re: People who have been to or live in CA, why do you hate it?

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And they just sit around and randomly shite talk the South?

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Yes, constantly. People from the south and Jersey Shore types are literally the only groups left that are completely politically correct to talk shite about and poke fun at.

Peej, how many states have you visited and which ones?

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I have family up north and travel there regularly. I don't have much of an accent, so most people don't assume I'm from the South unless I tell them that. I get to hear what they really think and then they're typically really shocked when I tell them where I'm from. I guess since my features take after the Jewish side of my family, they all assume I'm from New York.

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Weird. I've lived in LA for almost 20 years and I've never heard anyone bring up the South and bash it. Ever.

Yep.
Mendo to humboldt coast.
Yosemite. Which is not north.

Although it freaks me out living under volcano, they are interesting.

The downside is/are the urban traffic and the gangs in urban centers.

I like the political activism.

I lived in Monterey CA while studying at the DLI. Loved it! But I didn't have to pay rent or mortgage. The car fees were ridiculous.

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Three reasons for me:

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1. The people
2. The people
3. The cost of living

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Yes, constantly. People from the south and Jersey Shore types are literally the only groups left that are completely politically correct to talk shite about and poke fun at.

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If you say so. It would be like you and your friends sitting around and constantly bashing the plains states or something. Just weird.

Believe it or not, most people don't spend their day thinking about you.

You're just another region of the country to most of us.

A friend of mine lives in Sacramento. Moved out there nearly 10 years ago. He has stuck it out because he loves the huge amount of great outdoor opportunities.

That's about the only positive though. He said most people are quite vain and constantly trying to "keep up with the Joneses". Also, COL is ridiculous. He makes good money but he is now about to start a family and seriously considering moving out.

I've visited multiple times and absolutely love the Sierras, the Pacific coast, etc. The prices and politics turn me off though.

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I’ve lived in the South Bay for almost 20 years and southerners hating on California or L.A. just makes me laugh at this point

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It’s amazing. People from some of the poorest, most backwards areas keep disparaging international cities such as LA and SF while using the terms “cesspool” and “shithole”.

Never been anywhere with a better quality of life than Newport. Maybe it’s bc when I go I stay at a house on the boardwalk and just hang out for a few days.