Other people may call us “weird,” but Austinites are some of the strongest Texans you’ll ever meet. Our hearts burst with state pride, and we don’t let any stereotype get us down. We’ll cannonball into Barton Spring’s freezing water, and we happily endure blistering summer heat. These are nine reasons why people from Austin are unbelievably tough.

1. We frequently endure triple digit heat.
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"Oh, it's below 100 degrees today? Let's go for a hike!"
2. Barton Springs' brisk water won't stop up from diving right in.
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The water stays at a cool 68 degrees year-round, and we'll wade in that water even on chilly January days.
3. We have an incredibly high tolerance for spicy foods.
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Go ahead and slather that breakfast taco in jalapeno salsa. It's the best way to wake up.
4. We all have disgusting seasonal allergies, but there's still no place we'd rather be.
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People say if you don't suffer from Austin allergies, just wait a few more years. At some point, the cedar fever is bound to take hold. It's a right of passage, really.

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5. We're always dodging stereotypes, and we let the negative comments roll off our backs.
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The "Keep Austin Weird" slogan has gained so much traction through the years, people outside of this city have developed some stereotypes about us. Whether we're called "yuppies," "hippies," or "weirdos," we know that doesn't define us. We're just Austinites, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
6. We spend about 43 hours a year stuck in traffic. That has to build thick skin!
If there's anything Austin's traffic has taught us, it's how to deal with uncomfortable situations. Breathe through the congestion, turn up the radio, and wait it out. You'll eventually get through it.
7. Our patience is so strong, we have no problem waiting in lines.
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Whether it's for an exclusive concert or a hearty plate of BBQ, Austinites do not mind spending time waiting in line. We know that the end result is worth it.
8. Our city was built by strong and determined Texans.
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Take a walk through The Texas State Capitol, and you'll hear dozens of stories about strong leaders. There's Ma Ferguson, America's second female governor. There's Angelina Eberly, the local inn keeper who saved Austin as the capital of Texas. Keep digging into this city's past, and you'll see even more inspiring Austinites.
9. Bats don't scare us.
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In fact, we celebrate these little winged mammals. Without them, we would have even more mosquitos buzzing around. Austinites love the bats so much, we even throw a festival for them every year.

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