Do native Californians.... (San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley: county, east coast, town)

[krudmonk]

I hear "Cali" and "Califas" from select subcultures, but the former is abused by outsiders.

[shannon94]

Wow...are we really this worried about a word???? lol I was born and raised in San Diego and it doesn't bother me to hear Cali. I type Cali all the time for short ....who really cares???

[happ]

Originally Posted by AK_Photographer

That's was my preffered term as well when I lived there. Most pilots already use that term allot anyway since the entire area from SD up to Ventura is covered by SoCal Approach Control, or SoCal for short.

Now that I'm out of the state I usually use PRC - People's Republic of California, or Commie-fornia for short. Most people outside the state appreciate that immediately, in fact, many even bring it up before I do!

Hope you don't freeze your buttie [don't come back for warmth

[Flashbaak]

Originally Posted by shannon94

Wow...are we really this worried about a word???? lol I was born and raised in San Diego and it doesn't bother me to hear Cali. I type Cali all the time for short ....who really cares???

I don't think anybody is "worrying" about it. Someone asked a question, we answered. Take it easy.

aak

[mr bolo]

I call it California

rednecks call it Californy

[ArizonaBear]

Originally Posted by Caltep

I do now, but I moved out two years ago. Never did while there though

Excellent point there. I lived in Calif from 1978-89 then wound up here in Arizona. Did not refer to California as 'Cali' till maybe 1-2 years ago-----------much like you guys referring to Arizona residents as 'Zonies'

[ArizonaBear]

Originally Posted by DMenscha

3rd Generation CA born. Never Cali.

Perhaps we could call our neighbors Nevi, Ori, Washi, Ari, Nummi, Uti, Coli, Monti, Idi, Hawi, Wyomi.

Ignorance is curable

Remember there is actually a CalNevAri; it is a tiny community between Las Vegas amd Laughlin, Nv.---------right near where California, Nevada, and Arizona actually meet

[Westward]

Never in 50 years have I ever heard "Cali" except on this board by "Cali" wannabes. If you ask me, it's baby-talk, like "Noho."

"California" was once the most beautiful state with great schools, the nicest, open-minded people, great opportunities, resources, and forward thinking. That's what "California" means to me.

"Cali" sounds like someone's dog or pet hampster. If you ask me, referring to the great state of California as one calls his/her dog is reminiscent of the degradation of culture in the state. Those of us who have watched things in paradise go down the tubes are most likely not thrilled by the dumbed-down baby name.

Even Arnold can say "California."

[MiTaylor]

Nope

[Reivax]

Never.
and Frisco is even worse.
likewise, the OC.