Living in Milwaukee is the best, but growing up here is a whole other experience. There are a few things that make a person a true Milwaukee, and they’re not too hard to spot. Whether they’re talking about buildings and calling them different names, eating way to much cheese, or screaming at the screen during the Packers game, here are just ten fool-proof signs that someone definitely grew up in Milwaukee.
- You don’t remember a time when the freeway wasn’t under construction.
Michael Pereckas / Flickr “Marquette Interchange” is still a part of your vocabulary.
- You were afraid of the T-rex at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
ScottRobertAnselmo / Wikimedia Commons …and still are a little bit. It’s not surprising, MPM is home to the world’s largest T-rex skull!
- Nothing was worse than a Kopp’s employee forgetting to put a wafer cookie in your custard.
Michael Newman / Flickr At least there was still amazing frozen custard in front of you!
- You’ve seen the U.S. Bank building change names.
Dave Reid / Flickr From the original First Wisconsin Center to Firstar Center to what is now our beloved U.S. Bank Center!
- This was always called a “bubbler.”
Sean / Flickr …and now you’ll fight anyone who disagrees.
- You loved to swim in Lake Michigan until you became old enough to realize that it’s kind of gross…
Clive Moss / Flickr A little murky water never hurt anyone, right?
- …and no summer was complete without a trip to Cool Waters.
FOX6 News Milwaukee / Facebook This little West Allis waterpark took up hours and hours of our childhood days.
- You grew up thinking the Packers were the only sports team you were allowed to root for.
Patrick Kuhl/Flickr As an adult, you probably still under this impression or you will be shunned by Milwaukee.
- Johnsonville Brats were the only brats worth eating.
H. Michael Miley / Flickr Of course, there’s also Usinger’s, but Johnsonville’s are tried and true.
- Cheese is a food group. No question.
Taryn / Flickr The addiction starts early.
These are just a few obvious signs that someone is a Milwaukeean, born and raised. What would you add to the list? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
Michael Pereckas / Flickr
“Marquette Interchange” is still a part of your vocabulary.
ScottRobertAnselmo / Wikimedia Commons
…and still are a little bit. It’s not surprising, MPM is home to the world’s largest T-rex skull!
Michael Newman / Flickr
At least there was still amazing frozen custard in front of you!
Dave Reid / Flickr
From the original First Wisconsin Center to Firstar Center to what is now our beloved U.S. Bank Center!
Sean / Flickr
…and now you’ll fight anyone who disagrees.
Clive Moss / Flickr
A little murky water never hurt anyone, right?
FOX6 News Milwaukee / Facebook
This little West Allis waterpark took up hours and hours of our childhood days.
Patrick Kuhl/Flickr
As an adult, you probably still under this impression or you will be shunned by Milwaukee.
H. Michael Miley / Flickr
Of course, there’s also Usinger’s, but Johnsonville’s are tried and true.
Taryn / Flickr
The addiction starts early.
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