{"id":41840,"date":"2015-06-25T14:57:45","date_gmt":"2015-06-25T21:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=41840"},"modified":"2015-06-25T14:57:45","modified_gmt":"2015-06-25T21:57:45","slug":"st-louis-ask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/st-louis-ask\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Things People Always Ask When You\u2019re From St. Louis"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. “What The Heck Is Provel Cheese? And How Do I Get Some More?”<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Flyover Hangover<\/div>\n

A word that rarely leaves St. Louis<\/a>, Provel is a type of cheese that was invented in the area specifically for St. Louis pizza. It\u2019s a mixture of cheddar, Swiss, and provolone, giving it a low melting point and the perfect amount of gooeyness.<\/p>\n

2. “Is Everyone From St. Louis Really This Nice?”<\/h2>\n

\"Redheaded<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User e3000<\/div>\n

Despite St. Louis\u2019 size, it still has prevalent aspects of the small town Midwest atmosphere when it comes to the people that live there. It\u2019s actually been called the most generous city in the country by several reputable publications over the years.<\/p>\n

3. “Where\u2019s St. Louis Again?”<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User CarbonNYC [in SF!]<\/div>\n

Falling plague to the side effects of being located in the Midwest flyover region, a lot of people you meet might not even know what state St. Louis is in. If you\u2019re lucky and they know that, they\u2019ll probably still have no clue where in Missouri the city is actually located. The easiest description is that it\u2019s in the middle of the eastern border on the western bank of the Mississippi.<\/p>\n

4. “Do You Really Deep Fry Pasta?”<\/h2>\n

\"Fried<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User jeffreyw<\/div>\n

Rule #1 of food: Everything tastes better deep fried. Ravioli is no exception. A dish made popular in the streets of St. Louis, this deep fried variation of these puffy pasta pockets can now be found internationally.<\/p>\n

5. “How Do You Make Cake Out Of Butter?”<\/h2>\n

\"Butter<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User kimberlykv<\/div>\n

St. Louis is famous for a dish called gooey butter cake and yes, it\u2019s as delicious as it sounds. Technically it\u2019s mostly flour with a ton of sugar and butter in it, hence the name. For a tasty variety of this dish, throw a little pumpkin in the mix.<\/p>\n

6. “Are The Rams Actually Leaving?”<\/h2>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Keith Allison<\/div>\n

Recently there have been talks that the Rams will be leaving St. Louis for Los Angeles<\/a> and both parties seem to be seriously considering their options. Fortunately, St. Louis has been working on plans to build a new downtown stadium that will make the city attractive to another potential team if the worst happens for Rams fans sometime in the near future.<\/p>\n

7. “What\u2019s A Red Hot Riplet?”<\/h2>\n

\"Bags<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User pasa47<\/div>\n

The name might sound strange at first, but Red Hot Riplets are basically the official potato chip of St. Louis. A spicy chip that\u2019s covered in hot chili pepper with a touch of sweetness, its flavor is typically described as \u201cSt. Louis Style Hot Sauce\u201d and they\u2019re probably one of the more addictive things on the planet.<\/p>\n

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8. “You Guys Are Into Blues Music, Right?”<\/h2>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User flamesworddragon<\/div>\n

\u201cInto the blues\u201d is a huge understatement. The people love in St. Louis love this style of music so much that the local hockey team is even named after the genre. With the city playing a huge role in the early development of the blues movement, people in St. Louis will always hold a special place for these tunes in their heart.<\/p>\n

9. “What\u2019s The Big Deal With Pork Steak?”<\/h2>\n

\"Barbecue<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Herkie<\/div>\n

A rarity outside of St. Louis, pork steak is one dish the rest of the country is missing out on. The name is basically the most concise description possible, as it\u2019s pork in steak form that\u2019s usually barbecued and covered in that special St. Louis sauce.<\/p>\n

10. “Why Is There So Much Budweiser Stuff Everywhere?”<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Jo Jakeman<\/div>\n

If you\u2019re noticing all the Budweiser signs hanging over bars and the empty bottles left in the street, it\u2019s probably because America\u2019s top brewery calls this city home. While other states now have breweries for this company as well, St. Louis will always be the true home of America\u2019s favorite beer.<\/p>\n

11. “Can You Actually Go Up In The Arch?”<\/h2>\n

\"People<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User quinnums<\/div>\n

It might seem sketchy as you load into a cramped elevator that sends you straight up to the top during a very slow ride with strangers, but it is possible to go up there. It\u2019s definitely worth doing once, just to know what the experience is like and to catch some awesome city views.<\/p>\n

12. “Who\u2019s Saint Louis?”<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User ChrisYunker<\/div>\n

Even some residents of this city don\u2019t know how St. Louis got its name. It was founded in 1764 by Pierre Lacl\u00e8de, a French fur trader, who named the city St. Louis in honor of Louis IX of France.<\/p>\n

13. “Do You Still Listen To Nelly?”<\/h2>\n

\"Rap<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User reeb0k2008<\/div>\n

Yes! The St. Louis rapper will always have fans in this city. If someone was ever a fan of his music, they\u2019ll always have a hard time holding back their smile every time he comes out with a new song.<\/p>\n

14. “Is St. Louis Bread Co. Like Panera Bread?”<\/h2>\n

\"St<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User michaelfranks6<\/div>\n

St. Louis Bread Co. is Panera, hence the uncanny similarities between their branding. With this franchise\u2019s first location opening up in Kirkwoood<\/a>, Mo., they changed the name when it went national but the vibe stayed the same.<\/p>\n

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15. “Did You Always Cheer For The Cardinals?”<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Keith Allison<\/div>\n

Yes\u2026obviously. There are no fans around the country more dedicated to their team than those of the St. Louis Cardinals. If it\u2019s game day, expect the streets to be flooded with red.<\/p>\n

16. “What\u2019s A Billiken?”<\/h2>\n

\"St<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User *_*<\/div>\n

The Billiken was created by an American art teacher named Florence Pretz in Kansas City<\/a>, Mo. She claims to have seen the figure in a dream and it has since been adopted by Saint Louis University as the official mascot.<\/p>\n

17. “What Does ‘Warsh’ Mean?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User peapod labs<\/div>\n

Wash. It means wash. Just blame it on the accent and move on.<\/p>\n

18. “How Is Your Rent So Cheap?”<\/h2>\n

\"Rooms<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User amslerPIX<\/div>\n

Rent is much lower in St. Louis than you might expect, especially compared to other big cities around the country. It\u2019s even over 8 percent cheaper on average than the other huge city in this state, Kansas City.<\/p>\n

19. “Did You Ever Actually Learn How To Drive?”<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Herkie<\/div>\n

A city that\u2019s filled with notoriously bad drivers, St. Louis roads can seem like a death trap at times. Before you take the wheel here, make sure you\u2019re comfortable with putting your life at risk.<\/p>\n

20. “Is The St. Louis Science Center Really That Awesome?”<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User anjanettew<\/div>\n

Yep! With over 750 exhibits, including an awesome dinosaur display, there\u2019s a reason that this museum attracts over a million visitors a year. It\u2019s just one of those cool things in this city you\u2019ll have to check out for yourself.<\/p>\n

21. “Why Would You Ever Live In St. Louis?”<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Arch_Sam<\/div>\n

Like any big city, St. Louis has its fair share of problems and the locals tend to be pretty vocal about them. Don\u2019t mistake these feelings for a sense of disdain though, people from St. Louis will never stop loving the place they call home.
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