The OC
Orange County, shortened
The OC is Orange County, California—the coastal region south of Los Angeles known for wealth, beaches, and suburban sprawl.
The phrase gained currency from the 2003 teen drama television series set there, which popularized the definite article: I'm from the OC.
Locals sometimes object to the "the," considering it an outsider affectation.
- Orange CountyCitrus-named jurisdiction
- Southern CaliforniaSouthwestern US coastal region
- CaliforniaWest coast megastate
- Newport BeachUpscale Orange County coastal city
- teen dramaSeries about adolescent turmoil
Marissa · wealthy · mansion · poolhouse · sandy beaches · harbor views · beach house · 2000s · Fox · pop culture · guilty pleasure · privileged · rich kids · trust fund · surfer · indie music · lifeguard · debutante
- Wrestling TeamsLegion of Doom, Midnight Express, Twin Towers, APA, DIY
The OCSkid Row
Impoverished urban district
LA · Downtown LA · Compton · Watts · San Fernando Valley
The OCskid row
Impoverished urban district
inner city · rust belt · Appalachia · trailer park · public housing
The OCThe Wire
Covert listening device
Degrassi · My So-Called Life · Freaks and Geeks · The Bronx · Baltimore