Posted in Delaware
December 17, 2016
Every True Delawarean Has Had These 9 Bizarre Experiences At Least Once
Some things about Delaware are just too weird for words, and we keep strange traditions and take pride in some interesting things! That’s part of the charm of the first state, though: all of the things we experience while enjoying our time in Delaware. So, without further adieu, see if you can relate to the following list of true Delawarean experiences.
Everyone in Delaware has, at least once:
I'm going to keep my opinion to myself, because I think I'm in the minority. Either way, I'm sure this is going to spark some debate even in the comments.
If you're from Delaware, you probably make fun of it pretty often. Whether it's the fact that it's tiny, or rural, or that New Castle County thinks it's a whole 'nothing land (or because Slower Lower IS a whole 'nother land), it's easy to pick on the first state. So it might surprise you when some out-of-stater takes a stab at the First State and you find yourself jumping up to say "Hey, it's not that bad!"
Was it earlier this year, when thousands of pennies spilled all over the road? Or was it the chickens, just a few months ago? What about when millions of bees shut down the highway? Or when you had to drive slowly through Odessa to avoid running over that loose Emu?
Regardless of the reason, every Delawarean has been stuck in traffic and had a hard time explaining it.
Regardless of the reason, every Delawarean has been stuck in traffic and had a hard time explaining it.
Except Oregon! Thanks, Oregon, we can always count on you.
Thrashers fries are SO worth fighting beach traffic.
Helen's Sausage House is famous for a reason - it's worth driving to no matter where you hail from.
Delaware has some of the BEST creameries in the state, so sometimes you've got to try a little harder than picking up a pink of Haagen-Daaz at Royal Farms.
"Everything but the oink, okay?!"
On one hand, it's so much quieter in Newark during the summer, and I don't really have to worry about accidentally running over a jaywalker. On the other hand, it's SO easy to get behind the incredible UD Hockey teams!
What bizarre experiences do you feel like all Delawareans have to deal with at least once? Share in the comments! You might want to take a look at some of the strangest things that have ever happened in the first state; that might jog your memory.
