It’s no secret, Dallas has a very special breed of people, more commonly known as Dallasites. Dallasites are the ones who have always been here, and will probably always be here. Being from Dallas is so much more than just calling the Big D home, it’s knowing and loving everything that comes with this crazy town. With the help of Thomas, and his mom, we came up with a little list of some tell tale signs you’re from the Big D! How Dallas are YOU?
You know where all the best bluebonnet patches are, even the secret ones.
The label on your designer handbag is always facing outwards.
You don’t go to north park without wearing something designer. Lululemon or Tory Burch. Either will work just fine.
You grew up in East Dallas when no one wanted to admit they even traveled there.
You don’t know what the mambo is, but you can perfectly describe a Mambo Taxi to just about anyone.
You know to add 10 minutes to your drive because of traffic
You avoid 635 as much as possible
When an out-of-towner asks where you’re from, you say Dallas, because they just don’t understand that “Preston Hollow” and “East Dallas” are like different states.
You ONLY travel 20 to go to Canton, First Monday Trade Days.
Your monthly Tolltag charges cost almost as much as your designer handbag
Kidd Kraddick was the voice of your mornings growing up until his passing
You know to stay the hell away from Addison during Kaboom Town and Taste Addison, because nothing is as bad as that traffic.
You know someone isn’t from here if they call 75 “Central.” The tollway is the “central” highway. 75 is where the bars are.
You know construction is never actually done on any highway.
You only use DART to get to the TX/OU game, or when you’re really drunk.
You pose in front of big Tex every year at the State Fair!
You know “Mr. Stop, Collaborate and Listen” is from this fabulous city.
Seeing a Dallas celebrity out-and-about is normal, and you may or may not hang your head in shame when your non-Dallasite friend gawks at them.
You had friends who were on Barney, and it was the coolest thing back in the day.
You know more than one “$30,000 Millionaire.”And you know the city is filled with them!
Whether you’re from Dallas or from Timbuktu, there is something that sticks out about your city, and just screams “I’m a local!” Are you one of those people?
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I'm not from Dallas, but I love these kinds of posts! Each place has its own culture that everyone who lives there can relate to!
-Anna | http://www.fivefootandfabulous.com
Oh this is great!! I love the GIFs included! Too funny.
xo,Sara Kate Styling
I love reading these types of posts on Buzzfeed, they always make me laugh! Although the only bit I understood about this was Cheryl Cole (fellow Brit haha)
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What a fun post! I have never been to Dallas but have always wanted to visit the "Big D". I lived in Houston for 4 years and regret not visiting while I was close by. Now I can't wait for the upcoming season of Real Housewives of Dallas to see more of the luxe lifestyle Dallasites like to live.
Marly
http://www.GirlyLove.org
This is a really neat post, Tiffani! In reading it, I could see some things that I totally didn't get since I'm not from Dallas (What the heck is a mambo taxi, haha!) But then again, I could see some similarities between Dallas and Houston. Going somewhere that's 15 miles away? Better leave an hour early to beat traffic! Can't wait to meet up this weekend 🙂
X,
Cristina
cristinawashere.com
How cute is this post? Like Cristina, I definitely see some similarities to Houston like the horrendous traffic and all that jazz. I have only been to Dallas a handful of times but I'd love to go back soon.
xoxo, Jenny
I have never heard of the term, Dallasite! This is adorable though! x, kenz http://sincerelykenz.com
Such a fun post! A ton of my friends are from Dallas!
http://www.kayleighskloset.com
I really want to got to Dallas and luckily I'll know how to act like a natural.
I've always wanted to visit Dallas! This is such a fun post!
xoxo
Amy | Pastel N Pink
Your roundup was pretty comical, even though I've been to Dallas only once. But it definitely made me think of a few similarities between Dallas and my own hometown!
XO, Oksana | FOXYOXIE.com
Haha these are great! I've never gone to Dallas but I know more now than I did before 🙂
Sarah
http://www.bohochiccafe.com
Barney…lol! That highway interchange looks scary! I would get lost for sure.
I'm form Houston and going to college in Austin, and it makes me laugh at how much everyone hates traffic wherever you go. If you're ever in Austin, I'd love to meet up!
Shaguna
gold&hearts
This is so freaking funny! I am from Dallas and totally relate to ALL of these! hahahah
Nicole // Chronicling Home
I didn't understand most of these but can't wait to visit! lol
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