Missouri—where people argue over whether it’s Missour-ee or Missour-uh, and the only thing more unpredictable than the weather is your neighbor’s football allegiance. If you’ve ever planned a weekend around float trips, eaten something smothered in Provel cheese, or witnessed a thunderstorm, a tornado, and blazing sun in the same day—congrats, you’re living that true Show-Me State life. If these 11 things seem totally normal, you’ve officially gone full Missouri, bless your heart.
You’ve Experienced All Four Seasons—In a Single Afternoon
Start with a hoodie, end with a sunburn. Totally normal.
You Still Can’t Decide How to Pronounce the State Name
And you definitely have strong feelings about which one is right.
You’ve Floated Down a River in a Cooler-Filled Canoe
Bonus points if someone flipped it before lunch.
You’ve Had to Clarify That No, You Don’t Live in St. Louis or Kansas City
Yes, the rest of Missouri exists. And we call it “the real Missouri.”
You Know What Provel Cheese Is—And Have Opinions
Is it cheese? Is it magic? Is it glue? Doesn’t matter. You eat it anyway.
You’ve Eaten Toasted Ravioli and Wondered Why the Whole World Hasn’t Caught On
It’s fried pasta. It’s genius. End of discussion.
You’ve Used the Phrase “If You Don’t Like the Weather, Just Wait 10 Minutes”
And you weren’t kidding.
You’ve Said “The Lake” and Everyone Knew You Meant Lake of the Ozarks
And yes, your cousin probably has a boat there.
You’ve Witnessed a Tornado Drill in Perfectly Sunny Weather
Because Missouri weather is chaos, and you respect the hustle.
You’ve Driven Behind a Tractor on a Highway and Just Accepted It
Passing it is optional. Waving is mandatory.
You Use “Show Me” As a Challenge, Not a Motto
Skeptical until proven otherwise—it’s the Missouri way.
If you found yourself nodding through this list while dipping something in ranch and watching a Cardinals game with the volume down and the weather radio on, then congrats—you’re pure Missouri. So grab a toasted ravioli, keep one eye on the sky, and remember: here in the Show-Me State, we don’t just talk about it—we live it.
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