Buffalonians experience a lot of interesting things while living life in the Nickel City. We have come to just expect many of them, but for outsiders looking in, they can seem a bit odd. Here are 11 bizarre experiences every Buffalonian has had at least once.
- Meeting a Buffalonian while on vacation.
henry… - Flickr You could be across the world and somehow still bump into a Buffalonian. It truly is a bizarre experience!
- Discovering said Buffalonian somehow knows a friend or relative.
Christine Rondeau - Flickr Here’s how it usually goes: “I’m from Buffalo, too! Are you related to so-and-so?” “Yes! That’s my cousin!” …And you’ll become fast friends!
- Using your air conditioner and snow brush all in one day.
Curtis Anderson - Flickr Every Buffalonian has had the bizarre experience of freezing outside, but roasting in the sun while driving!
- Having your runny nose freeze when you step outside in winter.
Amy VanNote - via Only In Buffalo - Facebook -4º with whipping wind will do that to you!
- Accidentally ending a conversation with “Go Bills!”
Buffalo Bills - Facebook Especially now that WE’RE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS!
- Ordering “pop” while out of town and being met with blank stares.
hardwarehank - Flickr And then having to repeat your order, using “soda” instead. cringe
- You’ve left home in shorts and needed snow pants by the end of the day.
voncerauvisuals - Flickr Rookie mistake? Incorrect weather forecast? Whatever the reason, this is an odd experience most Buffalonians have had at least once!
- You can’t say the word “Huge” without thinking of Billy Fuccillo.
Fucillo Chevrolet Grand Island - Facebook It’s Yuuuuuuge, Buffalo!
- You’ve literally LOL-ed at the Northtowne Billboards during Bills season.
Northtown Automotive Companies - Facebook If you drive the 290 regularly, you know exactly what we’re talking about!
- You’ve Tim Hortons-hopped to find the shortest line on your morning commute.
Jeff M for Short - Flickr With one on basically every corner, it’s not difficult to do!
- Accidentally waving back when a stranger waves at someone behind you.
JD Lasica - Flickr This is both an unusual and embarrassing experience! In the City of Good Neighbors, though, it’s easy to think that a complete stranger would wave to you for no apparent reason.
What are some bizarre experiences you’ve had as a Buffalonian? Share your best stories with us in the comments below so we can all relate! (Oh, and go Bills!)
henry… - Flickr
You could be across the world and somehow still bump into a Buffalonian. It truly is a bizarre experience!
Christine Rondeau - Flickr
Here’s how it usually goes: “I’m from Buffalo, too! Are you related to so-and-so?” “Yes! That’s my cousin!” …And you’ll become fast friends!
Curtis Anderson - Flickr
Every Buffalonian has had the bizarre experience of freezing outside, but roasting in the sun while driving!
Amy VanNote - via Only In Buffalo - Facebook
-4º with whipping wind will do that to you!
Buffalo Bills - Facebook
Especially now that WE’RE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS!
hardwarehank - Flickr
And then having to repeat your order, using “soda” instead. cringe
voncerauvisuals - Flickr
Rookie mistake? Incorrect weather forecast? Whatever the reason, this is an odd experience most Buffalonians have had at least once!
Fucillo Chevrolet Grand Island - Facebook
It’s Yuuuuuuge, Buffalo!
Northtown Automotive Companies - Facebook
If you drive the 290 regularly, you know exactly what we’re talking about!
Jeff M for Short - Flickr
With one on basically every corner, it’s not difficult to do!
JD Lasica - Flickr
This is both an unusual and embarrassing experience! In the City of Good Neighbors, though, it’s easy to think that a complete stranger would wave to you for no apparent reason.
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