The following 17 questions are things that may or may not make sense or come naturally to the rest of the world. But to us, they are just a way of life. Some are serious and some are just for fun, but there’s something special about being from Virginia, and these questions prove it.
- What’s the big deal with 5 Guys?
John Roling / flickr Aside from being one of the tastiest “fast-food” burgers on the planet, there are also the fries. Simply amazing.
- Will there ever be a time when I-95 is free of construction?
Virginia Department of Transportation / flickr No. At this point, we are fairly certain that the orange cones are simply decoration.
- Can Hokies and Wahoos co-exist in peace?
KBE / flickr Absolutely. Well…usually. Just not during football season. Or basketball season. And maybe baseball season.
- Oh right, and a Wahoo and Hokie? What are they exactly?
terren in Virginia / flickr “Wahoos” are the students, alum and fans of the University of Virginia Cavaliers.
Tech Sports / flickr “Hokies” are Virginia Tech crew and the “Hokie Bird” is the official mascot for VT.
- What’s the most beautiful place in Virginia?
Donnie Nunley / flickr Ha! Trick question. They’re all beautiful and depending on your preference of beaches, mountains or rolling countryside, there’s something for everyone. This particular spot is Cahas Mountain in Franklin County.
- What’s the appropriate age to stop playing dress-up?
Ron Cogswell / flickr There isn’t one.
- Ok, so if you’re going to dress up, is there an appropriate time and place to do it?
Eli Christman / flickr Nope. Anytime. Anywhere.
- Who do you want on your team for the history round at trivia quiz night?
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Bookwalter / Wikimedia Commons Any Virginian will do. When it comes to history, we know our stuff.
- Is it possible to go from winter to spring in the course of a single day?
Gary Cooper / flickr Let’s just say that we have all turned the heat and a/c both on and off between morning and night – at least once.
- Why the Redskins, Virginia?
Keith Allen / flickr Because Hail to the Redskins. That’s why.
- Who had the first Thanksgiving?
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / flickr We did. Two full years before the Pilgrims, for that matter. It happened on December 4, 1619, at the Berkeley Hundred, a James River plantation between Richmond and Williamsburg. A group of colonists gathered to feast and give thanks – thus, Thanksgiving was born.
- What makes Smithfield ham so absolutely amazing?
Boston Public Library / flickr Peanut-fed hogs from Smithfield, a special, centuries-old curing process developed in Smithfield and the fact that by law, a ham can only be called a Smithfield ham if it’s made within the town limits.
- Can ponies swim?
clotho98 / flickr You betcha'.
- If you had to eat a squirrel, what would be the best way to do it?
tvnewsbadge / flickr In a mouth-watering Brunswick stew, of course. While we usually use chicken these days, traditional recipes call for squirrel.
- Where can you find the world’s best oysters?
Tim Evanson / flickr Right here, of course. With 7 regions offering 7 distinct flavors, Virginia is the known as the oyster capital of the world.
- What does Virginia is for Lovers mean?
m01229 / flickr It means we love our landscapes, seasides and mountaintops, our history, our culture and our way of life. Simply put, we love being Virginians.
- And why is being a Virginian so great?
Frank Kehren / flickr This pretty much sums it up: “To be a Virginian, either by Birth, Marriage, Adoption, or even on one’s Mother’s side, is an Introduction to any State in the Union, a Passport to any Foreign Country, and a Benediction from Above.” – Anonymous. Simply put, it’s an amazing place to call home – however you landed here.
Now it’s your turn! What questions would you add to the list? We would love to hear your contributions in the comments below.
John Roling / flickr
Aside from being one of the tastiest “fast-food” burgers on the planet, there are also the fries. Simply amazing.
Virginia Department of Transportation / flickr
No. At this point, we are fairly certain that the orange cones are simply decoration.
KBE / flickr
Absolutely. Well…usually. Just not during football season. Or basketball season. And maybe baseball season.
terren in Virginia / flickr
“Wahoos” are the students, alum and fans of the University of Virginia Cavaliers.
Tech Sports / flickr
“Hokies” are Virginia Tech crew and the “Hokie Bird” is the official mascot for VT.
Donnie Nunley / flickr
Ha! Trick question. They’re all beautiful and depending on your preference of beaches, mountains or rolling countryside, there’s something for everyone. This particular spot is Cahas Mountain in Franklin County.
Ron Cogswell / flickr
There isn’t one.
Eli Christman / flickr
Nope. Anytime. Anywhere.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Bookwalter / Wikimedia Commons
Any Virginian will do. When it comes to history, we know our stuff.
Gary Cooper / flickr
Let’s just say that we have all turned the heat and a/c both on and off between morning and night – at least once.
Keith Allen / flickr
Because Hail to the Redskins. That’s why.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM / flickr
We did. Two full years before the Pilgrims, for that matter. It happened on December 4, 1619, at the Berkeley Hundred, a James River plantation between Richmond and Williamsburg. A group of colonists gathered to feast and give thanks – thus, Thanksgiving was born.
Boston Public Library / flickr
Peanut-fed hogs from Smithfield, a special, centuries-old curing process developed in Smithfield and the fact that by law, a ham can only be called a Smithfield ham if it’s made within the town limits.
clotho98 / flickr
You betcha'.
tvnewsbadge / flickr
In a mouth-watering Brunswick stew, of course. While we usually use chicken these days, traditional recipes call for squirrel.
Tim Evanson / flickr
Right here, of course. With 7 regions offering 7 distinct flavors, Virginia is the known as the oyster capital of the world.
m01229 / flickr
It means we love our landscapes, seasides and mountaintops, our history, our culture and our way of life. Simply put, we love being Virginians.
Frank Kehren / flickr
This pretty much sums it up: “To be a Virginian, either by Birth, Marriage, Adoption, or even on one’s Mother’s side, is an Introduction to any State in the Union, a Passport to any Foreign Country, and a Benediction from Above.” – Anonymous. Simply put, it’s an amazing place to call home – however you landed here.
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