Current Events > Why are Californians so obsessed with competition / their appearance?

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I know I will probably be modded for this since we aren't allowed to bash the East and West Coasts on here, but this is something I notice when I go to Austin.

They have to have the nicest car, nicest clothes, have to be in shape, have to eat healthy, have to have the best job, have to have hair that looks like something from a magazine in order to try and look like people from Hollywood, very concerned about their appearance.

And most of them have to be "good" at something. If you're a runner, you can't just run laps, you have to be getting ready for a 20 mile marathon. If you are into games, you have to be a programmer and be ready to go to the latest gaming competition. If you are into martial arts, you have to belong to a gym and be getting ready for professional fights. If you like riding your bike, you have to be willing to ride at least 20 miles a week.

I guess they think it makes them look cool, but a lot of Texans see that and laugh because they don't realize how ridiculous they look. Also, do they realize that the stars in Hollywood could care less what they do? Never understood the obsession.

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Why is the internet so obsessed with Californians?
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lmao what
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Turbam posted...

Why is the internet so obsessed with Californians?

Because they are crowding our states up, and trying to turn them into California, especially Texas

Topic oozes insecurity

They have these shirts in Austin that say "Keep Austin weird"

But it seems like a lot of the hippies have left and like it has become more fancy. They should make some new ones that say, "Look at me, look what I can do!"

Rypt posted...

Turbam posted...

Why is the internet so obsessed with Californians?

Because they are crowding our states up, and trying to turn them into California, especially Texas

You would think Californians would be crowding California
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Sounds like youve met a lot of exaggeraters?
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knutjob posted...

Topic oozes insecurity

Lol I'm perfectly fine. Just get kind of annoyed seeing those people ever where in Texas.

SailorGoon posted...

Rypt posted...

Turbam posted...

Why is the internet so obsessed with Californians?

Because they are crowding our states up, and trying to turn them into California, especially Texas

You would think Californians would be crowding California

Nah, they jacked up their cost of living, so now they want to leave. Guess being liberal isn't all it's cracked up to be?

Rypt posted...

Turbam posted...

Why is the internet so obsessed with Californians?

Because they are crowding our states up, and trying to turn them into California, especially Texas

The Texas thing could be huge, actually. If we have a blue Texas, things will be drastically different.
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Rypt posted...

knutjob posted...

Topic oozes insecurity

Lol I'm perfectly fine. Just get kind of annoyed seeing those people ever where in Texas.

Fit well dressed peoe with interests and hobbies?

DevsBro posted...

Rypt posted...

Turbam posted...

Why is the internet so obsessed with Californians?

Because they are crowding our states up, and trying to turn them into California, especially Texas

The Texas thing could be huge, actually. If we have a blue Texas, things will be drastically different.

You mean drastically more expensive? Well maybe that's not a bad thing, maybe then everyone and their mother will stop moving here.

knutjob posted...

Rypt posted...

knutjob posted...

Topic oozes insecurity

Lol I'm perfectly fine. Just get kind of annoyed seeing those people ever where in Texas.

Fit well dressed peoe with interests and hobbies?

Nothing wrong with interests and hobbies, but why does everything have to be a competition? Why the obsession with appearance? Explain.

Its not "californians". Its hipsters.

I've seen them gentrify san diego and when it got too costly they all dipped to texas. So get ready. All your culture will become brew houses and "street taco" shops
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Lol always thought it was funny how they 'dont get it.'

Lol here's my impression of a Californian,

"I like Texas, it has swimming and hiking and all sorts of places to ride my bicycle!"

Youre conflating counties like LA and San Francisco with the entirety of California. There's your problem guy.
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I4NRulez posted...

Its not "californians". Its hipsters.

I've seen them gentrify san diego and when it got too costly they all dipped to texas. So get ready. All your culture will become brew houses and "street taco" shops

Too late.

Funny how they all want a big city too.Some of them come over here thinking it will be like home and they dont realize how ghetto some of these places are.

SailorGoon posted...

Youre conflating counties like LA and San Francisco with the entirety of California. There's your problem guy.

So it's not like that everywhere? Whats up with people from LA and San Francisco then?

I don't give a fuck about hollywood, or the stars or what their doing. I eat things that arent healthy for me and I don't care about winning a stupid medal or trophy. A lot of Texans feel the same way. But it seems like that way of thinking is unheard of over there.

Rypt posted...

I know I will probably be modded for this since we aren't allowed to bash the East and West Coasts on here,

huh
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This lady I work with got kind of annoyed with me one day because she's from California, and she was like, "I did these blah blah blah exercises yesterday with my trainer."

I said, that's cool, my brother's coming to town next week, he's my trainer. She said, "Oh really for what?"

And I said, "He trains me in drinking beer."

Delirious_Beard posted...

Rypt posted...

I know I will probably be modded for this since we aren't allowed to bash the East and West Coasts on here,

huh

It's true. People bash Texas and it's perfectly fine. Say something bad about New York or California and your topic is deleted.

I've literally never encountered anyone like this.
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Phantom_Nook posted...

I've literally never encountered anyone like this.

This, and I live in LA myself.
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Rypt posted...

Lol always thought it was funny how they 'dont get it.'

Lol here's my impression of a Californian,

"I like Texas, it has swimming and hiking and all sorts of places to ride my bicycle!"

been a californian all my life and have never heard anyone say this lmao
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i thought this was a tv troope or cliche
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Lol, I live in CA and I look kind of like Sarah Sanders. I guess I'm an embarrassment to my state.

Shouldn't your post title say "former Californians" or "California transplants" or something?
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Sariana21 posted...

Lol, I live in CA and I look kind of like Sarah Sanders. I guess I'm an embarrassment to my state.

Shouldn't your post title say "former Californians" or "California transplants" or something?

They are most likely not even Californians, but people that moved to california then moved away.

I've known a ton of people that have done that
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pauIie posted...

Rypt posted...

Lol always thought it was funny how they 'dont get it.'

Lol here's my impression of a Californian,

"I like Texas, it has swimming and hiking and all sorts of places to ride my bicycle!"

been a californian all my life and have never heard anyone say this lmao

Same. I still think of Texas as Yee-haw land
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Of course I do have a legit answer if TC is not just trolling.

Living in cities like San Fran or Los Angeles has high amount of job opportunities, which also means high amounts of people are going to flock to them. Most of these people who move into California for job opportunities tend to be over achievers who want to increase their chances in getting picked. This means being number 1 at what they do. I know I have a manager who's from Kansas that moved to LA specifically for the position he has at our firm. He's decorated af with a very impressive resume and work experience.

But honestly, those are the minority though. Most of us Californians living in the cities are just trying to live our lives and don't care about being overachievers.

But of course I have a feeling this topic was made specifically for trolling, so whatever at this point.
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Rypt posted...

SailorGoon posted...

Rypt posted...

Turbam posted...

Why is the internet so obsessed with Californians?

Because they are crowding our states up, and trying to turn them into California, especially Texas

You would think Californians would be crowding California

Nah, they jacked up their cost of living, so now they want to leave. Guess being liberal isn't all it's cracked up to be?

Oh, so its that kind of topic.
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sktgamer_13dude posted...

Rypt posted...

SailorGoon posted...

Rypt posted...

Turbam posted...

Why is the internet so obsessed with Californians?

Because they are crowding our states up, and trying to turn them into California, especially Texas

You would think Californians would be crowding California

Nah, they jacked up their cost of living, so now they want to leave. Guess being liberal isn't all it's cracked up to be?

Oh, so its that kind of topic.

Lol yeah I figured this was what it would be when I clicked

TC clearly doesnt work much nationally.

As a former consultant TC is dead wrong.

Californians amongst business people are stereotyped as being waaay laid back and relaxed. East Coast is known for having the uptight competitive business aspects

As for being fit yeah, California is known for that because we have good weather and a lot of outdoor activities

For always having the best...not sure what you mean...isnt silicon valley stereotyped as looking and dressing like bums?

Rypt posted...

This lady I work with got kind of annoyed with me one day because she's from California, and she was like, "I did these blah blah blah exercises yesterday with my trainer."

I said, that's cool, my brother's coming to town next week, he's my trainer. She said, "Oh really for what?"

And I said, "He trains me in drinking beer."

Lol wow...youre hella lame

CruelBuffalo posted...

Rypt posted...

This lady I work with got kind of annoyed with me one day because she's from California, and she was like, "I did these blah blah blah exercises yesterday with my trainer."

I said, that's cool, my brother's coming to town next week, he's my trainer. She said, "Oh really for what?"

And I said, "He trains me in drinking beer."

Lol wow...youre hella lame

"why do californians say hella?"
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CruelBuffalo posted...

Californians amongst business people are stereotyped as being waaay laid back and relaxed. East Coast is known for having the uptight competitive business aspects

Yep, when I had to do meetings at New York accounting firms, everyone was expected to wear the typical slacks, blazers, belt, tie, dress shoes, and a dress shirt. Even executives meeting in LA offices are done in Polo Shirts and Jeans. Though I am getting annoyed that almost everyone I know in my firm offices are wearing those ugly vest jackets. I just started seeing those pop up the last 2 months or something.
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Rypt posted...

DevsBro posted...

Rypt posted...

Turbam posted...

Why is the internet so obsessed with Californians?

Because they are crowding our states up, and trying to turn them into California, especially Texas

The Texas thing could be huge, actually. If we have a blue Texas, things will be drastically different.

You mean drastically more expensive? Well maybe that's not a bad thing, maybe then everyone and their mother will stop moving here.

I meant at a national level. 36 more blue and 36 less red votes guaranteed.
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pauIie posted...

CruelBuffalo posted...

Rypt posted...

This lady I work with got kind of annoyed with me one day because she's from California, and she was like, "I did these blah blah blah exercises yesterday with my trainer."

I said, that's cool, my brother's coming to town next week, he's my trainer. She said, "Oh really for what?"

And I said, "He trains me in drinking beer."

Lol wow...youre hella lame

"why do californians say hella?"

It's a northwest thing, from San Fran, to Portland, to Seattle.
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pauIie posted...

CruelBuffalo posted...

Rypt posted...

This lady I work with got kind of annoyed with me one day because she's from California, and she was like, "I did these blah blah blah exercises yesterday with my trainer."

I said, that's cool, my brother's coming to town next week, he's my trainer. She said, "Oh really for what?"

And I said, "He trains me in drinking beer."

Lol wow...youre hella lame

"why do californians say hella?"

Same reason the south says ya'll.
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Zeeak4444 posted...

pauIie posted...

CruelBuffalo posted...

Rypt posted...

This lady I work with got kind of annoyed with me one day because she's from California, and she was like, "I did these blah blah blah exercises yesterday with my trainer."

I said, that's cool, my brother's coming to town next week, he's my trainer. She said, "Oh really for what?"

And I said, "He trains me in drinking beer."

Lol wow...youre hella lame

"why do californians say hella?"

Same reason the south says ya'll.

Is "hella" a contraction?
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DevsBro posted...

Zeeak4444 posted...

pauIie posted...

CruelBuffalo posted...

Rypt posted...

This lady I work with got kind of annoyed with me one day because she's from California, and she was like, "I did these blah blah blah exercises yesterday with my trainer."

I said, that's cool, my brother's coming to town next week, he's my trainer. She said, "Oh really for what?"

And I said, "He trains me in drinking beer."

Lol wow...youre hella lame

"why do californians say hella?"

Same reason the south says ya'll.

Is "hella" a contraction?

From my understanding, it's from "hell of" which means "a lot" in an exaggerated way.
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Zeeak4444 posted...

Same reason the south says ya'll.

my mom's side originates from louisiana, moved to california. i claim both y'all and hella.
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i mean who wants to say hell of? get out of here.
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Hairistotle posted...

Prestoff posted...

From my understanding, it's from "hell of" which means "a lot" in an exaggerated way.

mind = blown

Come on dawg, I was just answering a question homey.
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