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20 Signs That You Are From Western Pennsylvania

Yinz Pennsylvanians know that there are several things that are true only for those of us in Western PA.

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20 Signs That You Are From Western Pennsylvania
Michaels Hue Maker

Western Pennsylvania is an area unlike any other: a little country, a little suburban, and a lot of love. If you are one of the people who can call this area home, chances are that you can relate to and have experienced most of, if not all, the items on this list.

1. "Perkins Family Restaurant" is your go-to for breakfast with the family, or a late night snack with friends.

2. Heinz ketchup is essential at every meal.

3. You have survived bitter cold winters with a foot of snow at least once a year.

4. You also are pretty familiar with days where it is over 85 degrees out.

5. You know that even though it defies all science and all odds, those weather conditions can and will happen in the same week.

6. Friday night football games are the highlight of the week September-November.

7. And of course, Sunday afternoons and Monday nights are dedicated to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

8. Seeing someone riding a tractor down the middle of the road really does not faze you anymore.

9. Neither does seeing someone ride their tractor to school, work, etc.

10. You know the struggle of being caught behind an Amish buggy going down the road.

11. Potholes. Everywhere.

12. It isn't called "soda," it is called "pop."

13. You know what "yinz better worshin' your hands in the crick means." You may or may not use those words yourself.

14. You listen to, and enjoy, country music. It's catchy and relatable, what isn't there to like?!

15. You have been to a "Primantii Brothers" restaurant at least once in your life (isn't it great?!).

16. You have cows for neighbors.

17. Family and friends are very important to you.

18. You know everything about everyone in your town.

19. And even though there aren't a lot of people in your town/village, you love how tightly knit your community is.

20. No matter where you go,you know that good ol' Western Pennsylvania will always be your home.

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