1. “So Do You Go To Disney World, Like, Every Weekend?”
No. It’s considered a lot if most Floridians go even once a year. Disney, Universal, Sea World – they’re all great, but they’ve turned Orlando into Tourist Central and a traffic nightmare.
2. “Is That A Lizard?”
Get used to lizards on your window sill. And keep an eye out for huge rats, giant African snails, and even Burmese pythons. The closer you are to the swamps, the lighter you should step.
3. “Did You Say You Had An Alligator In Your Swimming Pool?”
I’m sorry, did I neglect to mention the alligators?
4. “Do You Spend Every Day On The Beach?”
If Floridians didn’t have to go to work just like the rest of the world, they probably would be.
5. “Where Do You Go For Spring Break?”
This wild place called home. Floridians don’t get involved with the spring break crowd. They’re more inconvenienced by them than anything.
6. “Does It Ever Stop Raining In Florida?”
It does rain a lot in Florida. But they’re quick showers. Get your ponchos out around 3 p.m. every day and brace yourself for a pretty cool show for about twenty minutes before it turns back into the Sunshine State again.
7. “The Forecast Is For Category 2 Hurricane, Why Aren’t You More Upset?”
Category 2? That’s an amateur hurricane, otherwise known as a reason for a hurricane party.
8. “The Forecast Is For Category 5 Hurricane, Can We Freak Out Now?”
Category 5? Okay, that’s getting serious. You’ll still find a few hurricane parties, but most Floridians have seen enough damage done in the past to make a joke out of the big storms.
9. “But Isn’t It Really Hot In Florida?”
Yes, Florida can get pretty hot. But did you know it gets cold there, too? It’s true. Sometimes it gets so cold, the locals even have to wear long sleeves.
10. “How Do You Survive The Humidity?”
It’s a Floridian super power.
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11. “Don’t You Ever Get Sick Of The Same Climate?”
In a word? No.
12. “Where Did All That Dirt On My Car Come From?”
That’s Lovebug poo. Don’t worry, you get used to it. Kind of.
13. “Are Florida Oranges Really As Good As They Say?”
No. They’re even better.
14. “Isn’t Florida Just A Bunch Of Old People?”
There are a lot of elderly people in Florida but that’s just because with wisdom came the desire to live in the best state in the country.
15. “Is Anyone Actually From Florida?”
There are tourists all year long and a ton of snowbirds and transplants. But yes, Florida does have plenty of homegrown natives. Families who have lived here will tell you what generation Floridian they are.
16. “Is Florida Part Of The South?”
It depends on which Florida you’re talking about. North Florida is most definitely Southern. But South Florida is the Florida most people think of with spring breakers and Mickey lovers.
17. “Why Are Floridians The Worst Drivers In The Whole World?”
The rules of the road are a little more, let’s say… lenient… in Florida. If you’re not used to fast speeds and a lack of turn signals, then yes, you’re going to find the roads a little treacherous in Florida.
18. “How Do You Drive In All This Rain?”
Proof that Floridians aren’t the world’s worst drivers, they’re able to navigate the torrential downpours that come out of nowhere without being swept away, while outsiders are usually terrified.
19. “What Exactly Do You Mean By Panhandle?”
You mean besides the handle of your frying pan? It’s the Northwest section of Florida, shaped like a pan handle.
20. “Are You A Dolphins Fan?”
Some Floridians are, yes. But even more popular is the love for Florida college football teams, The Seminoles and The Gators. Pledge your allegiance to one and one only.
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21. “Does Anyone Own Closed Toe Shoes Around Here?”
Flip flops are a part of the Florida uniform.
22. “Does Every House Around Here Have A Swimming Pool?”
Pretty much. Swimming pools and air conditioning are the way Floridians stay sane.
23. “Do You Love Baseball?”
Of course Floridians love baseball. Besides having the Marlins to follow, they’re also home to Spring Training – an event worth taking on the tourists for.
24. “Remember The Election With The Hanging Chads?”
Whoa, now. You don’t say the C word here in Florida.
25. “Have You Ever Seen A Rocket Launch?”
Some have, some haven’t – but only for a lack of opportunity to get to Cape Canaveral at the right time. The rocket launches still remain one of the coolest parts of Florida.
26. “Christmas Must Really Suck In Florida, Right?”
Why? Because it’s not thirty degrees and snowy? Florida has their own awesome way of celebrating Christmas and there’s nothing sucky about it.
27. “What’s The Fishing Like In Florida?”
Ask anyone who has cast a line in the Sunshine State and they’ll tell you that fishing in Florida is better than it is anywhere else in the country.
If you disagree, you’ve either never done it or you don’t know what you’re doing.
28. “Why Do So Many People Swim In Those Ponds If You Have Pools And Oceans?”
That’s not a pond, that’s one of Florida’s awesome hot springs and they’re better than any theme park in the state.
29. “What Do You Mean You Can’t Parallel Park?”
You don’t learn how to parallel park living in Florida because you don’t have to. It’s not that strange until you leave the state and wonder where all those sidewalks came from.
What’s the question everyone asks you just because you’re from Florida? Tell us in the comments below!
