really close.
They are not.
It's Nevada...not Nevahda.
Seriously, do not be that person who says Nevahda.
Roller Kingdom was the place to be when you were a kid.
And probably still is.
Wild Island was the place to be during the summer.
And probably still is.
You are judged by what high school you attended.
Are you a, "Valleys kid"?
You have eaten at Awful Awful.
And it was awfully good!
You wonder why Sushi is not all-you-can-eat everywhere.
Seriously, why?
"Keep the cannon blue" and "FUNLV" are serious ordeals to follow.
You have seen some of the most beautiful sunsets.
Reno has become the biggest little construction zone.
So much in fact, that the traffic cones should be considered for the state flower.
You forget that gambling is actually not legal everywhere.
Fun fact: Since gambling is legal in Nevada, on Nevada math worksheets the example of rolling dice or die for probability questions is a common question. However, if the worksheet is made outside of Nevada the dice has to be called a "number cube" because gambling is illegal.
“The Arch” Doesn’t Mean McDonald’s.
Anyone want to meet up at the arch for Santa Crawl, or March from the Arch?
Reno 911! is not an accurate depiction of your city.
Fun fact: Reno 911! was shot in California, not Reno. Very funny show however.
Your high school Prom was either at the National Car Museum, or one of the Hotel and Casino's.
On the bright side, the backdrop selections for photos were one of a kind.
You have gone to The Rodeo, Street Vibrations, Hot Air Balloon Races, Air Races, Rib Cook Off, Art Town, and many festivals.
And you will go many more times. Even Dawn Patrol.
You can take a day trip to Lake Tahoe, or Mt. Rose.
Better grab your swimsuit or snowboard gear!
Reno’s actually quite The Biggest Little Art City.
From Bruka Theatre, Reno Little Theatre, Good Luck Macbeth Theatre, Artown, The Knitting Factory, as well as the Pioneer Center, to The University of Nevada's concert halls, there are a plethora of plays, concerts, and shows to see and devour in the little big city all around town.
“Heading to Reno” doesn’t always mean “Getting A Divorce”.
You can get married here too, guys.
Your allergies from the sagebrush and pollen are out of this world.
Darn you Desert.
You said, "hella", hella times.
Like a lot.
