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California, where the weather is perfect, the vibes are chill, and the cost of living makes you question your life choices daily. Californians are proud of their tacos, their sunsets, and their uncanny ability to discuss kombucha, earthquakes, and real estate in the same sentence. But behind the avocado toast and yoga mats lies a deep state pride wrapped in beach sand and traffic rage. If you’re feeling brave enough to test that sun-kissed patience, here are 11 subtle ways to mildly annoy someone from the Golden State.
Say, “You’re from California? Which part—L.A.?”
There are many Californias. L.A. is just the loudest one.
Complain about how expensive everything is
Yes, we know. That’s the price of sunshine and smugness.
Say “the big one” is going to slide them into the ocean.
Not helpful. Also, we’ve packed a go-bag and made peace with it.
Ask why they don’t just move somewhere cheaper.
And give up ocean views, redwood forests, and world-class tacos? Yeah, okay.
Call In-N-Out “just a burger.”
You just broke the state’s unspoken loyalty oath. Hope it was worth it.
Mock their use of “the” before freeway numbers.
It’s the 405. The 101. It’s not weird—it’s regional charm.
Say NorCal and SoCal are basically the same.
That’s a bold take for someone who clearly doesn’t fear civil war.
Act surprised there are rural areas.
California has farms, deserts, forests, and towns where people do not care about oat milk.
Trash talk the weather as “too boring.”
Oh sorry, would you prefer random hailstorms and swarms of cicadas?
Ask what it’s like to meet celebrities all the time.
Spoiler: We ignore them. That’s how you really belong here.
Call it “Cali.”
No. Just no. Locals don’t say that. Unless they’re from somewhere else. Like Ohio.
Still, Californians are a friendly, laid-back crew who’ll welcome you with open arms, hand you a green juice, and invite you surfing—even if they secretly judge your flip-flop brand. Just respect the coast, don’t touch the thermostat, and never say New York pizza is better while standing in a taco truck line.
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