Following Twitter’s latest trend, we recently asked you to tell us you’re a Penn Stater without literally telling us you’re a Penn Stater, and you certainly impressed us.

Penn State is sometimes referred to as a “cult” for its traditions and out-of-context passions that outsiders just wouldn’t understand. These tweets sum up the university’s culture pretty well.

We received hundreds of submissions and compiled a list of our favorites below. From local restaurant obsessions to an obnoxious (read: passionate) sports fanbase, Penn Staters are loud and proud about everything close to their heart.

Favorite Restaurants

We all have that one spot in State College that feels like home. For some, it’s Old Main Lawn. For others, it’s a taco stand in a tiny alley. Either way, these State College joints are for Penn Staters only.

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RIP Bells Pizza

— tired (@_leahanne) December 10, 2020

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— Nick Mynuk (@NickMynuk) December 11, 2020

“Why the fuck is there a bouncer outside of club McDonald’s?” https://t.co/cOLw5gef8J

— Malik. (@NoLimit_Leek) December 11, 2020

Chicken cosmos

— Jeff Rice (@Jeff_Rice_) December 10, 2020

I attended a candlelight vigil for a Taco Bell. https://t.co/jG22dbBLHL

— Debanshu Das (@DasDebanshu98) December 11, 2020

The Willard Preacher

Do you even go to Penn State if you haven’t been yelled at by the Willard Preacher? No matter how you feel about everyone’s favorite missionary, the Preacher is a Penn State icon.

Willard Preacher called me a Harlet

— Jaz Brown (@TheRealJazBrown) December 10, 2020

Willard Preacher told me I’m going to hell ….and he’s probably right

— RONNIE ALMAGOR (@almagor13) December 10, 2020

Willard Preacher really be out here everyday https://t.co/AKDs4L9sdW

— Adrian (@AdrianCorbin7) December 12, 2020

Bleeding Blue & White

No explanation needed.

Made my best friend reschedule her wedding date because it was on a game day

— PSU Aunt Becky (Becky Clapper) (@psufanbecky) December 11, 2020

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— Sharon Davis (@nittanysharon) December 11, 2020

I dont know the goddam words

— LG (@ExtremeLew) December 11, 2020

i want to funnel bleach down my eye sockets every time i watch my college football team

— 3J McCollum (@jbrodie32) December 10, 2020

~Quirky~ Penn State

I graduated in 2011 and I’m still sitting in N. Atherton construction traffic

— Derek Pruyne (@dpruyne88) December 11, 2020

I may have seen a chem lecture and a porn movie in the same room

— Dave (@dsmith7777) December 11, 2020

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I say Joe Pa

— Michelle Case (@michelle_case1) December 10, 2020

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For The Penn State Hoops Fans…

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— Owen Abbey (@theowenabbey) December 10, 2020