
Things Only People Who Grew Up On A Trailer Park Will Understand
Tight-Knit Community
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"Double-Wides" and "Single-Wides"
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Creative Space Utilization
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Hurricane Prep
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Impromptu Gatherings
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Trailer Park Lingo
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Mailbox Socials
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The "Trailer Park Manager"
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The Art of Skirting
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Unique Yard Decor
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Friendly Stray Animals
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Laundry Mat Adventures
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Porch Sitting
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Community Cookouts
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Respect for Space
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Trailer Maintenance
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The Sound of Rain on a Tin Roof
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The Ice Cream Truck Melody
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Hitching and Unhitching
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Neighborhood Watch
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Noise Reduction Hacks
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Stories of Traveling Days
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Seasonal Decorations
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Limited Parking Space
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Community Gardens
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Generosity in Hard Times
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Homemade Remedies
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Trailer Park Stories
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Backyard Fire Pits
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The Beauty of Trailer Park Life
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Celebs Who Grew Up On A Trailer Park: Demi Moore
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Actress Demi Moore was not only raised in a trailer park, but raised by an alcoholic mother and stepfather. She was also relocated a bunch of times which meant she was never one place long enough to make friends. She decided to change her luck by dropping out of school and finding a career as model and actress. Needless to say, it worked!Advertisement
Britney Spears
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It was Britney Spears' aunt who lived in a trailer park, but Spears herself ended up living in her aunt's trailer due to her parents constant fighting and screaming matches. In the end, though, despite not being able to pay the bills, her parents still tried to support her financially on her quest to become a singer.Advertisement
Eminem
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Eminem lived in poverty in a trailer park with his mom and brother - and his rough upbringing is nothing new to fans of his, as the rapper has openly spoke about it in music and film. Before Eminem could find a job at 15, they were evicted from the trailer. Luckily, his fortunes changed!Advertisement
Hilary Swank
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Actress Hilary Swank grew up in a trailer park, and was bullied for it before dropping out of school. When she wanted to pursue acting, her poor mother tried her best to support her - and the pair ended up living out of her mother's car while Swank attended auditions.Advertisement
Ryan Gosling
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Ryan Gosling not only grew up in poverty, but he was bullied and friendless. He was the one who had to support his mother and help her with the bills. While he caught a break acting in the Mickey Mouse Club, he still had to live in a trailer park because his acting check was the only one to pay the bills!Advertisement
Erin Moran
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Actress from Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi, Erin Moran not only lived in a trailer park - but was kicked out! She'd originally been evicted from her home in California after she'd already become a famous actress, and had to move into her mother's trailer. She was then kicked out for misbehavior!Advertisement
Leighton Meester
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Actress and Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester was actually born in jail, after her mother was thrown behind bars for drug smuggling charges! Leighton was then made to live with her grandmother until her mother had finished serving the rest of her time in jail. That can't have been easy!Advertisement
Halle Berry
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Halle Berry left home at 21 years old to try and find work in New York and fend for herself. Unfortunately, she miscalculated how expensive New York can actually be - and after her parents didn't bail her out, she ended up living in a homeless shelter to get by! She apparently didn't speak to her parents for a year, either.Advertisement
Jim Carrey
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When the actor and comedian was only 12, his father lost his job, leaving the family in a difficult circumstance. Carrey dropped out of school to try and support his family. Despite Carry trying to find paying jobs, the family still lost their home and had to live in a van!Advertisement
Celine Dion
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The legendary singer didn't always have so much money - growing up, she was living in a very low income house (a tiny one at that) with 12 other siblings! Feeding one mouth is hard enough! Dion has labelled her childhood home as a "very, very, very small house"!Advertisement
Shania Twain
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The singer grew up in a very violent household, apparently, which also included her and her siblings being neglected and going hungry. To make it worse, when she was 21, her mom and stepdad died in a car accident, leaving her to fend for her siblings. Luckily, her singing talents started earning her money!Advertisement
Kelly Clarkson
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After high school, Kelly Clarkson moved to LA in pursuit of her singing career - but unfortunately before it could happen, her apartment burnt down and she had to live out of her car while using the gym to shower for months. She ended up going on American Idol to try pay the bills - and we all know what happened next!Advertisement
Chris Pratt
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Despite his later Hollywood success, Chris Pratt was actually homeless after high school. He ended up going to Maui with a friend, where he couldn't find a place to live - so they ended up living out of a van! Despite it being less than comfortable, he apparently called it, 'living the dream'!Advertisement
Tom Cruise
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Actor Tom Cruise had a bully of a father growing up, leading to his parents divorce. He then lived in poverty with his single mother having to constantly be on the move to try and find work. Whilst struggling with poor living, Cruise dropped out of school to try and make it as an actor - and the rest is history!Advertisement
William Shatner
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William Shatner is an acting legend, but did you know Captain Kirk once lived in the back of his truck with a hard shell pulled over him? More shocking is the fact that poverty hit him after his role in Star Trek! He ended up going through a divorce and losing the money he'd earned.Advertisement
Sam Worthington
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Before the success of Avatar and his other movies, Sam Worthington would have to couch surf and live out of his car while trying to find auditions. He also had to sell everything he owned while living in poverty, trying to find his big break. Despite sounding difficult, he actually always thought of himself as something of a nomad anyway!Advertisement
Sarah Jessica Parker
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After her mother remarried, Sarah Jessica Parker was in a struggling household with 7 other children - far from the rich lifestyle of her Sex and the City character! Despite her family's struggles, she managed to find acting work at a very young age which kickstarted her career - and steady income!Advertisement
Tyler Perry
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Writer and actor Tyler Perry once went broke when he was trying to fund a new play - but he didn't let that stop him. He ended up living in his tiny car for six years when he went homeless! To make it worse, he's a very tall guy and the car was only a Geo Metro!Advertisement
Debbie Reynolds
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Singin' in the Rain star and mother of Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds actually became homeless when her career had already taken off! After her second husband lost all of the money gambling, she almost became bankrupt and actually had to live out of her car for a while.Advertisement
Jennifer Lopez
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When J-Lo was trying to pursue her career dreams, her mom was less than supportive. A teen Jennifer would sleep in her dance studio instead of returning home to her mother who wanted her to go to college instead! J-Lo chose to be homeless in order to get the career she wanted.Advertisement