1. Saying “You Guys”
People all around Pennsylvania find a way of skipping the phrase “you guys.” Whether it’s “youse” in Philly, “yinz” in Pittsburgh or “y’all” in some of the rural areas, there’s always a more efficient way to reference a group of friends around here.
2. Convincing Tourists That Scrapple Won’t Kill Them
Maybe it’s the name, maybe it’s the texture, but for some reason, out-of-towners tend to treat this local dish made from pork scraps and cornmeal like it’s something that should be avoided. Boy, if they only knew how wrong they were.
3. Waiting In Line At The Nearest Wawa Or Sheetz
Even though there’s a rivalry between coffee places in Pennsylvania that’s been brewing for years, fans of the eastern based Wawa and the western based Sheetz would all agree that any line while you’re waiting for your morning cup of joe is one of the worst things ever.
4. Repairing Potholes
With the current state of the roads around Pennsylvania, it can easily lead one to believe that the local government clearly has no time to worry about potholes. Seeing someone ahead of you suddenly swerve in PA is never a big surprise. After all, you know you’ll be doing the same thing soon.
5. Teaching Outsiders How To Properly Pronounce Yuengling
The oldest operating brewery in the country, this Pottsville company opened its doors in 1829. You don’t say Yuengling how it looks, it’s “ying-ling” said with two zings.
6. Waiting For College Football Season
It’s hard not to constantly be pumped for college football season in Pennsylvania when pretty much everyone in the state is cheering for one of the most dominating teams in the league, the Penn State Nittany Lions. It’s impossible not to cheer for the home team here.
7. Fighting The “Hoagie” vs. “Sub” Battle
People around the Philly area proudly use the term “hoagie” and most of them don’t care what a tourist calls it…if it’s referenced by any other name, they’re simply wrong. Plus a true Philadelphian’s mouth is probably too full from crushing one of these awesome sandwiches to correct them, anyways.
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8. Eating Mediocre Cheesesteak
While tourists love to dine at places like Pat’s and Geno’s, locals tend to get a bit hostile whenever someone references one of these mainstream places when they’re talking about Philly cheesesteaks. Locals would rather skip these crowded restaurants and hit up the little joint on their street, which will always have the best cheesesteak in their opinion.
9. Thinking About Possible Sexual Innuendos Before Naming Towns
Home to places like Intercourse, Blue Ball, Provocative, and Virginville, the people naming the cities in this state must have a good sense of humor.
10. Saying “Pennsylvania”
The locals here love to keep it short and sweet, “PA.” Saying anything else will have people pinning you as a tourist in no time.
11. Explaining Why The Local Hot Dog Is A “Texas” Dog
Despite what the name might imply, Texas Hot Dogs are actually made in Altoona. They’re best when served up topped with a delicious chili.
12. Explaining The Difference Between Birch Beer And Root Beer
While both beverages have the word “beer” in their name and are non-alcoholic, they’re flavored with completely different things. Birch beer is made with birch sap, while root beer is made with sassafras.
13. Justifying Trips To Jersey Shore
Due to popular media, this country loves to hate on the beautiful beaches of the Jersey Shore. Regardless of what America says, Pennsylvanians will always “go down the shore” come the summer months and they’ll always love it.
14. Work On Opening Date Of Hunting Season
The start of hunting season might as well be declared a holiday in this state, especially in the huge stretches of rural areas outside of the major cities. People will call in sick to work and skip school, literally finding any excuse they can to clear their schedules on opening day.
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15. Explaining How “Terrible” Can Be A Good Thing
In Pittsburgh, the word “terrible” is associated with the Steelers in the best way possible. Stemming from an item created by a radio announcer during the 1975 playoffs, the stands at every Steelers game quickly become filled with people violently waving their bright yellow “terrible towels” in support of the team.
16. Combating The Negative Stereotypes About Eagles’ Fans
Known around the league for hiring a few high profile convicted criminals in recent years and for having ruthless fans throughout history, the people that fill the stands of Lincoln Financial Field aren’t as scary as sports media around America makes them seem. They’re just really passionate about their team.
17. Complaining About The Chocolate Smell
If someone is close to Hershey, Penn., they’re basically forced to just accept the fact that their town smells like chocolate. There are many worse things that something could smell like and to them, it will always be a pleasant reminder that they’re home.
18. Picking Up All Their Booze In One Place
Strange liquor laws in this state require that hard alcohol and wine can only be sold in state owned Wine & Spirits stores, not the grocery store like one might expect. Perhaps it’s time for a change.
19. Holding Parties In Swanky Venues
Forget renting out expensive banquet halls for things like weddings and birthday parties. In small town Pennsylvania, the local fire hall tends to do just fine. It’s cheaper and they’re always big enough for everyone you know.
20. Explaining That Pennsylvania Dutch Isn’t Dutch
While this regional community is referenced by the word “Dutch,” this “Dutch” stems from the German word “deutsche.” They really have nothing to do with the Netherlands.
21. Explaining Why Pennsylvania Is The Best Of Both Worlds
Many Americans tend to skip over Pennsylvania when they’re planning vacations, assuming it’s just another flyover state in the Midwest region. That’s far from the case. While some areas in this state have the charm of small town Midwest, it’s also home to two huge cities that tend to seem more like the East Coast, especially when you’re talking about Philadelphia, which is really just down the road from the Atlantic Ocean. Blending farm towns with major metropolitans, this state truly has something for everyone.
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