I had always heard that we "Bennies" where so named because of the large denomination bills we carried down the shore with us. "Bennie" Franklin as it were.
Posted on 01/25/2002 12:11:36 PM PST by LoneGreenEyeshade
New Jersey, Love It or Leave It---I left it but still love it.
You know you are from Noo Jersey if:
1. You've been seriously injured at Action Park.
2. You don't think of citrus when people mention "The Oranges"..
3. You know that it's called Great Adventure, not Six Flags. .
4. You've ordered a hard roll with butter for breakfast. .
5. You've known the way to Seaside Heights since you were seven. .
6. You've eaten at a diner at 3 a.m. .
7. You remember that the "Two Guys" were from Harrison. .
8. You know that the state isn't one big oil refinery. .
9. At last three people in your family still love Bruce Springsteen and you know what town Jon Bon Jovi is from. .
10. You know what a "jug handle" is. .
11. You know that a WaWa is a convenience store. .
12. You know that the state isn't all farmland. .
13. You know that there are no "beaches" in New Jersey - there's "The Shore", and you know that the road to the shore is "The Parkway", not the "Garden State Highway"..
14. You know that "Piney" isn't referring to a tree. .
15. Even your school cafeteria made good Italian subs. And you call it a "Sub" not a "submarine sandwich" or worse yet, a "hoagy" or a "hero"..
16. You remember the song from the Palisades Park commercials. .
17. You know how to properly negotiate a Circle. .
18. You knew that the last question had to do with driving. .
19. You know that this is the only "New..." state that doesn't require "New" to identify it (like, try...Mexico, ...York, ...Hampshire - doesn't work, does it?) .
20. You only go to New York City for day trips, and you only call it "The City"..
21. You know that a "White Castle" is the name of BOTH a fast food chain AND a fast food sandwich. .
22. You consider a corned beef sandwich with lettuce and mayo a sacrilege. .
23. In the 80's, you wore your hair REALLY high. .
24. You don't think "What exit" is very funny. .
25. You know that the first "strip shopping center" in the country is Route 22. .
26. You know that people from 609 area code are "a little different"..
27. You know that no respectable New Jerseyan goes to Princeton - that's for out-of-staters. .
28. The Jets-Giants game has started fights at your school or local bar. .
29. You live within 20 minutes of at least three different malls. .
30. You can see the Manhattan skyline from some part of your town. .
31. You refer to all highways and interstates by their numbers. .
32. Every year, you had a least one kid in your class named Tony. .
33. You know where every "clip" shown in the Sopranos opening credits is. .
34. You've gotten on the wrong highway trying to get out of the Willowbrook Mall. .
35. You've been to at least one mall in Paramus. .
36. You Know that people form North Jersey to go Seaside Heights, and people from South Jersey go to Wildwood. It can't be the other way around. .
37. You were not raised in New Jersey. You were raised in either North Jersey, Central Jersey or South Jersey. .
38. You don't consider Newark or Camden to actually be part of the state. .
39. You remember the stores Korvette's, Rickel's, Channel, Bamburger's and Orbach's. .
40. You've eaten a Boardwalk cheesteak with vinegar fries. .
41. You start planning for Memorial Day weekend in February. .
And finally... .
42. You've never pumped your own gas.
I actually got five nickels in from the passenger seat once. Of course it took about thirty tries. Lots of flashing lights and bells leading up to it.
Who is the fool really, those of us that get out of the car to pump gas, or those of us that have people do it for them?
See number 10...jug handles. I'm from South Jersey, now proud and grateful to be a Virginian. My ancestors came to VA in 1621...so I feel I'm where I belong. I always considered Jersey a great place to be... from.
Best Regards, Julyman16
I had always heard that we "Bennies" where so named because of the large denomination bills we carried down the shore with us. "Bennie" Franklin as it were.
I love when people stop at the basket, throw in the toll, and then WAIT for the green light! Arrghh! I yell out"What are you waiting for? A prize?"
Hey, it makes me feel better.
that was their commercial on WABC.
Cousin Brucie is on CBS FM on Saturday doing the same stuff. So is Dan Ingram, and Harry Harrison. The great thing about New Jersey, is that old radio personalities never go away. Listening to CBS fM is like listening to ABC in it's prime!
Bill from Nutley
Just kidding, I've been known to wait 15-20 seconds before honking.
As per my Freepname, it was a nickname I was given while I was a Marine. It's the only nickname I ever had and I love the City of Hoboken, so I kept the name.
If you remember that particular White Castle, then you remember the guy who we called Popeye, because he looked like a live Popeye. big forearms, and that ugly mug.
bill
Now, with the easy to use credit card pay at the pump, most of the hassle is gone. It's fun now.
What is strange is that even with having someone pumping your gas in Jersey, gas is cheaper than almost anywhere else.
Are you still in NJ? Have you seen the restaurant that has replaced that ugly graffiti, concession structure up there?
The locals call it trAction Park. :-)
My late father-in-law's favorite greasy spoon. (Possibly some connection.)
Haven't heard that one in a long time!
There's also a Ray's Pizza there now. Or is it Famous Ray's Pizza? or Ray's Famous Pizza? or Original Famous Ray's Pizza?
Best Regards, Julyman16
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