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Aww man, how'd you miss Jersey?!
You know you 're from Jersey when...
# At least half the people you knew in high school went to Rutgers.
# You know where Jimmy Hoffa is buried.
# You know the only people that call it "Joisy" are from New York.
# 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 and butter" for breakfast.
# One time, a sea gull relieved itself on your head.
# You know what town Jon Bon Jovi is from.
# You hate New York drivers.
# You've known the way to Seaside Heights since you were seven.
# At least three people in your family still love Bruce Springsteen!!!
# "Anyone who makes bad pizza shouldn't live in this state" is your attitude.
# At some point, you owned a pair of Cavaricci's.
# The New Jersey Turnpike doesn't freak you out at night.
# That toll road to the shore is the "Parkway," not the "Garden State" as the New Yorkers call it.
# You know what a "jug handle" is.
# Even your school made good Italian subs.
# At least one major highway is under construction at all times.
# You know that ACME is an actual store, not just a Warner Brothers creation.
# You only go to New York City for day trips.
# You've run out of money on the Parkway (open the door, there is always plenty on the road).
# In the 80's you wore your hair REALLY high.
# You know where to get the best bagel.
# You've never had to pump your own gas.
# The Jets/Giants game has started fights at your school and/or local bar.
# You live within 20 minutes of at least three different malls.
# You can see the New York City skyline from some part of your town.
# You start planning for Memorial Day weekend in February.
# You've seen or been in a fight between a Rangers fan and a Devils fan.
# You have or know someone with Mafia connections.
# You've been in a town or city where Spanish is spoken more than English.
# Your remember Action Park and may have been seriously injured there.
# At some time you got on the wrong highway trying to get out of Willowbrook mall, or Newark Airport.
# You've tasted a Mid-Way cheesesteak (Mmm!).
# You have a favorite Atlantic City casino. You're Italian.
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