Is california Hostile towards outsiders? (San Diego, Fontana: club, to move, suburban)

[Fontucky]

Originally Posted by Dub D

I know many places in the nation hate Californians when we move into their area.

That doesn't mean we have to return the attitude when they move here.

Originally Posted by Dub D

When I'm traveling within the states, people kinda roll their eyes when I say I'm from California.

That's their problem. I never hide where I'm from. It's a good a'hole filter, as in anyone who would judge me by where I'm from is an a'hole and not worth any effort beyond "see ya".

[Fontucky]

Originally Posted by killakoolaide

Fontana is definitely not the quintessential picture of urbanity, and if you think so, then you need to get out more.

I'm not claiming it's urban, duf. You're the one who needs to get out more, such as to, ohhhh, California, before you go labeling places you've never heard of as a "suburban bubble". You REALLY are clueless. Come by the barrio if you're ever out this way. I'll give you a tour of this suburban bubble. It's quite the eye-opening experience, and always preferable to looking something up on Wikipedia.

[killakoolaide]

Originally Posted by Fontucky

I'm not claiming it's urban, duf. You're the one who needs to get out more, such as to, ohhhh, California, before you go labeling places you've never heard of as a "suburban bubble". You REALLY are clueless. Come by the barrio if you're ever out this way. I'll give you a tour of this suburban bubble. It's quite the eye-opening experience, and always preferable to looking something up on Wikipedia.

Nothing against suburbs, I actually like them. I'm just not at a point in my life yet where I can afford to live in the burbs.

[Twinkle Toes]

Originally Posted by Fontucky

That doesn't mean we have to return the attitude when they move here.



That's their problem. I never hide where I'm from. It's a good a'hole filter, as in anyone who would judge me by where I'm from is an a'hole and not worth any effort beyond "see ya".

Me neither! If someone doesn't like me because I'm from CA, or whatever, who needs 'em? I have plenty of friends. I already have one a$$h0le, I don't really need another one.

Fontana is the bomb! My husband is giving a speech/seminar in Fontana next week to some LEO's.

[Dub D]

Originally Posted by Fontucky

That doesn't mean we have to return the attitude when they move here.



That's their problem. I never hide where I'm from. It's a good a'hole filter, as in anyone who would judge me by where I'm from is an a'hole and not worth any effort beyond "see ya".

I, in fact find it kinda pathetic that so many of my friends have lived in the same little bubble their entire lives. Most of my friends have done little traveling and several of them have never been on a plane! I'm almost 25! Many born here don't explore the world because they feel everything they need is here. I think that is real naive. These are the ones who questioned me when I moved back to California. Once I told them I was like "one of them", they accepted me.

Everyone would just rather go to "The River" or back to Vegas for the 34th time.

[Lifeshadower]

Originally Posted by killakoolaide

I've seen, on T.V, on several occasions where mexican gang bangers roll up to someone who is unfamiliar to them and ask the question, "Hey holmes where u from?", and if they give the wrong answer, or don't give the right answer, their ass is grass. I saw this on the history, so it was a true stroy. Is that an extremely rare incident or do you really have to know about where your at (for safety reasons) in california.

I've also heard that the Bay Area can be very insular( especially the natives who have been there for generations), to the point where it rubs off on the some of transplants.

I ask these questions because once I get enough money, I want to move out to california(because it seems like the most progressive state), but I don't know anybody out there. I've also seen some california posters tell people that it would probably be best for them to stay where they're at.

Is there any truth to these pre-concieved notions, or is it because my sources of information are T.V., the internet, and heresay.

Well, as some would say 'there is truth to every stereotype', but to echo off the other posters in this thread, I would avoid making snap judgments about life in California based on what you see on television.

I grew up in North Hollywood, which is in the supposedly 'suburb' part of the City of Los Angeles, around people who claimed to be 18th street, Vineland Boyz, BVNS, ABZ, and other nice characters who always spray painted 'x3' or some other tag on the side of every building. However, if you don't look like a gangbanger, you'll be left alone. Don't attract the attention of a gang member, generally avoid the color red, and don't be overly confrontational and you'll be fine in LA.

I went to Berkeley (which is the beating hippie heart of the Bay Area turned into the University of China at Beijing), and I would say maybe about only 30% of people who live in the Bay Area are actually from the Bay Area. There are so many immigrants from all over that its hard to say what kind of attitude the average Bay Area resident has. You really can't generalize a region of 7.5 million people to be all of one thing. However, hipsters do have a penchant of being arrogant, but you can find hipsters no matter where you go.

Come to California when you're ready. It's quite expensive to live anywhere desirable, so consider saving up a whole lot of money in the meantime. Otherwise, I think its absolutely great!

[killakoolaide]

Originally Posted by Lifeshadower

Well, as some would say 'there is truth to every stereotype', but to echo off the other posters in this thread, I would avoid making snap judgments about life in California based on what you see on television.

People on this board seem to have a difficult time distinguishing between a question and a statement. I was not making any judgements about california. I was asking, Is what I've heard/ been exposed to via media, true?

[coyoteskye]

Originally Posted by killakoolaide

People on this board seem to have a difficult time distinguishing between a question and a statement. I was not making any judgements about california. I was asking, Is what I've heard/ been exposed to via media, true?

And you've been told in a variety of ways that no, it's not.
Until you get independent and experience California for yourself instead of relying on other peoples perceptions, you won't know what it's about.

[Curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by killakoolaide

I'm young, and look hispanic (tho I am not). I'm mullato

And you come across as a wannabe banger with a chip on your shoulder. With that "name" you've chosen, perhaps I should meet you in CA and introduce you to a friend of mine. Her father was the Congressman killed by the Kool-Aid drinkers in Guyana.

And to prove I'm the stereotypical, native Callifornian, my father was born in Chicago in 1920 and my mother in New York in 1922. I was born in San Diego in 1946, married a native Californian and had four children in this state. I'm now married to another native Californian and, obviously, we live elsewhere. You're welcome to take our place!

[coyoteskye]

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

And you come across as a wannabe banger with a chip on your shoulder. With that "name" you've chosen, perhaps I should meet you in CA and introduce you to a friend of mine. Her father was the Congressman killed by the Kool-Aid drinkers in Guyana.

And to prove I'm the stereotypical, native Callifornian, my father was born in Chicago in 1920 and my mother in New York in 1922. I was born in San Diego in 1946, married a native Californian and had four children in this state. I'm now married to another native Californian and, obviously, we live elsewhere. You're welcome to take our place!

oooo, yikes .... i just noticed what his name is.
How strange.
He sounds and seems quite young so i'm not sure that he even has a clue about Guyana.