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Typical Californian

More then three thousand miles from home, I am walking down the streets of a small town in up state New York. As I look around I notice several kids about my age, whom appear to be watching me from the corner. Suddenly as I turn to walk away I hear one of them speak… "Dude, are you from California? Do you surf?" This is one of the typical responses I have received throughout my travels. I have met several people from several different areas around the United States, most of which seem to have the same stereotype. Most believe that people from California are "gnarly" surfer dudes. For some strange reason the rest of the world seems to have come to the conclusion: that in California everyone is a surfer or beach bum, it is always sunny and hot, and the water is always warm and crystal clear. This stereotype has been around for years.
It may have started from TV shows such as Bay Watch, or even Saved By The Bell. They stereotype everyone as a blond...

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Title: Califorian
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   Califorian. Typical Californian More then three thousand miles from home, I am
   walking down the streets of a small town in up state New York. ...