Missouri is an amazing state to call home, but let’s face it: it’s not for everyone. Not every person is well-equipped to handle what Missouri throws at its citizens, nor does everyone have the basic living skills to live here (a love of sports and BBQ are just two examples). Are you a true Missourian? While you don’t necessarily need to show all of them, you should exhibit most of these 12 signs that you definitely belong in Missouri.

1. You know all the cool places in the state that aren’t St. Louis or Kansas City.
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Sure, both cities are full of amazing things to see and do...but there’s so much else in the state, too.
2. You love your cake full of butter.
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Gooey butter cake is the only kind of cake that matters, really.
3. You realize the importance of baseball.
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With two major league teams (Go Cardinals and Royals!) and the epic Missouri Tigers all playing here, you learn to love baseball early.
4. And you’re loud and proud.
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Missourians know the importance of cheering LOUD at our sports events. The Kansas City Chiefs fans broke a world record with their decibel level...and Missouri fans of all sports constantly try to break that record.
5. You know how to pronounce our state’s name.
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It’s missour-ee AND missour-uh.
6. You love your ends burnt.
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If we have to explain to you that they’re burnt ON PURPOSE, you don’t belong here.

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7. You think those microbrews are fine, but the REAL beer is a Bud.
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Anheuser Busch has your undying loyalty.
8. The weather doesn’t faze you.
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Sure, it was 90 degrees and sunny yesterday and today it’s 50 degrees and raining. Your closet is always ready with a warm down coat, a rain slicker and a bikini.
9. When tornado warnings are in effect, you don’t hide...you throw a party.
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Because what better place to enjoy a tornado than from your back deck?
10. You know how to work.
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Missourians work hard and take pride in a job well done.
11. But you also know how to party.
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Because life isn’t ALL about work, right?
12. You know how to present a well-reasoned argument.
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Here in the "show me" state, we know how to present the facts and evidence. No pushovers here, thank you very much.

What other signs do real Missiourians show? Tell us!

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