Posted in Buffalo January 02, 2018 by

Every True Buffalonian Has Had These 11 Bizarre Experiences At Least Once

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.

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1. 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!
2. 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!
3. 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!
4. 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!
5. Accidentally ending a conversation with "Go Bills!"
Buffalo Bills - Facebook
Especially now that WE'RE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS!
6. 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*
7. 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!
8. You can't say the word "Huge" without thinking of Billy Fuccillo.
Fucillo Chevrolet Grand Island - Facebook
It's Yuuuuuuge, Buffalo!
9. 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!
10. 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!
11. 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!)