Official Verdict
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An Official Assessment

Are You a Real
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A scientifically dubious but spiritually accurate scoring system for the debate that never ends.

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The stuff that roots you here — or should have made you leave.
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The Tier System

900–1000
You ARE New York City. The city is your entire personality and you have no apologies about it.
750–899
Full New Yorker — certified. You walk fast even on vacation. You've earned it.
550–749
Permanent resident. You'd never move but still call your hometown "home." We see you.
350–549
Transplant in progress. Respect is accruing. Please stop taking photos on the Brooklyn Bridge.
150–349
Tourist with an apartment. You still look up at buildings. It's charming, we hate it.
0–149
You're from New Jersey. It's okay, we still love you. (We don't.)