1. Spokanites Get Mistaken For Canadians All The Time
If you’re from Spokane and head down south–or overseas–you’ve probably been mistaken for a Canadian. This can really come in handy when you’re traveling in an area where people aren’t too fond of Americans—you just nod and say “aye” occasionally.
I mean, living just 100 miles from the border, it’s hard NOT to develop a love for hockey. How ‘bout those Canucks, aye?
2. All A Spokie Needs To Be Happy Is A Truck, A Boat And A Rifle
People in Spokane don’t need all of the amenities of a big city to be happy. They like their city the way it is and don't want to sacrifice its small town flavor and friendliness. In fact, a lot of them sound a bit like baby bear: “It’s not too big and not too small. It’s just right.”
Just give them a truck, a boat, a rifle, maybe a tent and a fishing pole–there are practically an endless number of places to enjoy them within an hour of the city.
3. People Who Live In Spokane Get Their Gossip From The Grocery Store And The Post Office
Of course a city with a small town feel and not a ton of amenities also means there isn't always a whole lot to do, especially in the wintertime, so Spokanites just head to the local grocery store or the post office when they've been cooped up indoors too long and want the latest town gossip.
Where else are you going to find out why Linda decided to leave Larry and whether or not Susan’s daughter is going to marry the guy who got her pregnant?
4. Spokanites Spend More On Vet Bills Than On Health Care
Farming and ranching is a way of life for many Spokanites. For more than a few, their animals are what puts food on the table for their family, which is why they probably have some pretty exorbitant vet bills.
If you’re from Spokane, you'd rather stitch up that massive gash in your arm yourself and save your cash to make sure your pigs, cattle, sheep and horses are in tip-top shape.
5. If You Grew Up in Spokane, You Probably Learned How to Drive Farm Equipment Before You Learned To Drive A Car
A true Spokie knows how to drive farm equipment long before they get their driver’s license or even attempt to drive the family car. You might have even had your first date while driving a tractor.
Sure some say it might be a little dangerous, but you know that's mostly cityfolk who coddle their kids—those that grow up on a farm learn to drive the equipment about the same time they learn to walk.
6. The Hairstyle Of Choice Is The Mullet
An awful lot of people in Spokane seem to be stuck in the 1980s. It’s really not uncommon to see a guy (or a girl) walking down the street sporting a mullet, wearing acid washed jeans, and maybe even listening to Whitesnake on his Sony Walkman. Hey, it was only couple of dollars at the pawn shop, right?
7. Spokies Start the Countdown For Bloomsday As Soon As It Ends
The Lilac Bloomsday Run, or Bloomsday as it’s often called, is something that Spokanites look forward to all year. As one of the most popular road races in the region, it means lots of visitors who come from hundreds and even thousands of miles away, as well as a ton of things to do throughout the weekend and plenty of entertainment.
This is the chance to meet a new hot guy or girl from somewhere else, not to mention the millions of dollars that are brought into the city which equals more jobs, potential raises and higher tips.
8. People From Spokane Are About Half Liberal and Half Conservative
Although Spokane was traditionally thought of as a more conservative city, over the years it’s become a lot more liberal. Now there’s a rather stark divide between opinions on things like same sex marriage, Obamacare and how to spend government dollars in general.
The easiest way to start a brawl is to bring up politics at the local bar—let's just say don't do it unless you're just itching to see what sitting in the back of a Spokane cop car is like.
9. In Spokane, Being a Ski Bum Is A Real Job
...Right?! Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park is just an hour away, so who wants to go to work or school all the time when they can be skiing or snowboarding? After all, it takes practice to get this good and you might just be the next Shaun White or Picabo Street! Then all those people who told you to “get a real job” can eat their words.
10. Spokanites Like To Take Things Slow...Real Slow
It’s true that people in Spokane enjoy a slower pace of life. There are no traffic jams to speak of—unless the neighbor happened to have been moving the cattle, that is. If you pass more than a couple of cars on the road, you’ll probably wonder where everybody’s going.
Of course, for some it can get a little too slow, which means it’s time to get out those binoculars and see what those people next door are up to.
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