We’re called the City of Good Neighbors, but hell hath no fury like a Buffalonian scorned. To avoid confrontation and stay away from the wrath of a Western New Yorker, refer to this list of twelve sure-fire ways to make a Buffalonian mad.
- Thinking “I’m from New York” means we live in New York City.
Jörg Schubert - Flickr Newsflash: There is more to the state of New York than New York City. The “Big Apple” isn’t THAT big!
- Complaining to us when your team misses the playoffs.
Alan Kotok - Flickr Oh, I’m sorry. Your team didn’t make the playoffs this year? Come back and complain to us when that happens for 17 years straight.
- Rooting for New England.
Flickr/Gregor Smith If you plan on rooting for the Patriots, you can also plan on watching the game from home. Rooting for Tom Brady in Buffalo is basically a death sentence for your social life.
- Telling us the Bills or Sabres suck.
Dinur - Flickr We’re rebuilding, okay?
- Bringing up infamous Buffalo sports let-downs.
Flickr/Chess REO Are you noticing a trend here? Unless you’re sympathizing with us or trying to reassure us that this year will be different, you might be better off not mentioning our teams!
- Serving ranch with wings.
esimpraim - Flickr Do not - I repeat - do not dip your wings in ranch dressing.
- Thinking we only have one season.
Anthony Quintano - Flickr Yeah, it snows here. But only five(ish) months of the year! The other half, we spend enjoying blooming cherry blossoms in the spring, hot summers on Lake Erie, and viewing beautiful fall foliage throughout Western New York.
- Making a big deal out of a dusting of snow.
Markus Stöber - Flickr There is nothing more annoying than moving away from Buffalo and having plans and events cancelled over a dusting of snow.
- Asking us why we don’t have ridesharing yet.
Lyft - Facebook We don’t want to talk about it.
- Saying there’s nothing to do here.
Buffaboy - Flickr WRONG.
- Calling it “Upstate” New York.
Doug Kerr - Flickr Please don’t call it Upstate. We’re Western New York, and darn proud of it!
- Making fun of the Goo Goo Dolls.
Goo Goo Dolls - Facebook Love them or hate them, don’t diss the Goo Goo Dolls around a Buffalonian!
Don’t cross the Queen City! What are the top things that make you mad as a Buffalo native? Share them with us in the comments below!
Jörg Schubert - Flickr
Newsflash: There is more to the state of New York than New York City. The “Big Apple” isn’t THAT big!
Alan Kotok - Flickr
Oh, I’m sorry. Your team didn’t make the playoffs this year? Come back and complain to us when that happens for 17 years straight.
Flickr/Gregor Smith
If you plan on rooting for the Patriots, you can also plan on watching the game from home. Rooting for Tom Brady in Buffalo is basically a death sentence for your social life.
Dinur - Flickr
We’re rebuilding, okay?
Flickr/Chess REO
Are you noticing a trend here? Unless you’re sympathizing with us or trying to reassure us that this year will be different, you might be better off not mentioning our teams!
esimpraim - Flickr
Do not - I repeat - do not dip your wings in ranch dressing.
Anthony Quintano - Flickr
Yeah, it snows here. But only five(ish) months of the year! The other half, we spend enjoying blooming cherry blossoms in the spring, hot summers on Lake Erie, and viewing beautiful fall foliage throughout Western New York.
Markus Stöber - Flickr
There is nothing more annoying than moving away from Buffalo and having plans and events cancelled over a dusting of snow.
Lyft - Facebook
We don’t want to talk about it.
Buffaboy - Flickr
WRONG.
Doug Kerr - Flickr
Please don’t call it Upstate. We’re Western New York, and darn proud of it!
Goo Goo Dolls - Facebook
Love them or hate them, don’t diss the Goo Goo Dolls around a Buffalonian!
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