15 Things People From Kansas Always Have To Explain To Out Of Towners

If you live here, you get it; Kansas is a beautiful state that catches a bunch of flak from people who have never even been here. If you are nodding along in agreement, you have probably had to not only defend our beautiful state, but explain these 15 things to out-of-towners at least once:

1. We may not *technically* have our own professional teams...

2. ...but we have some stellar college teams that we feel very strongly about.

3. If you're moving here, pick your team NOW.

4. Yes; there are A LOT of adult bookstores along I-70.

5. We may forgive, but we will never forget.

6. We don't find your Wizard of Oz jokes to be funny.

9. When violent storms are forecasted, we head outside.

10. It's called the Sunflower State for a reason.

11. Yes, farming is a HUGE industry here in Kansas...

12. ...and we have mad respect for our hardworking farmers.

13. Just one acre of our lush wheat produces enough bread to feed nearly 9,000 people per day.

14. Finally, Kansas is home to by far the most stunning sunrises...

For even more Kansas inside jokes, click on Here Are 14 Things You’ll Never Catch Anyone From Kansas Doing.

Annie

Annie is a freelance writer, content editor, and marketing whiz with a background in broadcasting and a passion for chicken nachos. When she isn't gushing about her love of Colorado, you can find her chasing after her two adorable sons and/or dreaming up a new home improvement project for her husband.

15 Things People From Kansas Always Have To Explain To Out Of Towners

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