21 Signs You're From Niagara Falls, New York

The breathtaking Niagara Falls are known as one of the wonders of the world. For those living in the city of Niagara Falls, New York, the Falls are just water falling over a cliff. Here's 21 signs you're from the cataract city.

21. You have to remind people that there is a Niagara Falls, New York

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"So, are you Canadian?" is a question that every person has been asked when they say they're from Niagara Falls. Some of us just resort to saying we're from Buffalo, which brings us to our next point:

20. You think that Buffalo is overrated

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Everyone, including the governor, likes to brag about how wonderful Buffalo is. They're known for large expanses of rusty waterfront and some mediocre sports teams, but they get a billion dollars for their greatness. Know who would like a billion dollars? The people with the giant awesome waterfall!

19. You have a love-hate relationship with the Niagara Falls Reporter

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Sure, the Gazette may have accurate news, but where else are you going to get coupons for strip clubs, horoscopes that deprive you of your humanity, and photos of the mayor riding the governor's giant floating head as it shoots lasers?

18. You lie to tourists

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Face it, the beautiful mall that the tourists love so much is in Town of Niagara, not the city. Fort Niagara? That's in Youngstown. The casino? Sovereign Native American territory. Speaking of the casino...

17. You have a love-hate relationship with the Seneca Niagara casino

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The state and the Seneca Nation are constantly screwing your broke city out of some much needed money, but you know you've totally gone there to encrust yourself in tax-free jewelry while taking advantage of free booze and cigarettes.

16. You get just as much snow as Buffalo, just not at the same time

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We may not get the never ending snowfalls that Buffalo is famous for, but when it snows in Niagara Falls, you know to expect at least two feet in an hour.

15. You've never been to the Cave of the Winds

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Tourists are shocked at locals that tell them that they've never wasted their time with that glorified splinter patio.

14. You've never been on the Maid of the Mist either

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What is wrong with us?

13. You scream "Paul" every time Niagara Falls is in the news

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It might have nothing to do with the mayor, but you'll still scream his name like you're Kirk and he's Khan.

12. You think the landfill is a better tourist attraction than the Falls

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Ah, the awe inspiring mountain of trash in Town of Niagara. Only a few more feet and it'd make an invigorating climb!

11. You know how to spell Schoellkopf

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I'm sure your grandparents have told you while waiting in the Schoellkopf health center about the time the Schoellkopf power plant fell into the gorge.

10. You've taken a field trip to the Aquarium

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The penguin exhibit reeked of rotting fish, but the seals were incredible.

9. You've spent way too much time on "Little Italy" Pine Avenue

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It even has an Italian festival each year! Of course, it hasn't been "Little Italy" since just about the time they wasted money to put those pillars up.

8. You know that Frankies has the best donuts

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Just don't look around the shop...or make eye contact for too long.

7. and everybody has their own opinion about pizza

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Some say Frankie can make pizza, some claim Goodfellas is saintly, your average man craves Mr. B's, and some people risk driving down Buffalo Avenue to get some Jaco's. No matter what, it will always be a tray, never a pie.

6. You don't think Canadians are nice

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They leave their trash everywhere and drive the wrong way down streets. No, you are not tourists, you are Canadians: stop it.

5. You always carry your NEXUS card

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Or you can be one of the cool people with an enhanced license.

4. You've seen the Falls naked

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and you're totally stoked to see it dry again in a few years.

3. You miss the winter garden

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Lackey plaza, the Rainbow Centre, the Festival of Lights, and the great Winter Garden will always be remembered as a high point in the city's history.

2. You bowed down to our lord and savior Totes McGoats

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Selling heroin should've been a turn-off, but it just gave him a Walter White-esque mystique.

1. You secretly think the Falls is awesome

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Even if it is just water falling over a cliff.