People who aren't from Ohio often shrug it off as if it is only a place filled with cornfields and farmers. While that is true in some areas, Ohio has a lot more than just its crops. Here are 15 signs that you grew up in Ohio.
1. Chili means something totally different to you than for people from other states.
Skyline Chili lovers know that chili is better on spaghetti than anything else.
2. You plan for all kinds of weather when you wake up in the morning.
In the summer, it could be 45 degrees and in the winter, it could be 70 degrees.
3. Everyone looks forward to amusement parks as a kid in the summer.
Cedar Point and King's Island hold many of your childhood memories.
4. Spelling out O-H-I-O with your arms was a common occurrence.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are a big deal and their fans do not mess around.
5. When you were caught wearing a Michigan sweatshirt, you were torn apart.
You must have a death wish if you wear Michigan gear in Ohio.
6. Where you went to high school is important.
The first thing you ask someone from your city in Ohio is, "Where did you go to high school?" High schools says a lot about you in this state.
7. There is no greater flavor than Graeter's black raspberry chocolate chip ice cream.
There is simply nothing as delicious as this.
8. Instead of explaining distance through miles, you explain it through minutes.
"How far is your house from here?"
"Oh, about 35 minutes."
9. It's your favorite time of year when the leaves change in the fall.
It is so beautiful when the leaves begin to change and fall to the ground. There's no better scenery.
10. Your best childhood memories are from the times you spent outdoors.
Sitting outside on a hammock or playing kickball with your neighbors was a daily occurrence.
11. You say "pop" instead of "soda."
Enough said.
12. To you, pigs are statues with wings and strange outfits.
Weird, but true!
13. You are super defensive when people call Ohio a "fly over state."
Ohio has some cool places to explore, I promise!
14. Seeing scary religious signs screaming at you on the highway was a normal occurrence.
"Hell is real."
15. Going to the state fair was a yearly activity.
Funnel cakes and petting zoos were the highlights.
