Posted in Buffalo
December 16, 2017
9 Legitimate Signs That You Grew Up In Buffalo
Most Buffalonians can agree that being born and raised in the 716 is a bragging point. Whether you’re a Southtowns supporter, Northtowns native, or downtown dweller, you undoubtedly have a few traits and habits that giveaway your upbringing. Here are 9 legitimate signs that you grew up in Buffalo, in no particular order.
Never soda. No matter how many confused looks you might get when you travel outside of the Queen City, it will always be pop to you.
Buffalonians get very defensive when you talk bad about our city. When you're talking to a native Buffalonian about our teams, our businesses, or even our weather, it better be positive. And don't even think about comparing us to New York City!
"The" 90, "The" 400, "The" Scajaquada - the list goes on! You definitely grew up in Buffalo if the words "Interstate" and "Route" aren't in your vocabulary.
Nothing takes you back to a Buffalo childhood quite like a sip of ice cold Crystal Beach Loganberry!
Because chips without Bison dip are just sad, over-cooked potatoes.
Years of near-wins and utter disappointments have conditioned us to be cautiously optimistic about everything in our lives.
Buffalonians are as tough as they come. We learn to deal with lake effect snow, freezing cold temperatures, and even hot and humid summers without blinking an eye!
When "Mom" sounds like "Mahm," you might have grown up in Buffalo!
Buffalonians know it's the local community that helps to boost cities forward. When given the choice, we'll always choose shopping small!
Buffalonians, what do you think? What are the undeniable signs that you grew up here! Let us know in the comments!
