1. O.C.ers Are Not Interested In Growing Old Gracefully
The O.C. is known for being, well, pretty plastic. But while über-earthy folks are off feeling all superior about their all-natural lifestyle, the 60-year-old parents in Orange County are at their daughter’s college graduation, enjoying compliments like, “You look so good, I thought you two were sisters!” Don’t hate, people. All these good looks don’t come cheap. O.C. golden folk have been nipped and tucked to perfection, so leave them alone and let them enjoy reliving their (second) twenties in peace.
2. Folks in The O.C. Have Never Met A Health Craze They Didn’t Love
Gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free, egg-free. Part of looking good, is watching what you eat, and anything that may give you the slightest edge is worth the dietary sacrifice. So, Orange County residents are among the first to jump on the bandwagon of the health craze of the hour.
They’re vegans. They’re vegetarians. All of the food in their fridge is organic, free range and hormone-free. And, why shouldn’t it be? They’ve got it all and they’ve got to maintain perfect health to continue maximizing the enjoyment of their mansion on the beach. Go raid an Orange County fridge and you’ll live 10 years longer.
3. People In Orange County Suffer from PPSD: Post Precipitation Stress Disorder
People in Orange County absolutely lose their minds when a drop of rain hits the sand. It’s as if they think the sky is literally falling. Sounds silly, but since rain is a rarity on the west coast, these beach rats get uneasy when the rain starts to fall. All Californians know the saying, “When it rains, it pours.” Maybe they’re concerned about flooding, or maybe a rainy day just screws up their tanning regimen. Whatever the case, O.C.ers are not cut out for a day in rain boots.
4. And Yet, They Roll Their Eyes When The World Literally Shakes Beneath Them
The funny thing about the rain-phobes of Orange County is that they are totally cool with the frequent shifting of tectonic plates. Due to being positioned right on top of the San Andreas Fault, Californians are experiencing earthquakes every day, but most of these quakes aren’t strong enough to be felt. If you’re a Californian, earthquakes are just part of life. Of course, even carefree west coasters have a bit of apprehension brewing in the back of their minds, as scientists have been predicting that soCal is overdue for the granddaddy of all earthquakes, “The Big One.”
5. If You Live In Huntington Beach, Dana Point, And Like, San Clemente, You’re Like In Love With “Like”
O.C. residents are, like, major beach rats who, like, say "like," like, a lot...and ya know, stoked, rad, brutal, thrashed, gnarly, brah… Orange County definitely has a strong surfer culture present, and with that comes the surfer dude accent that is parodied so frequently. If you want to fit in as an O.C.er, talk with your mouth very open and incorporate a lot of “likes” and “ya knows” into your vocabulary. You’ll fit, like, right in, ya know?
6. Folks in Orange County Wield A Lot Of “Will” Power
15,000 Orange County residents have been cut out of a will since you started reading this sentence. OK, so maybe thats a small exaggeration, but Orange County is a place of great affluence. Although shows like “The O.C.” and “Real Housewives of Orange County” may not give a completely accurate representation of all the people there… well, stereotypes are based on something. With extreme success and massive wealth comes major inheritance and pretty important wills. With “never having to work a day in your life” as a bargaining chip, you’ve got to assume there’s some relational drama happening on the west coast.
7. Play The O.C. Hair Color Guessing Game: Nature, Sun, Or Salon
When you think O.C., you think blonde. But Orange County is more diverse than many assume. The county itself is home to the nation's largest Vietnamese population and if you hang around the north part of the county, you’ll see a lot more diversity. But chill in the south, and you will be surrounded by golden haired beauties in every corner. Here’s a great guessing game you can play as you bake on the beach: Is that guy sunbathing in front of me blonde by ancestry, sun, or…the salon?
8. To O.C.ers Discussing How To Get Somewhere Is Almost More Exciting Than Actually Being There
You know you live in the O.C. if the following statement means anything to you: "Take the 405 to the 73 to the 5 to the 55 or you can take the 73 most of the way, but it'll cost you your first born.” This has been hilariously parodied by “SNL” in their skit “The Californians.” But it’s funny because it’s true.
9. There Are Dog Lovers—Then There Are O.C. Dog Lovers
Who do you think you’re more likely to see flaunting a new Brandy Melville skirt at the 4th of July Barbeque? The O.C. mother-in-law fanning herself by the pool with a fan she bought during her last leisure trip to Italy...or the little dog in her purse? The answer is both.
Next question: Does that same O.C. pup prefer a whiskey over a martini? Of course not, that’s a terrible question and one that O.C. pet owners would never ask because they reallyknow how to love their furry friends. To O.C. women, dogs are people. They wear clothes. They get carried around in designer dog totes. Basically, what I am saying here is: I want to trade lives with these dogs.
10. Folks In The O.C. Are Gritty—Literally…
...and by gritty I mean, they are constantly covered in sand. But that’s what comes of living your life by the beach. So yeah, maybe you do find sand where the sun don’t shine, but when you're living in this SoCal paradise, who’s complaining? 
