1. You've spent a good chunk of your life explaining what state your hometown is in.
I'm from Kansas City, Missouri. There is also a Kansas City, Kansas but it isn't nearly as nice as KCMO. Just trust me on this one.
2. You laugh when other cities try to say they have the best barbecue.
No one ever stands a chance against Arthur Bryant's, Gates, L.C.'s, Jack Stack, or Joe's. You don't have burnt ends? Then it ain't real barbecue.
3. The highlight of your childhood was going on a field trip to the Deanna Rose farmstead.
Memories include bottle feeding baby goats, milking a cow, and taking a horse drawn wagon ride through the woods.
4. You spent every weekend at WOF/OOF (World's of Fun/Ocean's of Fun) during your middle school years.
Your Christmas list always included a Gold Pass.
5. Your FOMO (fear of missing out) is at an all-time high whenever there's a watch party at Power & Light and you're not there.
Your eyes are welling up just thinking about it.
6. One of these logos makes you really happy and at least one of these makes you really not happy.
The Three Enemigos.
7. Grinders is the best pizza joint in town.
The crust is like crack, the atmosphere is edgy, and the stage out back is a great place to hear live local music! STRETCH (the owner) and the rest of the Grinders crew are some of the most friendly people you'll ever meet.
8. Science City was the coolest place ever.
Am I too big to still ride the sky bike??
9. Town Topic tater tots are life.
Enough said.
10. You hear Wizard of Oz jokes every time you go out of town.
Somewhere over the rainbow... people will stop asking us about Dorothy and Toto.
11. Going to "The Lake" can only mean one thing.
Lake of the Ozarks, duh. Don't forget your sunscreen!
12. You're 99% positive the final phrase of the national anthem is "And the home of the CHIEFS!"
You yell it every time, regardless of if you're in KC.
13. You have an unhealthy obsession with Tech N9ne.
No one outside of KC seems to know who I'm talking about when I refer to Tech N9ne and that's just sad.
14. The best summer nights are spent at the K.
LET'S GO ROYALS *clap* *clap* *clapclapclap*
15. You're not exactly sure what Bonner Springs' outdoor venue will be called this year, but that won't stop you from attending concerts durning the summer.
Especially when you can score $10 lawn tickets!
16. You get excited when the sky turns green.
There's a tornado coming! Everyone go outside to watch!
17. You go to The Plaza every winter just to see the lights.
They look the same every year, but you go anyway.
18. You go to Stroud's whenever you're craving fried chicken.
You can never go wrong with a homestyle meal at Stroud's. Pan fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, potato fries, green beans, chicken noodle soup, and cinnamon rolls for dessert. What more could you ask for!?
19. The best view of the city is at the WWI Museum.
It's been a backdrop for numerous homecoming pictures, prom pictures, and senior pictures.
20. You're proud to be from the greatest city on Earth.
There's no place like home!
