{"id":42017,"date":"2015-06-29T20:06:16","date_gmt":"2015-06-30T03:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=42017"},"modified":"2015-06-29T20:06:16","modified_gmt":"2015-06-30T03:06:16","slug":"things-no-one-in-pennsylvania-has-time-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/things-no-one-in-pennsylvania-has-time-for\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Things No One In Pennsylvania Has Time For"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Saying \u201cYou Guys\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User ragesoss<\/div>\n

People all around Pennsylvania<\/a> find a way of skipping the phrase \u201cyou guys.\u201d Whether it\u2019s \u201cyouse\u201d in Philly<\/a>, \u201cyinz\u201d in Pittsburgh<\/a> or \u201cy\u2019all\u201d in some of the rural areas, there\u2019s always a more efficient way to reference a group of friends around here.<\/p>\n

2. Convincing Tourists That Scrapple Won\u2019t Kill Them<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User fauxto_digit (cropped)<\/div>\n

Maybe it\u2019s the name, maybe it\u2019s the texture, but for some reason, out-of-towners tend to treat this local dish made from pork scraps and cornmeal like it\u2019s something that should be avoided. Boy, if they only knew how wrong they were.<\/p>\n

3. Waiting In Line At The Nearest Wawa Or Sheetz<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User ryaninc<\/div>\n

Even though there\u2019s a rivalry between coffee places in Pennsylvania that\u2019s been brewing for years, fans of the eastern based Wawa and the western based Sheetz would all agree that any line while you\u2019re waiting for your morning cup of joe is one of the worst things ever.<\/p>\n

4. Repairing Potholes<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User 300td.org (cropped)<\/div>\n

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\u2019ll be doing the same thing soon.<\/p>\n

5. Teaching Outsiders How To Properly Pronounce Yuengling<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User dennis<\/div>\n

The oldest operating brewery in the country, this Pottsville<\/a> company opened its doors in 1829. You don\u2019t say Yuengling how it looks, it\u2019s \u201cying-ling\u201d said with two zings.<\/p>\n

6. Waiting For College Football Season<\/h2>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User acaben<\/div>\n

It\u2019s 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\u2019s impossible not to cheer for the home team here.<\/p>\n

7. Fighting The \u201cHoagie\u201d vs. \u201cSub\u201d Battle<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User jeffreyw<\/div>\n

People around the Philly area proudly use the term \u201choagie\u201d and most of them don\u2019t care what a tourist calls it\u2026if it\u2019s referenced by any other name, they\u2019re simply wrong. Plus a true Philadelphian\u2019s mouth is probably too full from crushing one of these awesome sandwiches to correct them, anyways.<\/p>\n

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8. Eating Mediocre Cheesesteak<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User JoshBerglund19<\/div>\n

While tourists love to dine at places like Pat\u2019s and Geno\u2019s, locals tend to get a bit hostile whenever someone references one of these mainstream places when they\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n

9. Thinking About Possible Sexual Innuendos Before Naming Towns<\/h2>\n

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\nHome to places like Intercourse, Blue Ball, Provocative, and Virginville, the people naming the cities in this state must have a good sense of humor.<\/p>\n

10. Saying \u201cPennsylvania\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Joelk75 (cropped)<\/div>\n

The locals here love to keep it short and sweet, \u201cPA.\u201d Saying anything else will have people pinning you as a tourist in no time.<\/p>\n

11. Explaining Why The Local Hot Dog Is A \u201cTexas\u201d Dog<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User takaokun<\/div>\n

Despite what the name might imply, Texas Hot Dogs are actually made in Altoona. They\u2019re best when served up topped with a delicious chili.<\/p>\n

12. Explaining The Difference Between Birch Beer And Root Beer<\/h2>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User darastar<\/div>\n

While both beverages have the word \u201cbeer\u201d in their name and are non-alcoholic, they\u2019re flavored with completely different things. Birch beer is made with birch sap, while root beer is made with sassafras.<\/p>\n

13. Justifying Trips To Jersey Shore<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Mario Segovia<\/div>\n

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 \u201cgo down the shore\u201d come the summer months and they\u2019ll always love it.<\/p>\n

14. Work On Opening Date Of Hunting Season<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Savannah River Site<\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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15. Explaining How \u201cTerrible\u201d Can Be A Good Thing<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Ian Norman (Lonely Speck)<\/div>\n

In Pittsburgh, the word \u201cterrible\u201d 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 \u201cterrible towels\u201d in support of the team.<\/p>\n

16. Combating The Negative Stereotypes About Eagles\u2019 Fans<\/h2>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Kevin Burkett<\/div>\n

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\u2019t as scary as sports media around America makes them seem. They\u2019re just really passionate about their team.<\/p>\n

17. Complaining About The Chocolate Smell<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Danielle Scott<\/div>\n

If someone is close to Hershey, Penn., they\u2019re 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\u2019re home.<\/p>\n

18. Picking Up All Their Booze In One Place<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Krasava<\/div>\n

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\u2019s time for a change.<\/p>\n

19. Holding Parties In Swanky Venues<\/h2>\n

\"An<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User digby fire dept<\/div>\n

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\u2019s cheaper and they\u2019re always big enough for everyone you know.<\/p>\n

20. Explaining That Pennsylvania Dutch Isn\u2019t Dutch<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Tony Fischer Photography<\/div>\n

While this regional community is referenced by the word \u201cDutch,\u201d this \u201cDutch\u201d stems from the German word \u201cdeutsche.\u201d They really have nothing to do with the Netherlands.<\/p>\n

21. Explaining Why Pennsylvania Is The Best Of Both Worlds<\/h2>\n

\"Comparison<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr Users Chad Martin Photography (left); dogfrog (right) (edited)<\/div>\n

Many Americans tend to skip over Pennsylvania when they\u2019re planning vacations, assuming it\u2019s just another flyover state in the Midwest region. That\u2019s far from the case. While some areas in this state have the charm of small town Midwest, it\u2019s also home to two huge cities that tend to seem more like the East Coast, especially when you\u2019re 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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