Most Buffalonians can agree that being born and raised in the 716 is a bragging point. Whether you’re a Southtowns supporter, Northtowns native, or downtown dweller, you undoubtedly have a few traits and habits that giveaway your upbringing. Here are 9 legitimate signs that you grew up in Buffalo, in no particular order.
- It will always be “pop.”
Mike Mozart - Flickr Never soda. No matter how many confused looks you might get when you travel outside of the Queen City, it will always be pop to you.
- You have a burning desire to defend your hometown.
Michel G. - Flickr Buffalonians get very defensive when you talk bad about our city. When you’re talking to a native Buffalonian about our teams, our businesses, or even our weather, it better be positive. And don’t even think about comparing us to New York City!
- Every major route name starts with “The.”
Michel G. - Flickr “The” 90, “The” 400, “The” Scajaquada - the list goes on! You definitely grew up in Buffalo if the words “Interstate” and “Route” aren’t in your vocabulary.
- You crave a cold Loganberry on hot summer days.
Crystal Beach Loganberry - Facebook Nothing takes you back to a Buffalo childhood quite like a sip of ice cold Crystal Beach Loganberry!
- There’s no other chip dip.
Bison Dip - Facebook Because chips without Bison dip are just sad, over-cooked potatoes.
- You’re cautiously optimistic.
Buffalo Bills - Facebook Years of near-wins and utter disappointments have conditioned us to be cautiously optimistic about everything in our lives.
- You learn to weather the elements.
Curtis Anderson - Flickr Buffalonians are as tough as they come. We learn to deal with lake effect snow, freezing cold temperatures, and even hot and humid summers without blinking an eye!
- You talk with a “Hard A” accent.
tracer.ca - Flickr When “Mom” sounds like “Mahm,” you might have grown up in Buffalo!
- You have a heart for small business.
Shopping in Buffalo - Facebook Buffalonians know it’s the local community that helps to boost cities forward. When given the choice, we’ll always choose shopping small!
Buffalonians, what do you think? What are the undeniable signs that you grew up here! Let us know in the comments!
Mike Mozart - Flickr
Never soda. No matter how many confused looks you might get when you travel outside of the Queen City, it will always be pop to you.
Michel G. - Flickr
Buffalonians get very defensive when you talk bad about our city. When you’re talking to a native Buffalonian about our teams, our businesses, or even our weather, it better be positive. And don’t even think about comparing us to New York City!
“The” 90, “The” 400, “The” Scajaquada - the list goes on! You definitely grew up in Buffalo if the words “Interstate” and “Route” aren’t in your vocabulary.
Crystal Beach Loganberry - Facebook
Nothing takes you back to a Buffalo childhood quite like a sip of ice cold Crystal Beach Loganberry!
Bison Dip - Facebook
Because chips without Bison dip are just sad, over-cooked potatoes.
Buffalo Bills - Facebook
Years of near-wins and utter disappointments have conditioned us to be cautiously optimistic about everything in our lives.
Curtis Anderson - Flickr
Buffalonians are as tough as they come. We learn to deal with lake effect snow, freezing cold temperatures, and even hot and humid summers without blinking an eye!
tracer.ca - Flickr
When “Mom” sounds like “Mahm,” you might have grown up in Buffalo!
Shopping in Buffalo - Facebook
Buffalonians know it’s the local community that helps to boost cities forward. When given the choice, we’ll always choose shopping small!
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