No matter where you are from, you are sure to have picked up some sort of weird habit, tradition, or tick that is specific to the city you live in. Those of us in Denver may think we are exception to this rule (since we are used to doing certain things and seeing other people do them as well), but we are not, as demonstrated by these 13 strange habits that us Denverites will defend to the death:
1.) Wearing flip flops in the snow.
Seriously; why would you EVER spend $50+ on a pair of boots when you can get a snazzy pair of flip flops for $1 a pop?
2.) Smothering everything in green chile...
Isn't it amazing how well green chile compliments everything from Mexican food to French pastries? (Hey, don't knock it until you try it!)
3.) ...dipping pizza in honey...
Sure, the New Yorkers and Chicagoans CLAIM they have the best pizza... but that cardboard doesn't hold a candle to the warm and pillowy crust of a Colorado-style pizza!
4.) ...and voluntarily eating deep fried cow you-know-whats.
Rocky Mountain Oysters aren't seafood, per se... but they do come from a place as dark and mysterious as the ocean!
5.) Buying our weed from a store.
While most other states are still purchasing their pot from behind a bowling alley, Denverites simply walk into a clean, comfortable, and less-sketchy store for all of their cannabis needs.
6.) Welcoming guests to our state with a 32-foot-tall, 9,000 pound demon.
Legend has it that if you gaze into the veiny giant's red eyes, he will gallop after your plane and eat you... Enjoy your flight!
7.) Complain about everyone's driving...
"Nice blinker, idiot!"
*expletive*
"Learn how to drive, moron!"
8.) ...except your own (of course).
When you are the guy running red lights, cutting people off, and disobeying every common traffic law, then (and only then) is it acceptable to do.
9.) Making your home a cat-free zone.
Those with dogs are looking for love, companionship, and a loyal best friend; those with cats are just playing Russian roulette with their LIVES.
10.) Bleed orange and blue...
Win or lose, we love our Denver Broncos! (And how can you not with guys like Elway, Manning, and Floyd Little?)
11.) ...and stand by our men through thick and thin.
C'mon Rockies (Nuggets, Avs, et al); this is our year FOR SURE!
12.) Live for brunch.
The most important meal of the day is breakfast... but for those of us who work for the weekend and enjoy sleeping in on Saturdays, there is delicious Snooze, Denver Biscuit Company, and Sam's No. 3.
13.) Spend all of our time outdoors.
Whether we are hiking in the mountains, shopping the 16th Street Mall, or biking to and from work, we prefer spending as much time outdoors as humanly possible.
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