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Not being included on the Australian map is a common occurrence.
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In fact, it’s not even a surprise when TV programs forget to mention Tassie altogether.
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Tasmanians travelling abroad will constantly have to explain that we’re not from Tanzania.
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And most people we meet abroad only have the Tassie Devil from Looney Tunes as a point of reference.
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Even our own country teases us for needing a passport to travel interstate.
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As Tasmanians, we are constantly asked if we’re dating our cousins.
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Or being bagged out for having two heads.
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When we start dating someone new, our parents will almost definitely ask who their parents are (and probably know them).
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The rivalry between Launceston and Hobart is pretty intense.
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And Devonport is constantly being teased by the other cities.
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Especially for its questionable nightlife.
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Except on Christmas Eve when it’s absolutely pumping.
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The Tassie two-step is the local mating ritual.
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Learning the nutbush in primary school was an important part of the Tasmanian school curriculum.
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If we can’t find a park within five-minutes walking distance, it almost warrants driving off.
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And all Tasmanians believe that paying more than $3 an hour for parking is a bit rich.
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When starting a new job, it is almost guaranteed you’ll find a personal connection to one of your new colleagues.
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When someone asks where you’re from, you sometimes feel judged when saying "Tasmania".
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But now that you’re older and wiser, you wear your Tasmanian heritage like a badge of honour.
