Things No One Tells You About Moving Back To Your Hometown

Things No One Tells You About Moving Back To Your Hometown

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Giving up on your dreams isn’t always as pathetic as it sounds! Here are things no one tells you about moving back to your hometown as an adult.

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It’s No Longer Called New Amsterdam

It’s No Longer Called New Amsterdam

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It’s New York City now.

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You’re Going To Run Into Your High School Sweetheart

You’re Going To Run Into Your High School Sweetheart

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That’s right, Mr. Clasky is still teaching American History.

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Your Bully Is Waiting At The City Limits To Greet You With A Punch

Your Bully Is Waiting At The City Limits To Greet You With A Punch

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He’s stood at the boundary line with his armed cocked for the past 15 years.

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The Old Pizza Hut Is Now A Panera

The Old Pizza Hut Is Now A Panera

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Whoa. This place really has changed.

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Everyone Is Going To Call You ‘City Boy’ Now

Everyone Is Going To Call You ‘City Boy’ Now

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Look at you, driving around in your fancy electronic car with your long-winded opinions.

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They Made Your High School Mascot More Racist

They Made Your High School Mascot More Racist

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You knew Indians wasn’t the most politically correct mascot at the time, but changing it to Redskins was really surprising.

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The 7/11 Parking Lot You Used To Hang Out In Has An Age Limit

The 7/11 Parking Lot You Used To Hang Out In Has An Age Limit

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Sorry, no one older than 18 can loiter here.

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There’s A Big Statue Of A Cow Now

There’s A Big Statue Of A Cow Now

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Not sure why, but okay.

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You Still Have To Attend Homeroom

You Still Have To Attend Homeroom

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It may be a nuisance, but you need to stop by your old high school and check in every morning.

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It’s Easier With Alcohol

It’s Easier With Alcohol

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The alcohol consumption is only concerning if it gets concerning.

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Bruce Springsteen Will Keep Calling You For Inspiration

Bruce Springsteen Will Keep Calling You For Inspiration

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Seems like the Boss is running out of material.

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There May Be Between 6 And 19 People Whom You Do Not Recognize

There May Be Between 6 And 19 People Whom You Do Not Recognize

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There is a slight chance that a handful of people who did not live in your hometown when you were growing up moved in while you were not living there.

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All Your Old Friends Heard You Were Coming Back And Left

All Your Old Friends Heard You Were Coming Back And Left

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Ouch. Well, you have to remember that people change.

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Homogenization

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Luckily, your hometown now looks exactly like the place you just moved from.

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Your Old Principal Is The Mayor Now, And He Still Has It Out For You

Your Old Principal Is The Mayor Now, And He Still Has It Out For You

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But as fate would have it, you’ve still got a few tricks up your sleeve as well!

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Your Parents Moved To Phoenix

Your Parents Moved To Phoenix

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What the hell? When? Where are you supposed to stay now?

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He Never Stopped Thinking About You

He Never Stopped Thinking About You

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Remember the night before you left? He wishes he had said something then, but now is all we have.

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You’re Never Leaving

You’re Never Leaving

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You may think you can always move again, when in fact you now know exactly where you’re going to die.

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