9 Ways You Can Always Spot Someone From Missouri...No Matter Where They Are
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Jill Beaverson
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We Missouri folks have our own peculiarities. It’s very easy to spot us, even when we’re away from our home state. Here are 9 dead giveaways:
We are rabid St. Louis Cardinal fans and like to advertise it.
Only in Missouri do people use "hoosier" or some derivative as a synonym for redneck.
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What's with the neon? Lighting for after dark?
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Any type of canoe or river rafting excursion is called a float trip. End of story.
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In Southern Missouri, the mullet never went out of style. You never know when it's going to be 1986 again.
In Missouri, your high school is indicative of your socio-economic status, academic ability and sometimes even religion. And we're not afraid to ask.
Again, an '80s favorite that never went out of style in Missouri. How often do you see this potent super-liquor cocktail ordered in other states? Probably not too much.
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When we don't want something quite as potent as the Long Island Iced Tea, we'll always be loyal to Bud.
Ah, stereotypes. How do you spot a Missourian?
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