(Post by Tracy)
To people in Los Angeles, even though I am only from Milwaukee/Chicago (which I was taught in 4th grade is in the Midwest region), I am from "Back East." And it's not that I'm from "Out East," or even "East of Here," I am from "Back East," as if everyone here was originally there.
The first time someone asked me this, "You're from Back East, aren't you?" I was confused. I stumbled over my words, saying something like, "Well, no, I mean yeah, I guess, well, I'm from Milwaukee," and they said, "Yeah, Back East."
So the next trip I take to somewhere on the East Coast, when I'm in conversation with a stranger, I look forward to answering their question, "So where are you visiting from?"
I'll say, "Oh, well, I live in Los Angeles now, but I'm originally from Back East."
"Oh, really?" they'll say, suddenly more interested. "Where?"
And I'll reply with pride, "Milwaukee," and I look forward to the look on their face.
You are too funny!
ReplyDeleteThen they will ask you how old you are and you will stumble through that answer as well. As you leave they will think you are missing a few marbles!
The only thing I miss is you!!
Just remember that for people living in NYC there is nothing but a vast expanse of worthlessness west of Newark, N J, so no answer you provide will bear any significance to them.
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