I didn't make that up... it's a group on Facebook!
The things you find on Facebook.
As one of the members so succinctly explains it:
"Dusty barren wasteland?
Check.
Agricultural?
Check.
Rough bar scene?
Check.
Relatives guilt-tripping you into staying around when all your friends have already gone on to bigger and better places?
Check.
"If there's a bright center to the universe, then you're on the planet it's farthest from."
Substitute "planet" for "city" and we've definitely got a check."
Other Facebook Groups of note:
Bakersfield is Full Of White Trash
Bakersfield Sucks
Bakersfield French Haters
Bakersfield Tea Party
Bakersfield Couples for Girls (!)
Bakersfield Extreme Ironing (?)
Yes... I'm From Bakersfield
Please!....I Live in Bakersfield!
Bakersfield. Need I Say More
And finally...
You've Been Potty Trained (Bakersfield Chapter) (?!)