Sometimes Florida feels like two or three different states crammed into one. But there are at least a few things that pretty much everyone who grew up here can relate to. Here are some of our favorites:

1. You're not easily impressed by just any beach.
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Pshhh. This is like 5/10.
2. Ditto for seafood.
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Don't even try to give us that imitation crab crap.
3. You never stress out about a little rain (or thunderstorm, or even most hurricanes).
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You can time your watch by it in the summertime.
4. You've seen plenty of blue water (outside of a toilet bowl).
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You've gone swimming in some of the most beautiful water in the world.
5. You don't fight over the closest spot in a parking lot, but you'll wait for a shady spot.
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Once burned by your seat belt buckle, twice shy.
6. Sweet tea runs through your veins.
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That isn't the same as iced tea and sugar packets, by the way.
7. You've been teased for being Southern AND told you weren't Southern enough.
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Flip-flops or cowboy boots? Decisions, decisions. And yes, this picture was taken in "winter."

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8. You've seen, and eaten, gator at least once in your lifetime.
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It might sound cliche, but it really does taste like chicken.
9. You know you could never move to any state that didn't have Publix.
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Shopping isn't a pleasure anywhere else.
10. You're comfortable coexisting with an older crowd.
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Bingo is actually pretty fun. Try it sometime.
11. "Good hair days" and "bad hair days" are a foreign concept to you.
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It's usually somewhere between frizzy and a little less frizzy. Thanks, humidity!
12. Things like bugs and lizards don't faze you.
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They're just part of the scenery.
13. You think some pretty weird looking animals are cute.
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Like manatees, sea turtles and gators. Seagulls, however, are winged poop factories hellbent on ruining your day (and eating your sandwich).
14. You've never had a Snow Day home from school, but you've had Hurricane Days.
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And even hurricane parties. What else is there to do when everything basically shuts down?

Did you grow up in Florida? What did you like/dislike about it? What are a few things you think all Floridians can relate to? Please share your comments with us below!

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