Buffalonians will do just about anything: plunge into freezing cold Lake Erie in bikinis, stay out at the bars until four in the morning, and defend our teams tooth and nail (even when they might not deserve it). But there are a few cardinal sins of the Queen City that you won’t find any Buffalo natives committing. Here are the top eleven things no self-respecting Buffalonian would ever do, in no particular order.
1. Support the New England Patriots.
The Bills' record might not be the most consistent in the NFL, but there is one thing for certain: when the Patriots come to town, our fans will always form a unified front against Brady and Belichick.
2. Root for the Bruins or Senators.
Both of these NHL teams have earned a spot in Buffalo sports' ultimate grudge list due to infamous brawls. No one messes with our boys in blue and walks (or, in this case, skates) away unscathed!
3. Dip wings in ranch dressing.
There is only one acceptable dip for wings in Buffalo, and it's bleu cheese. If you're tempted to dip them in ranch, you might want to think twice. Going through with your poor decision will leave you severely ridiculed by any and all surrounding Buffalonians.
4. Call in sick because of a snowstorm.
Sorry, friend. Your boss is not going to take pity on you because "the roads are bad." If you can physically get out of your house, you have no excuse not to make it into work during a storm! (Unless, of course, there are travel bans in place. We're not big on breaking the law.)
5. Complain about the heat.
Believe it or not, Buffalo summers get HOT. But we're not going to complain about it. We earned those humid, balmy 80-degree days and we are going to enjoy them, darn it!
6. Choose Munchkins over Tim Bits.
America might run on Dunkin, but Buffalo runs on Timmy Ho's. What coffee run would be complete without a ten pack of assorted Tim Bits? (They're tiny, so the calories don't count, right?)
7. Eat imitation pizza logs.
Raise your hand if you remember seeing these boxes in your freezer as a kid! Niagara Falls is the birthplace of the original pizza log, and some things just cannot be imitated, no matter how hard they try.
8. Skip a game on season passes.
Buffalo Bills fans show up rain or shine to support their team, and our fans are some of the craziest in the league! Say what you will about the #BillsMafia – we are a loyal bunch.
9. Bring a non-Sahlen's hot dog to a backyard cookout.
There are a few essential items that every guest will bring to a backyard BBQ in Buffalo: beer, bison dip, and Sahlen's hot dogs. Don't even think about bringing any other brand. They won't get eaten.
10. Miss out on Food Truck Tuesdays.
...Or any food festival or summer event, for that matter. We pack our schedules full in order to combat Fear of Missing Out, and events such as Food Truck Tuesdays make our busy social calendars well worth it!
11. Lose the Buffalove.
Whether you are born and die a Buffalonian or roam away from the 716, Buffalo will always have a home in your soul. Ask anyone from the Queen City: Buffalove is real, and it's powerful!
Which number do you most agree with? (We’re partial to number 3.) Are there any Buffalo NOs you think we missed? Let us know in the comments!
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