9 Struggles Everyone In Missouri Can Relate To
Living in Missouri is pretty awesome, but I’d be lying if I said everything here is sunshine and butterflies. Here are some of the struggles that most, if not all, Missourians run into at some point in time.
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First off, there are two Kansas Citys. Second off, the better one is located in Missouri, not Kansas.
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It's the Midwest, what did you expect?
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I wouldn't say it's the worst problem to have, but it's definitely tough to choose just one out all of the amazing BBQ spots we have here.
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Our summers are sticky, itchy and scorching for the most part. Luckily, we have some pretty amazing rivers, lakes and swimming holes to cool off in.
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Most of us have been in a car when the tornado alerts have gone off. And most of us have continued to drive instead of seeking immediate shelter. I guess you could say that we like to live on the edge.
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There are two types of people in Missouri: Cardinal fans and Royals fans. Which one are you? (Disclaimer: Depending on your answer, you may be uninvited to your co-worker's happy hour.)
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There's nothing better than a sunset in rural Missouri. However, the flat plains and cornfields get pretty old when driving down the same highway from Kansas City to St. Louis.
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Not going to lie, it's pretty difficult to throw shade on KU when Mizzou's basketball team is riding a 7-game losing streak. Furthermore, we don't even have a pro basketball team to cheer for. The struggle is real, let me tell you.
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If I had a nickel for every time I got stuck in traffic due to construction, I'd have a bag full of nickels and no more original excuses for running late to work. Missouri highways are notorious for closing off lanes due to construction.
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