Describe stuck-up, materialistic and snobbish... (Dallas, Happy: movies, tornadoes, property taxes)

[nativeDallasite]

Originally Posted by rb4browns

As a former Californian now living in Dallas, I find Texans in general to be much more down to earth than Californians as a whole. Again we're speaking in sweeping generalities, but SOuthenr Californians have a tendency towards materialistic snobbiness (I moved to Dallas from L.A.'s West Side FYI) and Northern Califorians tend towards ideological snobbery (what? you don't own a prius?!? ). But as in most conversations of this kind, one's personal experiences tend to shape their view of an entire area regardless of how the area is writ large.

There's snobbery in Dallas, sure; but I don't think people here are necessarily any worse than people anywhere else. I've been to southern California several times and since I live in Dallas, I know people from SoCal (can't avoid it, they're invading) and they seem to be more materialistic than the natives. The NoCal ones can be insufferable; they think that they're automatically better than us bible-thumping, gas-wasting, environment-stomping, Republican-voting rednecks. A good friend of mine is from southern California but there is the odd tense moment between us when she complains about having picked up a slight twang or adopting a "Texas" term. She shudders in horror as if she's contracted some disgusting incurable disease. It bothers me.

If you know the DFW area, it's not difficult to avoid the deep pockets of snobbery. If you don't know it well and choose the wrong area, then you may have quite a bit to gripe about. There are parts of Dallas and entire suburbs that I would not want to live in because of the perceived snobbery of the residents.

I grew up from Dallas and I'm from a part of town widely (and IMHO correctly) considered to be snobbish and materialistic. I was miserable sometimes because of it. Then I grew up and stopped caring what other people thought and what other people did. I don't want to live in the midst of extreme snobbery like what you find in some parts of north Dallas and the Park Cities (and the nouveau riche annoyances of Plano and Frisco) but I fail to see how Dallas is any different from any other wealthy large city.

[rb4browns]

Originally Posted by nativeDallasite

There's snobbery in Dallas, sure; but I don't think people here are necessarily any worse than people anywhere else. I've been to southern California several times and since I live in Dallas, I know people from SoCal (can't avoid it, they're invading) and they seem to be more materialistic than the natives. The NoCal ones can be insufferable; they think that they're automatically better than us bible-thumping, gas-wasting, environment-stomping, Republican-voting rednecks. A good friend of mine is from southern California but there is the odd tense moment between us when she complains about having picked up a slight twang or adopting a "Texas" term. She shudders in horror as if she's contracted some disgusting incurable disease. It bothers me.

I am looking forward to the day when I unconsciously let loose with a "Texas term" . I hope my baby has a Texas accent. As far as NorCal people being insufferable, tell me about it. I went to college in the SF Bay area and have never met such arrogant, self-righteous, intolerant people. Dallas has it's snobby types without a doubt, but I still think that on average this is a pretty down to earth city compared to L.A. or NYC.

[nativeDallasite]

Originally Posted by rb4browns

I am looking forward to the day when I unconsciously let loose with a "Texas term" . I hope my baby has a Texas accent. As far as NorCal people being insufferable, tell me about it. I went to college in the SF Bay area and have never met such arrogant, self-righteous, intolerant people. Dallas has it's snobby types without a doubt, but I still think that on average this is a pretty down to earth city compared to L.A. or NYC.

For the most part, what you see is what you get in Dallas. People here who are snobbish and materialistic usually don't try to hide it or pretend that they aren't. It's just all out there on the surface. If you don't like it, don't live around or associate with them. Easy!

[ladysrodgers]

Originally Posted by rb4browns

I am looking forward to the day when I unconsciously let loose with a "Texas term" . I hope my baby has a Texas accent. As far as NorCal people being insufferable, tell me about it. I went to college in the SF Bay area and have never met such arrogant, self-righteous, intolerant people. Dallas has it's snobby types without a doubt, but I still think that on average this is a pretty down to earth city compared to L.A. or NYC.

Hey now, the bay area isn't all of Northern CA. I spent 18 years 60 miles north of San Francisco; people weren't like that as all.

I did let out a y'all not long ago......

[rb4browns]

Originally Posted by ladysrodgers

Hey now, the bay area isn't all of Northern CA. I spent 18 years 60 miles north of San Francisco; people weren't like that as all.

I did let out a y'all not long ago......

LOL, true northern Californians are even nuttier. Anyone who has seen a "US Out of Humboldt County" knows what I am taling about

[nativeDallasite]

Originally Posted by ladysrodgers

Hey now, the bay area isn't all of Northern CA. I spent 18 years 60 miles north of San Francisco; people weren't like that as all.

I did let out a y'all not long ago......

Is your life over now? Was it...to use a California word...grodey?

[settledindfw]

Hey I'm from the bay area and I don't understand how people are insufferable. I'm beginning to think there's 'us vs them' mentality.

[ladysrodgers]

Originally Posted by nativeDallasite

Is your life over now? Was it...to use a California word...grodey?

LOL no, my life isn't over now, but it did surprise me to hear myself saying it!

None of the people I knew in CA ever used the term grodey, in fact.......I don't think I ever heard it while living there at all except maybe on TV.

[ladysrodgers]

Originally Posted by rb4browns

LOL, true northern Californians are even nuttier. Anyone who has seen a "US Out of Humboldt County" knows what I am taling about

Well, Humbolt County is a little over 200 miles north of where I lived so I'm not familiar with how they are - except from a few students at the university. They're pretty "earthy" from what I understand.

[nativeDallasite]

Originally Posted by ladysrodgers

LOL no, my life isn't over now, but it did surprise me to hear myself saying it!

None of the people I knew in CA ever used the term grodey, in fact.......I don't think I ever heard it while living there at all except maybe on TV.

It's an 80s word; you're probably too old to have used it. Don't feel bad; I don't understand the teen slang of today.