You know...

I know I posted one of these lists before, but this one seems to have a few new ones. Besides, I thought it would be fun to see if you all couldn't come up with a some more

"You know you're from Bakersfield if...."

You have ever debated the merits of water skiing at Lake Ming versus BuenaVista.

You have to explain to friends from out of town what animal a tri-tip comes from.

You think beans and salsa go with everything.

You think a restaurant is chintzy if it doesn't come with soup, salad, spaghetti, and fries.

You think a red light is just a suggestion.

You think $400 a month for rent is way too high.

You know a swamp cooler is not a happy hour drink.

You know the pool can be warmer than you are.

You realize that Valley Fever isn't a disco dance.

Anywhere that takes longer than a 10 minute drive is way too far. (This is my favorite.)

You think you're better than people from Fresno.

Someone mentions the fair and your thoughts turn to Cinnamon Buns, First>Christian Church corn on the cob, and Boy Scout potatoes.

You have to "explain" to someone about Beach Park.

You complain about how boring Bakersfield is, but still make fun of people from Delano, Taft and Tehachapi.

Someone from out of town talks about how foggy it is and you tell them, "Just wait."

You swear that just last week there was an orchard where there is now a whole development of houses.

You drive just as fast on a sunny day in June as you do on a foggy day in December.

You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Bakersfield...