Thinking about moving out of town (how dare you!), taking a vacation, or heading off to school in an area outside of Buffalo? We’re about to prepare you for questions you will undoubtedly be asked as soon as you say, “I’m from Buffalo.” Don’t say we didn’t warn you:
- Aren’t you used to the cold?
Anthony Quintano - Flickr Does anyone really ever get used to the sharp, piercing bite of sub-zero temperatures? NO. Just like nobody enjoys sweating bullets in the summer. We just know how to handle the cold weather better than most, that’s all.
- You’re probably melting in this heat, huh?
Lauren Rushing - Flickr The flip side of the last question. First off, it’s 60º outside. Second, contrary to popular belief, we do have more than one season in “Brr”ffalo. In fact, we have four. Mild springs, balmy summers, and the most perfectly crisp falls. And yeah, it snows a lot, too. What of it?
- No goal!
CNN via UBBullRun.com Okay, so this one isn’t really a question, but still. For whatever reason, people seem to think we love to be reminded of our sports teams’ not-so-stellar pasts. You know what also won’t earn you brownie points with a Buffalonian?
- Do you remember “wide right?"
www.Buffalobills.com Rub salt in our wounds, why don’t you? As if it’s not bad enough that the Bills just finished their 17th season without a playoff run, we’re also reminded often by total strangers of perhaps the single worst moment in Buffalo sports history. Let me say it again. SEVENTEEN years. You know the saying, “There’s always next year?” We invented that.
- Why do you even like the Bills?
Scott Kinmartin - Flickr If anyone ever thinks of a great explanation for our love-hate relationship with the Buffalo Bills, please clue us in. We’re still not sure how to explain our undying devotion for our team other than the fact that we have no choice – as Buffalonians, we were born into the #BillsMafia.
- Oh, like Buffalo Wild Wings?
Mike Mozart - Flickr Eyeroll Anywhere that calls their wings “Buffalo wings” is NOT representative of the 716. They’re chicken wings or just “wings.” Also – Buffalo Wild Wings started in Ohio, if that gives you any indication of their authenticity. (Although we will admit their boneless wings really are decently good.)
- Can you say something like bagel, bag, or anything with a long a in it?
Ruocaled - Flickr Okay, we get it. Western New Yorkers have a distinctive accent. So what if we give the long “a” a little bit of extra attention? It’s not that bAd!
- What’s the beef between Buffalo and Jon Bon Jovi?
Matthew Fox - Flickr Long story short, if he would have bought the Bills, they wouldn’t have had “a prayer” of staying in Buffalo. We’re not the type to hold a grudge but… Okay, that’s a lie. We definitely are.
- Oh, you mean Taco Bell?
ChristinaEatsBrains - Flickr Please don’t diss the Mighty. Not only does Taco Bell not even come close to comparing to the Super Mighty, they also don’t serve fountain loganberry. Mighty Taco is so good and such a Buffalo staple that you can now order burritos and have them sent to you anywhere in the USA. (Even if it’s just so you can prove to out-of-towners that it really is that much better.)
- Why do you love Tim Hortons so much?
Ian Rutherford - Flickr Even if you aren’t a “Timmy Ho’s” diehard, it’s hard to deny the pull of an iced capp in the summer or assorted Timbits in the breakroom at work. Not to mention there’s basically a Tim Horton’s on every corner in WNY to satisfy your caffeine cravings.
- How do you pronounce (INSERT TOWN/ROAD NAME)?
Reuben Whitehouse - Flickr Buffalo prides itself on our history and heritage. Most names of our towns and roads – Tonawanda, Cheektowaga, and Scajaquada, to name a few – stem from their Iroquois ancestry.
What have you been asked when you say you’re from the Queen City? Share your favorite sigh-inducing questions with us!
Anthony Quintano - Flickr
Does anyone really ever get used to the sharp, piercing bite of sub-zero temperatures? NO. Just like nobody enjoys sweating bullets in the summer. We just know how to handle the cold weather better than most, that’s all.
Lauren Rushing - Flickr
The flip side of the last question. First off, it’s 60º outside. Second, contrary to popular belief, we do have more than one season in “Brr”ffalo. In fact, we have four. Mild springs, balmy summers, and the most perfectly crisp falls. And yeah, it snows a lot, too. What of it?
CNN via UBBullRun.com
Okay, so this one isn’t really a question, but still. For whatever reason, people seem to think we love to be reminded of our sports teams’ not-so-stellar pasts. You know what also won’t earn you brownie points with a Buffalonian?
Rub salt in our wounds, why don’t you? As if it’s not bad enough that the Bills just finished their 17th season without a playoff run, we’re also reminded often by total strangers of perhaps the single worst moment in Buffalo sports history. Let me say it again. SEVENTEEN years. You know the saying, “There’s always next year?” We invented that.
Scott Kinmartin - Flickr
If anyone ever thinks of a great explanation for our love-hate relationship with the Buffalo Bills, please clue us in. We’re still not sure how to explain our undying devotion for our team other than the fact that we have no choice – as Buffalonians, we were born into the #BillsMafia.
Mike Mozart - Flickr
Eyeroll Anywhere that calls their wings “Buffalo wings” is NOT representative of the 716. They’re chicken wings or just “wings.” Also – Buffalo Wild Wings started in Ohio, if that gives you any indication of their authenticity. (Although we will admit their boneless wings really are decently good.)
Ruocaled - Flickr
Okay, we get it. Western New Yorkers have a distinctive accent. So what if we give the long “a” a little bit of extra attention? It’s not that bAd!
Matthew Fox - Flickr
Long story short, if he would have bought the Bills, they wouldn’t have had “a prayer” of staying in Buffalo. We’re not the type to hold a grudge but… Okay, that’s a lie. We definitely are.
ChristinaEatsBrains - Flickr
Please don’t diss the Mighty. Not only does Taco Bell not even come close to comparing to the Super Mighty, they also don’t serve fountain loganberry. Mighty Taco is so good and such a Buffalo staple that you can now order burritos and have them sent to you anywhere in the USA. (Even if it’s just so you can prove to out-of-towners that it really is that much better.)
Ian Rutherford - Flickr
Even if you aren’t a “Timmy Ho’s” diehard, it’s hard to deny the pull of an iced capp in the summer or assorted Timbits in the breakroom at work. Not to mention there’s basically a Tim Horton’s on every corner in WNY to satisfy your caffeine cravings.
Reuben Whitehouse - Flickr
Buffalo prides itself on our history and heritage. Most names of our towns and roads – Tonawanda, Cheektowaga, and Scajaquada, to name a few – stem from their Iroquois ancestry.
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