If you’ve experienced these 10 things, you’ve likely lived in California for far too long:
- Constantly dealing with terrible traffic that turns short drives into hour-long commutes.
- Hearing everyone around obsess over and stereotype themselves as surfers, even if they’ve never touched a wave.
- Living through the culture of virtue signaling and social status obsession that permeates many social interactions.
- Weather being mostly amazing but realizing not all parts of the state are beach-filled paradises—some places get rainy or cold.
- Facing high living costs with sky-high rents and property prices that feel out of reach.
- Encountering people who seem overly focused on looks, plastic surgery, Botox, and fitness as cultural norms.
- Observing the rivalry and debates between Northern and Southern Californians about whose part of the state is better.
- Experiencing the mix of incredible food diversity but also realizing not everyone eats the iconic Mexican or vegan food daily.
- Seeing the downside of homelessness especially in cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles, which affects neighborhoods.
- Feeling the pressure to always be “on” socially and professionally, with fast-paced, often superficial interactions.
These venues collectively provide rich opportunities to engage with Oregon Native American heritage through artifacts, educational programs, exhibitions, and tribal cultural events.
SOURCES
[1](https://makethetripmatter.com/california-stereotypes/)
[2](https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueUnpopularOpinion/comments/15hiadt/the_negative_stereotypes_about_californians_are/)
[3](https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditForGrownups/comments/1hmy8a6/what_are_your_stereotypes_of_california_and/)
[4](https://www.hotels.com/go/usa/fun-facts-california)
[5](https://www.california.com/debunking-common-california-stereotypes/)
