To be born and raised in Macon, Georgia (what some call a “Maconite”), is to be full of unique experiences that are earned just by being a native. Here are 7 gifs that describe part of what it means to be a Native Maconite.
1. Being overprotective about the city
Almost everyone in Macon criticizes the city at times. But the Macon community would read for filth any outsider who tried to criticize our hometown.
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2. Going to the movies habitually
There is almost always a new movie in town, and to be a Maconite you have to experience a trip to the only movie theater in the city. To add a little spice, you might even eat the expensive popcorn.
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3. Visiting the Museum of Arts and Sciences at least once in your life
A big deal, especially during your adolescent years, was a visit to the museum to explore and jokingly compare your friends’ appearances to the dinosaurs’.
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4. The Cherry Blossom Festival
This time of year is just a major rite of passage for every Maconite at any stage of life. The festival goes on for 10 days and it’s such an important time of year.
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5. Southern Hospitality
We feel a pressing urge to call every adult “ma’am” or “sir” and cringing when we’re told, “Oh! Don’t call me that because I’m not old.” Then, we proceed to reply, “Yes, ma’am!”
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6. Sports Rivalries
Our town takes athleticism very seriously. A bunch of schools go neck to neck in both football, basketball and other sports. Since it’s a relatively small town, it seems as though the entire city comes to every rival game.
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7. The yearn for youth prosperity
In all seriousness, it’s likely that outsiders view Macon as a place of crime. However, many Maconites care deeply about putting an end to the crime and educating the youth community in a way that will help them to prevail.
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Overall, there is a distinctive understanding amongst the natives in this town. Find a Maconite and see how many of these gifs they relate to.
