You Know You're from New Jersey When...

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: : ...you recognize or can relate to at least 10 of these: : You've been seriously injured at Action Park. : You know that the only people who call it "Joisey" are from New York (usually The Bronx) or Texas. : You don't think of citrus when people mention "The Oranges." : You know that it's called "Great Adventure," not "Six Flags." : You've ordered a hard roll with butter for breakfast. : You've known the way to Seaside Heights since you were seven. : You've eaten at a diner, when you were stoned or drunk, at 3 am. : Whenever you park, there's a Camaro within three spots of you. : You remember that the "Two Guys" were from Harrison. : You know that the state isn't one big oil refinery. : At least three people in your family still love Bruce Springsteen, and you know what town Jon Bon Jovi is from. : You know what a "jug handle" is. : You know that a WaWa is a convenience store. : You know that the state isn't all farmland. : You know that there are no "beaches" in new Jersey - there's "The Shore," and you know that the road to the shore is "The Parkway" not "The Garden State Highway." : You know that "Piney" isn't referring to a tree. : Even your school cafeteria made good Italian subs, and, you call it a "sub" not a "submarine sandwich" or worse yet, a "hoagy" or a "hero." : You remember the song from the Palisades Park commercials. : You know how to properly negotiate a Circle. : You knew that the last question had to do with driving. : You know that "Acme" is an actual store, not just a Warner Bros creation. : You know that this is the only "New..." state that doesn't require "New" to identify it (like, try ...Mexico, ...York, ...Hampshire (doesn't work, does it?). : You know how to translate this conversation: "Jeet yet?" "No, Jew?" : You only go to New York City for day trips, and you only call it "The City." : You know that a "White Castle" is the name of BOTH a fast food chain AND a fast food sandwich. : You consider a corned beef sandwich with lettuce and mayo a sacrilege. : In the 80's you wore your hair REALLY high. : You don't think "What exit" (do you live near?) is very funny. : You know that the real first "strip shopping center" in the country is Route 22. : You know that people from 609 area code are "a little different." : You know that no respectable New Jerseyan goes to Princeton - that's for out-of-staters. : The Jets-Giants game has started fights at your school or local bar. : You live within 20 minutes of at least three different malls. : You can see the Manhattan skyline from some part of your town. : You refer to all highways and interstates by their numbers. : Every year, you had at least one kid in your class named Tony. : You know where every "clip" shown in the Sopranos opening credits is. : You've gotten on the wrong highway trying to get out of Willowbrook Mall. : You've eaten a Boardwalk cheesesteak with vinegar fries. : You have a favorite Atlantic City casino. : You start planning for Memorial Day weekend in February. : And finally... : You've never pumped your own gas. : http://soli.inav.net/~catalyst/Humor/jersey.htm : -MW

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