15 Reasons You Know You’re a Pittsburgher When…

Photo by Emmanuel Fine Art Photography

Here are 15 reasons you know you’re a Pittsburgher. Don’t forget to share this with friends and family coming to visit from outta tahn!



1. You have a ketchup preference.

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Heinz all the way.



2. You know pierogies aren’t just for eating.

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They’re also for racing too!



3. You feel physically ill or elated depending on how the Pens or Steelers play.

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It’s a roller coaster ride every season.



4. Fries aren’t just a side order.

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They’re also a topping on salads and in Primanti sandwiches.



5. The phrase “giant rubber ducky” means something to you.

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You’ll never forget those iconic few weeks.



6. Firehalls are for weddings.

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You’ve been to at least a half dozen.



7. You insist on ordering a pop.

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No matter where you go across the country, it will always be pop.



8. You learned to drive on some of the steepest hills in the country.

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Nothing you encounter can be as bad as the streets you learned to drive on.



9. You automatically silence anyone from another city who complains about construction.

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You think no other city could be as bad.



10. Cookies belong at weddings.

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With to-go bags of course!



11. Directions are given by landmarks not streets.

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It’s just easier to say turn at the Sheetz rather than Elm Street.



12. You’ve worn a sports jersey to church.

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Often, it’s viewed as your Sunday best.



13. You’ll watch any movie or TV show if it’s set in Pittsburgh.

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Even if it’s a terrible one, it’s fun to see if you can spot familiar landmarks.



14. You slow down before entering a tunnel.

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What can you say? It’s a Pittsburgh thing.



15. Your prom, wedding and graduation photos were all taken on Mount Washington.

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Photo by Emmanuel Fine Art Photography

You can’t beat the iconic backdrop.



3 thoughts on “15 Reasons You Know You’re a Pittsburgher When…”

  1. Victorene K. Reese

    We have 3 grand daughters at Duquesne. One is in her Jr. Year & twins in the first year. They all love Pittsburgh. We have been down & my husband had surgery at Mercy Hospital. We loved the city. Great. Experience we have had there. Always excited to return to a great city. Thank You!

  2. YES! # 10, 11, 13, 14 – now I understand why I slow down when entering a tunnel, always asked why?!!!! It’s a hometown habit!l left home in ’63, still homesick!

  3. Moved there in ’74; left in ’90. Love the evolution it’s gone through, while still maintaining traditions. Enjoy every visit back!

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