20 Signs You’re From Key West

Living in paradise is living in Key West. People travel for thousands of miles just to have a little taste of the salt life that we locals indulge in every day. From boat days to song writers festivals, here are 20 signs that you’re from Key West.

1. Another day, another sunburn

Living in the keys, it’s inevitable.

2. The crime report is our daily entertainment

It’s Key West, nothing surprises us anymore.

3. You’ve got Kims on speed dial

If you don’t constantly eat at Kims Kubans, you’re not a Conch. Plain and simple.

4. Tan lines are the norm

Everyone has them.

5. You’re either a Nole or a Gator

The island is divided when it comes to college football (sorry UCF and the “U”).

6. You’re always on island time

It’s true what they say, you go at your own pace when living on an island.

7. If it’s 70 or below, break out the Uggs

And the space heaters and the jackets.

8. ‘Kinis and Kinos

It’s a lifestyle.

9. Living on high quality H2O

The water is always perfect.

10. Buffalo Chicken Pizza. Enough said.

If you’re not out on the boat, you’re probably at Big Johns.

11. Knowing you’re closer to Cuba than to a Walmart

It’s fun having to drive 3+ hours just to leave the Keys and hit some real shops.

12. You grew up around drag queens

Seeing fully grown men in heels and stage makeup is a casual thing.

13. Constantly having to remind people that the “ch” is silent

If they’re not from Key West, chances are they pronounce the “ch” in “conch” and you have to constantly remind them its said “konk”.

14. Your teacher is your coach (and neighbor and your bartender on Saturday nights)

And probably your third cousin twice removed.

15. Living in bipolar weather

Nothing beats Key West weather…sunny at 3:00…storming at 3:06…sunny at 3:10.

16. Having to explain to northerners that yes, we have cars

Despite the island life, yes, we do in fact drive on roads with our cars.

17. Conch baseball

Game night is a family affair.

18. You rarely have a good hair day

And when you do it lasts about 5 minutes thanks to the wonderful humidity.

19. A sunset a day

You have not seen a real sunset until you have seen it from the comfort of Mallory Square.

20. Conch Pride

Key West isn’t just a community, it’s a family. Once a Conch, always a Conch.

 

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