With a population of over 1.3 million, Buffalonians are certainly diverse. But there are certain quintessential Queen City-isms where we can all find common ground. Here are eleven undeniable things that every Buffalonian has done at least once:
- Eaten chicken wings at the Anchor Bar.
Anchor Bar Williamsville - Facebook …and Duffs, and your favorite local pizzeria, and basically anywhere else that offers them on the menu.
- Been to a Bills game in a snowstorm.
Buffalo Bills - Facebook A few flurries are well worth it to watch the Bills weather the elements!
- Worn a Halloween costume over a snowsuit.
Abraxas3d - Flickr Sorry, kids. No short-sleeved costumes allowed in Western New York. If your favorite costume isn’t roomy enough for an extra layer (or two) of warm weather wear underneath, it’s not going to work for trick-or-treating.
- Referred to a soft drink as “pop” and not “soda.”
Roadsidepictures - Flickr We’ve been over this a time or two, right?
- Used the heat and A/C in the same weekend
Deann Barrera - Flickr Or sometimes even in the same day - unless you’re the type that refuses to turn on the heat until November; in which case… get your blankets ready!
- Went to Niagara Falls for the outlets and not the falls
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA - Facebook Because sometimes saving money is better than playing tourist.
- Used snow on the porch to keep drinks cold.
Don LaVange - Flickr A good snowfall is Mother Nature’s built-in refrigerator.
- Run the Turkey Trot.
Jon Rieley-Goddard Chances are, you at least know one person who has the ambition to run the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.
- Visited a Frank Lloyd Wright creation.
Darwin Martin House - Facebook Buffalo’s architecture is top-notch. Touring Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpieces are a great way to get cultured!
- Danced to the “Shout Song” at a wedding.
cariberry - Flickr If you really want to fill the dance floor at a Buffalo wedding, just have the DJ start with “The Bills make me wanna…”
- Posed for a selfie with Sabretooth.
Buffalo Sabres - Facebook If you’ve been to the arena to watch a Sabres game, chances are you’ve had the opportunity to pose with “The Tooth” for a photo opp!
What are other surefire ways to spot a fellow Western New Yorker? Share your comments with us!
Anchor Bar Williamsville - Facebook
…and Duffs, and your favorite local pizzeria, and basically anywhere else that offers them on the menu.
Buffalo Bills - Facebook
A few flurries are well worth it to watch the Bills weather the elements!
Abraxas3d - Flickr
Sorry, kids. No short-sleeved costumes allowed in Western New York. If your favorite costume isn’t roomy enough for an extra layer (or two) of warm weather wear underneath, it’s not going to work for trick-or-treating.
Roadsidepictures - Flickr
We’ve been over this a time or two, right?
Deann Barrera - Flickr
Or sometimes even in the same day - unless you’re the type that refuses to turn on the heat until November; in which case… get your blankets ready!
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA - Facebook
Because sometimes saving money is better than playing tourist.
Don LaVange - Flickr
A good snowfall is Mother Nature’s built-in refrigerator.
Jon Rieley-Goddard
Chances are, you at least know one person who has the ambition to run the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning.
Darwin Martin House - Facebook
Buffalo’s architecture is top-notch. Touring Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpieces are a great way to get cultured!
cariberry - Flickr
If you really want to fill the dance floor at a Buffalo wedding, just have the DJ start with “The Bills make me wanna…”
Buffalo Sabres - Facebook
If you’ve been to the arena to watch a Sabres game, chances are you’ve had the opportunity to pose with “The Tooth” for a photo opp!
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