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Real St. Louisans

What it takes to be a real St. Louisan.

• When asked about the weather, repeat, "It's not the heat, It's the humidity."

• Always use the "fark" on the left when eating toasted ravioli and extol the virtues of Highway "farty four" over "farty."

• When speaking to two or more people, address them by the plural "yous," as in "what would yous like to eat?"

• End each meal with gooey butter cake except for breakfast, where it is the main course.

• Do not ever expect construction on Highway 30 to be complete.

• If more then one inch of snow falls, panic and call for school closings.

• Ask anyone who looks vaguely familiar where they went to high school.

• Greet every new person you meet with the phrase, "How 'bout those Blues?" (Cards, or Rams as dictated by season).

• Never, ever, refer to your hometown as "St. Louie!"

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