At Home in North Carolina
This citrus-flavored soft drink was first created in North Carolina and is especially popular throughout the South.
What is SunDrop?
Founded as a land-grant institution in 1887, this university competes in the ACC and has a mascot that is both an individual animal and a group of the same animal.
What is NC State University?
I spend my day trying to stop adults from doing things they absolutely know they shouldn't be doing.
What is a police officer?
This temporary fabric shelter is typically supported by poles and stakes and is used as a primary place to sleep outdoors.
What is a tent?
This activity involves sitting on the back of a large animal that definitely has opinions, and you’re expected to “guide” it while it ignores you.
What is horseback riding?
This cherry-flavored soda was invented in Salisbury, North Carolina, and is a staple at Southern cookouts and diners. And when in limited quantities, is known to cause issues in a local saloon.
What is Cheerwine?
Originally founded by the Methodist Church, this private university in rural North Carolina has both a major highway and a major railroad track that splits the campus in half.
What is Pfeiffer University?
I drive around town carrying people's food with a level of urgency usually reserved for medical emergencies.
What is a food delivery driver?
This navigation tool uses a magnetized needle that always points toward magnetic north, helping campers find direction when hiking or exploring outdoors.
What is a compass?
This childhood activity involves aggressively launching yourself into the air on a suspended seat while hoping you don't fall out and that it doesn't break in mid air.
What is swinging?
This fast-food chain is famous for its Cajun-seasoned fried chicken, biscuits, and sweet tea.
What is Bojangles?
This university's campus is just a few miles from the Atlantic Ocean, uses teal as one of their school colors, and has a "bird" as its mascot.
What is UNC Wilmington?
I chase a small white ball around a field and somehow get paid millions of dollars.
What is a professional golfer?
This compact light source is powered by batteries and is designed to be carried by hand for visibility after sunset in the outdoors.
What is a flashlight?
This winter sport involves sliding down snow-covered slopes using long, narrow boards attached to your feet, while pretending you don't know how gravity works.
What is skiing?
This North Carolina fast-food chain is famous for its huge milkshake menu and combo trays that let you mix items like burgers, quesadillas, and chicken nuggets.
What is Cook Out?
This community college operates on two separate campuses, one of which is commonly called "Crutchfield", and serves one of North Carolina's smallest counties by population.
What is Stanly Community College?
I make sure a giant metal tube in the air that is full of strangers arrives in the correct city.
What is an airline pilot?
Fueled by sticks and other gathered wood, this is built at a campsite, and used for cooking, warmth, and light.
What is a campfire?
This activity involves getting into an inflatable raft and trusting a fast moving river while everyone screams and calls it “fun.”
What is white water rafting?
This doughnut company was founded in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and is known for its glowing "Hot Now" sign.
What is Krispy Kreme?
This private university located in a town of the same name as the institution, has a mascot that is a common household pet.
What is Wingate University?
I watch a group of people chase a ball and occasionally blow a whistle when they get too enthusiastic.
What is a referee?
This essential item stores drinking water for outdoor use and is often carried in a backpack pocket or clipped to gear.
What is a water bottle?
This activity involves putting shoes with wheels on your feet and immediately forgetting how balance works while pretending you’re in a music video from a different decade.
What is roller skating?