25 Signs You Are From Buffalo, NY

Welcome to the better side of the Empire State

1. Wings are a food staple

And not just any kind of wings. The best wings in the world. It's making your mouth water now just thinking about it, actually. We even have a festival for wings. They're that good.

2. Mighty Taco is better than Taco Bell

Way better than Taco Bell. Mighty Taco has been catering to Buffalo's Mexican food cravings since '73. Now that's dedication.

3. Tim Hortons is part of your weekly routine

What's Dunkin' Donuts? I think it's some obscure rip-off of Tim Hortons, but that's just a rumor.

4. Bison is the only kind of chip dip you will buy

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Do they even make any other kind of chip dip?

5. Loganberry is a gift from God

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What exactly is Loganberry? Who cares, it goes great with wings.

6. You take tailgating very seriously

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Grab those wings, some Rusty Chain beer, and a couple thousand friends. You've got yourself a Buffalo tailgate.

7. You always defend the Buffalo Bills

Don't worry guys, we'll show them next year

8. Actually, you defend every Buffalo team

Once a Buffalo sports fan, always a Buffalo sports fan. Let's go Buffalo!!

9. Niagara Falls is nothing new

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It's one of the Seven Wonders of the World and all, but you've already seen it 15 times, plus that time you went there for a field trip

10. Because Canada is your backyard

No, but really. You can walk to Canada.

11. Therefore you see Canadian license plates on the daily

Yet every time you see an Ontario license plate, you just assume they are a horrible driver

12. Driving in snow doesn't phase you

Hell, it makes you an even better driver. Especially now that the potholes are filled with snow.

13. And snow seems to come at anytime of the year

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Throwback to the October Storm of '06

14. Your Halloween costume incorporates a snowsuit

Still lookin' fly with those mittens and scarves

15. This is easy for you to pronounce

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And for those who can't, you're obviously not from around here

16. and this

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17. and, of course, this

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18. You refer to downtown Buffalo as "The City"

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And it always seems to be empty. Except for on game days, of course.

19. Elmwood Ave is the place to be

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The best collection of local bars, restaurants, and shops that ever existed

20. Same with Allentown

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Elmwood's rival

21. You know how to throwdown for every holiday

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Happy St. Patricks Day Buffalo!

22. Even Dyngus Day

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Everyone's Polish on Dyngus Day

23. In the summer, you celebrate every Thursday at the Harbor

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It used to be Thursday in the Square, but we don't care where it is as long as Buffalo keeps on rocking

24. You know everyone and their mother

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No matter where you go, you have a 97.9% chance of seeing someone you know. It's both a blessing and a curse.

25. Finally, you are proud to say you are from Buffalo, NY

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If you aren't proud of where you live, then move to Canada

Extras: Things that didn't quite make the cut but we all still love

26. Anderson's roast beef

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No explanation needed

27. Sponge Candy

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With all its spongey deliciousness

28. Winging It! Buffalo Style

A talk show about all the glorious events and restaurants in Buffalo. Keeps you up to date on all the local stories. If you don't know what this is, watch it on Channel 23 every weekday at 9am. You won't be sorry.

29. Buffalo loves Beer

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But especially Flying Bison Beer

30. The Cheerio Factory

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Smelling Cheerios on the way to work can make any morning commute bearable

31. The Peace Bridge

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All those different colors make traffic jams a little more fun

32. Duffs Wings

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The time old debate: Duffs vs. Anchor Bar

33. Wegmans

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Puts the "super" in supermarket

34. Taste of Buffalo

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We really like our food. A lot.

35. The Buffalo Mansions

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Beautiful inside and out

36. The Buffalo Zoo

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Established 1875

37. Italian Fest

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Hertel Avenue may not be as big as Elmwood or Allentown, but it still puts up a fight with the classic Italian Festival

38. Shea's Performing Arts Center

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Beautiful theater, beautiful shows

39. The Buffalo Skyway

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Terrifying to drive on for the first time, but after a while you get used to it

40. City Hall

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One of Buffalo's landmarks