{"id":42884,"date":"2015-07-31T10:58:37","date_gmt":"2015-07-31T17:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=42884"},"modified":"2015-07-31T10:58:37","modified_gmt":"2015-07-31T17:58:37","slug":"24-things-no-one-in-west-virginia-has-time-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/24-things-no-one-in-west-virginia-has-time-for\/","title":{"rendered":"24 Things No One In West Virginia Has Time For"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. People Who Confuse Them With Virginians<\/h2>\n

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Source: Lee J Haywood via Flickr<\/div>\n

It\u2019s really simple to understand:West Virginia<\/a> is not Virginia<\/a>. They are not the same state, and the people living in each state couldn\u2019t be more different from one another. So if you confuse a West Virginian with a Virginian, chances are they\u2019ll stop making time for you.<\/p>\n

2. If You\u2019re A Mountaineers Fan, You Won\u2019t Have Time For Herd Fans (And Vice Versa!)<\/h2>\n

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Source: Facebook User WVU Football<\/div>\n

West Virginia is all about college football, however the state is split between WVU Mountaineers fans and Marshall University Herd fans. Regardless of which team you root for, you\u2019re most likely not going to be making much time for one another.<\/p>\n

3. Onions<\/h2>\n

\"Green<\/p>\n

Source: atl 10trader via Flickr<\/div>\n

Ramps are onion-like veggies that are delicious and everywhere<\/i>. You don\u2019t need onions when you have a million and one recipes that call for ramps.<\/p>\n

4. \u201cSauceless\u201d Hot Dogs<\/h2>\n

\"Hot<\/p>\n

Source: justgrimes via flickr<\/div>\n

In West Virginia, you put \u201csauce\u201d (which is basically chilli without the beans) on all of your hot dogs. A hot dog without sauce is really no hot dog at all.<\/p>\n

5. A \u201cSide\u201d Of Coleslaw<\/h2>\n

\"Coleslaw\"<\/p>\n

Source: hepp via flickr<\/div>\n

As delicious as \u201csauce\u201d is, it\u2019s definitely not enough, you also have to pile a ton of coleslaw on top of your hot dog. If you offer a West Virginian coleslaw \u201con the side,\u201d they definitely won\u2019t have time for you.<\/p>\n

6. People To Lazy To Climb Mountains<\/h2>\n

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Source: flickr user bjo<\/div>\n

Climbing mountains is just a way of life in West Virginia\u2014it is the Mountain State after all. And West Virginians are definitely mountain people, so either get climbing or get out.<\/p>\n

7. Fear of Adventure = Waste Of Time<\/h2>\n

\"People<\/p>\n

Source: facebook user Bridge Day West Virginia<\/div>\n

Whether you\u2019re whitewater rafting, diving into a swimming hole, or base jumping off of the New River Gorge Bridge on Bridge Day, every day in West Virginia is an adventure. So if you have a fear of heights or a fear of the unknown, West Virginia probably isn\u2019t the place for you.<\/p>\n

8. The Word \u201cHillbilly\u201d Is Not Well-Received Here<\/h2>\n

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Source: phunkstarr via Flickr<\/div>\n

No one in West Virginia is going to make time for hillbilly jokes because everyone is tired of hearing about how the rest of America \u201cperceives\u201d West Virginia. Newsflash: The stereotypes are not true. Just because West Virginians are mountain people, it doesn\u2019t make them hillbillies.<\/p>\n

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9. People Who Aren\u2019t Friendly<\/h2>\n

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\nSource; Facebook user West Virginia wild and wonderful
\nWest Virginians are extremely friendly and they basically invented manners, so if you\u2019re going to be hanging out in West Virginia you better mind your Ps and Qs and get ready to make friends with every stranger you meet.<\/p>\n

10. Vegetarianism<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Facebook User West Virginia Hunting and Fishing<\/div>\n

West Virginia is all about hunting\u2014and eating\u2014their meat. If you only eat veggies, West Virginia probably isn\u2019t the place for you.<\/p>\n

11. Rolls Without Pepperoni In<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: facebook user WV Pepperoni Rolls<\/div>\n

West Virginians only take their rolls one way: With pepperoni in them. These delicious snacks are literally the best thing you\u2019ll ever taste.
\nWarm bread + tasty pepperoni = heaven. It\u2019s that simple.<\/p>\n

12. Being Afraid To Take A Leap Of Faith<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: baileysjunk via Flickr<\/div>\n

The swimming holes in West Virginia are not for the faint of heart or for people who just like to \u201cdip their toes in.\u201d You either jump in with a rope swing, or you don\u2019t swim at all.<\/p>\n

13. Bikes That Aren\u2019t Mountain-Ready<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Snowshoe Bike Park via Facebook<\/div>\n

If your bike cannot go up a mountain, it\u2019s probably a waste of time. After all, there\u2019s no better way to get around in the Mountain State than with a mountain bike.<\/p>\n

14. Being Anywhere But West Virginia In Autumn<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: thesullys via Flickr<\/div>\n

Why would anyone spend their autumn anywhere else in the world when they could be spending it in West Virginia? It is the most gorgeous state to explore in the Fall and you\u2019ll never see more vibrant leaves in your life.<\/p>\n

15. People Who Can\u2019t Handle A Little Snow<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: TrailVoice via Flickr<\/div>\n

West Virginians don\u2019t want to hear you complain about the snow. It snows like crazy here and everyone is totally prepared to drive in it, walk in it, play in it, and ski in it. You don\u2019t mope in your house when it snows: you hit the slopes, go for a snowshoe trek, or build a snowman. Literally. Zero. Time. For. Complaints.<\/p>\n

16. Actually Saying \u201cYou All\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Giphy.com<\/div>\n

In West Virginia, it\u2019s \u201cy\u2019all\u201d not \u201cyou all.\u201d Who has time to pronounce the \u201cyou\u201d?<\/p>\n

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17. The Rat Race<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Jo Munday via Flickr<\/div>\n

Life slows down in West Virginia: the people here like to take the time to smell the flowers, soak in the nature, and actually talk to one another. So if you\u2019re not about taking time to really appreciate life around you, then West Virginians probably don\u2019t have time for you.<\/p>\n

18. Buying Fish At The Store Is A Big Waste Of Time<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: West Virginia Wild and Wonderful via Facebook<\/div>\n

West Virginians don\u2019t waste time at the grocery store buying fish: They just go out and catch their own. Who wouldn\u2019t with so many awesome spots to go fly fishing across the state? Basically, fish is better caught than store-bought.<\/p>\n

19. People Who Don\u2019t Know Their History<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Facebook user Harpers Ferry<\/div>\n

West Virginians are proud of their history, and even more proud of their knowledge of history. So be prepared to answer every Civil War trivia question that\u2019s thrown at you and visit a couple of civil war reenactments, or else prepare to be booted out.<\/p>\n

20. Music Without A Little Twang<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Scott C Curran via Flickr<\/div>\n

West Virginia is known for its bluegrass and folk music scene, so West Virginians expect a little twang in the tunes. If the music lacks that classic West Virginia twang, Mountaineers will probably get bored pretty quickly.<\/p>\n

21. Boring Drives<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: RonEskins via Flickr<\/div>\n

West Virginians always take the scenic route, which is easy to do here seeing as almost every road in West Virginia could qualify as a scenic route! The gorgeous Highland Scenic Highway, or West Virginia Route 150, is one of the most beautiful drives in the country, so it\u2019s easy to see why a West Virginian demands more from their road trip scenery.<\/p>\n

22. Store-Bought Ice Cream<\/h2>\n

\"Ice<\/p>\n

Source: Facebook User Austin\u2019s Homemade Ice Cream<\/div>\n

Austin\u2019s Homemade Ice cream in Ceredo is by far the best ice cream in the country and West Virginians are absolutely spoiled by it. So don\u2019t be surprised if West Virginians turn up their nose at your store-bought ice cream.<\/p>\n

23. Watching The Sunrise Anywhere But Dolly Sods<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Tribbles1971 via Flickr<\/div>\n

Watching the sunrise at Dolly Sods inevitably knocks your socks off every time you see it. It\u2019s just a view that cannot be beat.<\/p>\n

24. West Virginia Definitely Has No Time For Haters<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: m0229 via Flickr<\/div>\n

West Virginia is a gorgeous state with kind, hard-working, adventurous, and intelligent people. So if you don\u2019t have time to get to know the real West Virginia, then real West Virginians won\u2019t make time for you.
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