Pittsburghers all know being from the city is a huge part they carry with them throughout their lives, regardless of whether they live in the city for life or they move across the country. Pittsburgh is unique and wonderful and has taught us all many life lessons. These are just a few of some of the many ways growing up in Pittsburgh has shaped us all.



1. You learned how to be patient from Parkway traffic jams.

Growing Up in Pittsburgh




2. You learned how to be good to your neighbor by letting an elderly person cut in front of you in the Giant Eagle line. 

Growing Up in Pittsburgh




3. Your fear of heights was eradicated when your dad made you ride the Thunderbolt as a kid.

Growing Up in Pittsburgh




4. You didn’t visit a therapist growing up—you dealt with all your anger issues during Steeler games.

Growing Up in Pittsburgh

5. Speaking of sports, you learned what loyalty meant when you heard names like Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris and Mario Lemieux.

Growing Up in Pittsburgh




6. You have trouble understanding why names like North Versailles and DuBois are pronounced differently outside of Pittsburgh.

Growing Up in Pittsburgh




7. You learned what it means to be a great friend from Mikey and Big Bob on 96.1 KISS-FM.

Growing Up in Pittsburgh




8. You know how personally frustrating it feels when someone asks you if Pittsburgh is close to Philadelphia. 

Growing Up in Pittsburgh




9. You know what it means to be from hearty Pittsburgh stock when you move to another city and schools close for two inches of snow.

Growing Up in Pittsburgh




10. You learned about true kindness from Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.

Growing Up in Pittsburgh




11. When you grow up and learn the average cost of a wedding is around $30,000, you can’t help but wonder if people have ever heard of a fire hall wedding.

Growing Up in Pittsburgh



12. When you order chipped ham at a deli in another city that you’ve moved to, people in line stare at you, for chipped ham is a mystery to anyone who isn’t from Pittsburgh.

Growing Up in Pittsburgh




13. You laugh when friends from other cities jaws drop when you tell them you spent weekends at the Strip District growing up—you always have to say “No, not that kind of strip!”

Growing Up in Pittsburgh




14.Your love affair with ketchup has been going on since you were old enough to eat solid food. You put Heinz, and only Heinz, ketchup on everything from eggs to fries to burgers and everything in between. 

Growing Up in Pittsburgh




15. Growing up you were rewarded with things like a Smiley Cookie or can of Faygo pop.

Growing Up in Pittsburgh




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