20 Things People Say When They Find Out You Are From Florida
And 20 sassy responses.
Maya Weinstein in Humor on Jun 21, 2015
1. So, you must be used to the heat?
Yeah, I prefer to be outside when it is 102 degrees, it’s really relaxing when I am covered in sweat and can’t breathe. We just use air conditioning…
2. How far are you from Miami?
Because this one time you went to Miami for spring break, so you can use that piece of information to pinpoint where I’m from?
3. Do you go to Disney, like, all the time?
You have probably gone to Disney more than I have…
4. Do you go to the beach every day?
Ain’t nobody got time for that. As much as I would love to, the afternoon storms and the tourists (you) tend to get in the way of making that a reality.
5. Florida is not really southern, right?
Maybe not where you have vacationed, but the rebel flags in my high school parking lot would argue otherwise. So will the excessive amounts of sweet tea and grits- not that I’m complaining.
6. Oh, my grandparents live there!
I am sure they do. Please recommend that they retake their driver’s tests.
7. Wow, so hurricanes must be really scary.
When they hit, the answer is yes. The great thing about hurricanes is that we get a pretty big warning about their arrival, and then we stock up on snacks.
8. My friend lives in Florida!
Okay....
9. Have you ever seen an alligator?
Yeah, I have. No, I would not attempt to “wrestle” one of those horrendous dinosaurs.
10. You are not that tan!
I’m sorry I failed you.
11. So global warming…
…Is definitely a thing.
12. Your state is so screwed up with elections.
Don’t hate on the individuality of my state.
13. Don’t you just want a white Christmas?
We have one every year! It’s called sand.
14. Do you get annoyed with tourists?
Yassssssss.
15. What are those bugs called that get all over your car on the interstate?
Lovebugs. The next time you say Florida doesn’t have comprehensive sex ed, please reflect on these creatures and the education many of us have gained from them.
16. Does everyone have a pool?
Pretty much.
17. Spring Break must be so convenient!
It is, except for the fact that my plane ticket home skyrockets because you want to get wasted on the beach.
18. Are you a [insert random sports team here] fan?
We have a lot of sports.
19. Do you wear flipflops everywhere?
Honestly…yes…
20. Have you heard of Florida Man?
Are you trying to embarrass me?
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Florida Man is our version of Big Foot (by the way).
One of the women from my church women's group died. Her funeral is tomorrow morning, at 9:30, so no lazy sleeping in for me. Her family requested that we do an honor guard for her and I am happy to be part of it. She was 92 and lived a long and faithful life, but she will be missed at our meetings.
#10 made me laugh! So sorry about the loss of your friend from church.,....but what an awesome life to have lived 92 years. Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteROFL, That my friend, is so true. ---I agree with Deb, what an awesome life to have lived 92 yrs. Have a lovely Friday. Blessings
ReplyDeleteLOL that was cute.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the loss of your friend.
#s 4 and 6 I can relate!!
ReplyDeleteSorry for your friends loss....how sad. It's always sad.
I have a friend who lives in Florida. My brother-in-law's mother lives there too, but returns to Ohio in the summer. He and my sister are the ones who sometimes visit Lakeland. When I was in the first grade there was an empty house on my way to and from school. The woman always spent the winter in Florida, but, of course, I didn't understand that. I was convinced the house was haunted and always ran past it.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to the family of the lady who passed away.
Those are pretty funny! Thanks for explaining "Florida Man"; I hadn't heard of that!
ReplyDeleteWe have seen the infestation of lovebugs! Our daughter called them coitus bugs! it was SO weird!
ReplyDeleteVery sorry about your friend. It's always hard to say goodbye.
I am pretty sure you have heard all these things said, I know I have. Dont know why people think Florida is in another country.....it is just warmer most of the time, than the rest of the US, and very normal people live there. lol Blue skies and sand are happy things to be a part of!
ReplyDeleteMy sympathy in the loss of your church member. She lived a long life and I know she will be missed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these and for the giggles. I often tire of folks asking me do I pronounce pecan PEE kan because I'm from GA??!!!!
Ha! Those were great!
ReplyDeleteSorry about the loss of your friend. I know her family will appreciate all of you who take part in her honor guard.
Oh my, some of those really made me laugh. Texas and Florida have more in common than I thought! Condolences on the loss of your friend, God gave her many years but now He wanted her home.. Have a great week-end!
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