Here’s Why This Place Was Named Florida’s Most Unusual Town
Florida is mainly known for our beautiful beaches and gorgeous year-round weather. But a lot of towns in Florida have some weird quirks. We have our own sayings that only make sense here, alligators don’t scare us, and many of our towns use golf carts as their main transportation. These are just some of the reasons why this place was named Florida’s most unusual town.
The website Travel.alot.com made a list of the most unusual towns in each state. Most of these towns have a smaller population or have a funny name/interesting history. Do you think you know what Florida’s most unusual town is? We bet most locals can guess it.
What’s the most unusual town in Florida?
The Villages was named the most unusual town in Florida. On the outside, it looks like your normal retirement community. But the more you learn about it, the more you understand why it was named the most unusual town. The villages are known for their picturesque golf courses, beautiful vintage Spanish-style homes, and generally serene atmosphere. Unless you grew up in Florida, then you know The Villages as the retirement community that gets down. It’s been reported multiple times that the STD rates in The Villages are some of the highest in the country. Residents here also have an interesting way of showing their… preferences. Videos show some residents displaying loofahs on their cars, allegedly to identify their swinging sexual styles.
There’s even a Reddit thread with a color code guide called “Loofah Code” showing what each loofah color represents. White is for beginners, black is for couples who want it all, teal apparently means bisexual, purple is for those who like to watch, yellow is for couples that are down, but still nervous, pink likes others people to watch them and blue means they play well with others.
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You Aren’t A True Floridian Until You’ve Done These 9 Things
1. Hurricane Party
If you’ve lived in Florida long you know we deal with hurricane season every year. Some people are extra prepared for it to begin and most of us just wing it! As a matter of fact, depending on the category we either host a hurricane party or go to one we’ve been invited to by our friends. We most likely know we’ll lose power so bring a flash light, a 12 pack and lets party!
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2. Seeing Alligator In The Wild
Alligator are everywhere in Florida and like to hide in retention ponds or even golf courses. Your chances of seeing one in the wild are pretty high! Alligators are known for their aggressive behavior and there’s been many encounters with humans in the new recently. Gators will most likely attack when they feel threatened. If you live in the state of Florida it’s important to understand their behavior and take necessary precautions to stay safe especially in alligator infested lakes.
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3. Late Night Waffle House Visits
It doesn’t have to be after the club necessarily, it could be a night out drinking. But a main staple here in Florida is to hit up a Waffle House early in the morning or if you’re dealing with a horrible hangover.
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4. Catching Lizards
If there’s one thing we have it’s an abundance of lizards everywhere! They’re always running around and when it’s mating season you see them stick out their red throats looking for love. One thing we always did as kids was catching the lizards and then we would wear them as earrings. We’d gently open their mouths and have them hang off our finger or ear.
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5. Ordering Publix Sub
This isn’t even a question. If you grew up in Florida you have a favorite Pub sub. Even though they’re all delicious it’s a must to eat one every month. They’re the best!
Floridians love Publix. In some areas, you can’t drive more than a mile without seeing more than one.
Photo: Geno/BBGI6. Shooting Guns
Whether you’re going to the gun range or practicing outside Florida is known for their guns. If you’ve lived here for a while most likely you’ve had some target practice.
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7. Stuck In Disney I-4 Traffic
Whether you’re driving to Disney, Universal or Sea World you will 100% get caught in I-4 traffic. It doesn’t matter the time of day or night because there’s so many Florida visitors that have no idea where they’re driving. Always give yourself extra time when driving through or to Orlando.
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8. Scary Weather Turns Beautiful In Minutes
It could look like a tropical storm outside especially in Summer but wait 5 minutes and it’ll be gone! You might not believe me. If you’re a true Floridian you’ve seen this happen more times than not.
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9. ZigZag Run From Gators
When living in Florida you might learn about a lot of myths and one big one is the Zigzag run. Growing up you always hear that if an alligator runs at you, you should run in a zigzag pattern. This will help you avoid getting caught because they can’t follow you. FALSE! In fact, alligators can reach speeds of 25 mph, so you need to run as fast as you can, away from an alligator in a straight line if possible.
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