Every city has their one niche that seems weird to everyone else… Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Well, yeah; everyone except Denver,” right? Actually, we in Denver have our own little traditions and habits that seem strange from the outside, including these 13 things:

1.) Denverites will voluntarily eat deep fried cow you-know-whats...
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They are called Rocky Mountain Oysters and they pair well with a cool cup of cocktail (no pun intended) sauce.
2.) ...and it has nothing to do with the fact that weed is legal here.
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Well, for the most part, anyway.
3.) Even in the worst of times, we stand by our men.
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This is our year, Rox... I can feel it!
4.) We proudly wear flip flops...
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5.) ...and a light jacket (if we must) in freezing temperatures.
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Snow boots and coats? We don't need no stinkin' snow boots and coats!
6.) A true Denverite will smother everything in green chile...
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Burritos, burgers, fries, birthday cake... you name it, we smother it.

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7.) ...and will dip their pizza in honey.
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Mmm... thick and soft Beau Jo's crust with honey...
8.) Everyone drives the same exact Subaru.
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Your next door neighbor, 4th grade teacher, former weed dealer, guy who runs the dispensary you buy from now...
9.) We voluntarily torture ourselves...
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Being active = life.
10.) ...and don't mind being outside in the worst of conditions.
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...in our flip flops and light jacket, of course.
11.) East and west? More like "towards the mountains" and "away from the mountains."
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Hey, it's how we learned our directions, okay?!
12.) Finally, only at Denver's airport will you be greeted by a demonic blue horse...
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He sees you when your sleeping, he knows when you're awake, and knows where you're flying to...
13.) ...and potential Nazi runways and secret underground facilities.
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Google "Denver International Airport conspiracies"... I dare you!

For even more Denver humor, check out these 12 Towns Near Denver With The Strangest Names You’ll Ever See!

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