10 Weird Side Effects Everyone Experiences From Growing Up In Louisville
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Jessica Scott
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Growing up in Louisville is great. You have all the benefits of small town life, while still being able to experience a big city. What you also get, though, are some pretty unusual side effects that you’ll never quite be able to shake.
There are a million different ways to say it, but the majority of Louisvillians agree that is it "Loo-uh-vul."
Anytime anyone mentions this city near Lexington, they pronounce it "Ver-sails," instead of the French "Ver-sai." This happens all over Kentucky, though, so don’t feel bad.
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And you drive all around town looking for the cheapest price before you buy. It’s different at every gas station!
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UK or UofL, it doesn’t matter. You’ll be loyal to the one you choose until the day you die.
But it probably also drives you crazy when the city shuts down for the week surrounding it.
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It is the bane of Louisvillians’ existence. We get that those bridges are necessary, but does there have to always be so much traffic?!
Louisville is world-famous for its Hot Brown from the Brown Hotel, but there are also a million other beloved foods to eat here, like fried chicken from Indi’s and pizza from Bearno’s (or Impellizzeri’s, or Garage Bar, or Butchertown Pizza Hall...), so we’re up for trying anything!
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Whether it’s giving them a jump, helping change a tire, or calling an ambulance or AAA, Louisvillians almost always do their best to be there for others (even strangers) when they need it most.
No matter where you might move to, you’ll never forget that Louisville is your home. It might have its problems, but you’ll always love it anyway.
Do you experience any of these side effects from growing up in Louisville? Are there any others that you would add to the list? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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