This is a TRUE TEST for Floridians. I have lived in Florida since 1962, not born here, but pretty darn close to it. So I think of myself as a "home-grown" Floridian. Anyone living here in our Sunshine State will get a real giggle out of these thoughts on if you are a True Floridian ! Add to this list if you like!
So, YOU KNOW YOU ARE A FLORIDIAN IF.........
..Socks are only for bowling.
..You never use an umbrella because you know the rain will be over in five minutes.
..A good parking place has nothing to do with distance from the store, but everything to do with shade.
..Your winter coat is made of denim.
.. You can tell the difference between fire ant bites and mosquito bites.
..You're younger than thirty but some of your friends are over 65.
..Anything under 70 is chilly.
..You pass on the right and honk at the elderly, but pull over for a funeral.
..You've driven through Yeehaw Junction.
..You could swim before you could read.
..You have to drive north to get to The South.
..You know that no other grocery store can compare to Publix.
..Every other house in your neighborhood had blue roofs in 2004-2005.
..You know that anything under a Category 3 just isn't worth waking up for.
..You dread love bug season.
..You are on a first name basis with the Hurricane list. Andrew, Charley , Frances , Ivan and Jeanne.
..You know what a snowbird is and when they'll leave.
..You think a six-foot alligator is actually pretty average.
..You were twelve before you ever saw snow, or you still haven't.
..'Down South' means Key West.
..You think New York drivers licenses should only be valid in New York
.. Sweet tea can be served at any meal.
..An alligator once walked through your neighborhood.
..You smirk when a game show's 'Grand Prize' is a trip or cruise to Florida.
..You measure distance in minutes.
..You have a drawer full of bathing suits, and one sweatshirt.
..You get annoyed at the tourists who feed seagulls.
..A mountain is any hill 100 feet above sea level.
..You think everyone from a bigger city has a northern accent.
..You know the four seasons really are: hurricane season, love bug season, tourist season and summer
..Anything under 95 is just warm.
..You go to a theme park for an afternoon, and know when to get on the best rides. ( Space Mountain during the Electric Light parade!)
..You can pronounce Okeechobee, Kissimmee , Ichnatucknee and Withlacoochee
..You understand why it's better to have a friend with a boat, than have a boat yourself.
..Bumper stickers on the pickup in front of you include: various fish, NRA, NASCAR, Go Gators, or Go Noles.
..You were 25 when you first met someone who couldn't swim.
..You've worn shorts and used the A/C on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Life in Florida is Grand!! Don't ya want to move here???
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