10 Legitimate Signs That You Grew Up In Missouri

Life is pretty darn good in Missouri. We can all probably agree about that, right? With Missouri's many natural and man-made attractions, we always have something to do, so we can’t really get bored. Those of us who grew up in Missouri have some pretty good shared memories of days gone by, and there are a few signs that Missouri was your childhood home.

1. Ravioli is always toasted, and…

Meals are just better when they start with toasted ravioli; they even make the most delicious snack or main course, too.

2. The best pizza is always square, and…

What do you get when you put Provel cheese on top of your pizza that’s cut into square slices? The most delicious part of childhood in Missouri – St. Louis-style pizza.

3. You prefer your barbecue – at least some of it – burnt, and…

No one does barbecue like Missouri, especially Kansas City, a tasty lesson we learned growing up in Missouri. It doesn’t get much better either than burnt ends.

4. Your desserts gooey.

Growing up in Missouri meant plenty of gooey butter cake.

5. Summertime means lazy days spent floating and…

Is there anything better than floating with our friends?

6. Going to our favorite fairs and festivals.

When we weren’t spending our time soaking up the sun on our favorite river or lake, we were shoveling in our favorite fair foods, climbing aboard our favorite rides, and having good, old-fashioned fun at our favorite local fair/festival.

7. Snowy winter mornings meant waking up early.

Just try to drag us out of bed on a normal school day. When snow was in the forecast? We’ll be up before the sun to find out if we're lucky enough to have a snow day.

8. You shopped at places like Woolworth and…

It was the store where we could find anything and, as kids, where we had no shortage of toys and other goodies to ask for. If we were lucky, we even got to eat at the lunch counter.

9. Went to the top of the Gateway Arch too many times to count, and…

Even though we might find it a bit overrated now, we still remember those visits to the Arch rather fondly.

10. Chose sides.

By the time we could walk, we’d likely already chosen sides, especially when it comes to baseball. The Cards or the Royals? Even if we weren’t necessarily baseball fans, we declared our allegiance and stuck with it.

What are some more signs that you grew up in Missouri? Let us know in the comments! Then take a peek at these photos of Missouri in 1935.