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Funny ones for me (California/Bay Area/Silicon Valley):
You remember the names of the three closest cheap sushi joints, the location of all the Fry's in the area and which companies your friends work for that are going public in the next year, but don't know the name of the mayor.
You clearly remember where you were when the Loma Prieta quake hit. (I was in Arizona... hahaha)
You aren't bothered much by earthquakes because you're ready for them. But the thought of tornadoes and hurricanes terrifies you.
You know that a "fixer-upper" home could cost a half-million dollars.
You think the horn and middle finger are essential driving tools.
You own a Sport Utility Vehicle and have never taken it off-road. You wouldn't know what to do if you tried. Same with all your friends. (no, just my mom and it's a sissy-mobile, thank the gods the real truck she used to own died)
You don't ask the staff any questions at Fry's. You know they hire idiots and pass the savings on to you.
You know how to recognize re-sealed returned electronics at Fry's.
You take your out-of-town friends to see the techie gadgets at Fry's. But you don't let them buy anything.
If someone refers to "SunnytogaDeAnzavale Road", you laugh and know what they're talking about.
You think it's normal to see chip-design software or relational databases advertised on freeway billboards.
You know that California isn't just one big beach.
You know that not everyone in California surfs.
You know there's lots of skiing in California.
You could sell your home and live like a king in 99% of the rest of the world, but don't because it would be difficult to move back.
You have at least three computers at home.
The median price of a house is $500,000...for 1200 sq. ft. with no yard because it's a town house
Winter is when your lawn grows too fast and summer is when it dies
Standing in line at Starbucks you wonder why the employees don't call a head hunter
You stop asking how much things cost, but instead ask "how long will it take?"
You know vast differences difference between Thai, Vietnemese, Chinese, Japanese, Cantonese, and Korean food.
You know that 280 North goes west and that 680 North goes east. (I love the 280/680 intersection with 101)
Your wireless LAN is interfering with your wireless phone and your home automation system.
You were born somewhere else.
The primary bugs that you worry about are electronic.
More than clothes come out of the closets.
Rainstorms or thunder are the lead story for the local news.
You consult your horoscope before planning your day. (occasionally)
The Terminator is your governor
You can't remember . . . is pot illegal?
It's barely sprinkling rain and there's a report on every news station: "STORM WATCH"
Gas costs $1.00 per gallon more than anywhere else in the US



Modified by anonms at 4:46 PM 3/26/2005