25 Things You Know To Be True If You've Lived In Arizona

    It's a dry heat.

    1. During the 100+ degree summers you’ve accidentally burned yourself at least once with the metal part of the seatbelt.

    2. You’ve seen parts of a cactus in the produce section of a grocery store.

    3. You’ve seen way too many scorpions and have probably had to catch and release a few that weren't welcome in your home.

    4. You have an entire album on your phone of AZ sunsets because they’re so damn perfect.

    5. You've survived many scorching summer days with the assistance of Eegee's, and you know come July, everyone will lose their mind over watermelon Eegee month.

    6. You’ve learned not to keep ChapStick, makeup, or anything else that has the ability to melt inside your car.

    7. You have no idea how to dress for real winters (unless you live in Flagstaff).

    8. You are still confused by the concept of Daylight Savings.

    9. You've unexpectedly purchased tamales from a stranger in a parking lot at some point.

    10. You’ve probably tried to fry an egg or bake a cookie on the sidewalk.

    11. You get way too excited when the forecast says there's a chance of rain.

    12. You know that there's no greater beef than the one between the Arizona Wildcats and the Arizona State Sun Devils, which brings out the best in college athletes, and the worst in the fans.

    13. You’ve probably spent over a grand in your lifetime purchasing QT slushies.

    14. You've said the words "It's a dry heat," before.

    15. You've encountered so many awful bugs, from illusive roaches, to poisonous spiders, to loud, obnoxious cicadas.

    16. You’ve heard someone refer to the city of Scottsdale as ‘Snobsdale’ before, but TBH their mall is super legit.

    17. The most important variable in selecting a parking spot isn't how close it is to where you're going, but how much shade it can provide your car with.

    18. Sonoran hotdogs from a stand outside of a bar make the absolute best drunk food one could ever imagine.

    19. If you buy chocolate during the summer, you better scarf it right down or it will melt within seconds of stepping outside of the grocery store.

    20. You've visited Filiberto's Mexican Food, Nico's Taco Shop, or Viva Burrito at 2 a.m.

    21. Your iPhone is actually susceptible to overheating.

    22. If the A/C is on, you don't leave the door open for so much as an extra millisecond, and risk letting out that precious cool air.

    23. Sometimes the steering wheel is so hot that you've actually had to steer with your pant-covered knees, your fingertips, or literally wear gloves.

    24. You’ve probably experienced a full face of makeup sliding down your face when attending a outdoor event.

    25. And finally, you’ve felt like some of the forecast temperatures might not even be typos.