There are some things that are only experienced while growing up in the Old Line State. Take a look at the following signs and see how many are true for you!

  1. You sprinkle Old Bay on your Old Bay.

Flickr / Steve Snodgrass And then you add more Old Bay, for good measure.

  1. This iconic beer has touched your lips at least once.

Flickr / Isaac Wedin Just about every Marylander has tried Natty Boh to see what all the hubbub is about. Whether or not you decided to have it a second time is a different story.

  1. You always say yes to a crab feast.

Flickr / e2brooksmarlin When invited to a crab feast, the answer is always “heck yes!”

  1. You’ve walked up and down this boardwalk countless times, and it never gets old.

Flickr / Bernt Rostad This is what summer vacations are made of.

  1. You automatically assume anyone wearing purple is a Ravens fan.

Flickr / torbakhopper If you’re not a fan, it’s best to pack the purple away until the season is over.

  1. You’re a master of traffic circles.

Flickr / Richard Drdul Traffic circles can confuse out-of-staters, but Marylanders know to keep it moving for flawless traffic circle execution.

  1. Sweet dreams are made of these.

Flickr / jimbethmag There’s no cookie quite as decadent as a local Berger cookie. You can never eat just one… so beware.

  1. You’ve got one of these bad boys stuck to your car window.

Flickr / Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos Maryland pride doesn’t hide.

  1. The National Anthem reminds you of home.

Flickr / Keith Allison Whether you yell “O!” during this iconic tune, or simply appreciate that the National Anthem was born in Maryland… it’ll always warm your heart to hear.

  1. You’re very particular about crab cakes, and you don’t care who knows it.

Flickr / Krista If it’s not made just right, it feels like a waste of crab.

  1. You’ve consumed square pizza.

Flickr / Denise Miller It’s good to be different, and Ledo’s stands out in the best way possible.

For another relatable list, check out these 15 legitimate signs you grew up in Maryland.

Flickr / Steve Snodgrass

And then you add more Old Bay, for good measure.

Flickr / Isaac Wedin

Just about every Marylander has tried Natty Boh to see what all the hubbub is about. Whether or not you decided to have it a second time is a different story.

Flickr / e2brooksmarlin

When invited to a crab feast, the answer is always “heck yes!”

Flickr / Bernt Rostad

This is what summer vacations are made of.

Flickr / torbakhopper

If you’re not a fan, it’s best to pack the purple away until the season is over.

Flickr / Richard Drdul

Traffic circles can confuse out-of-staters, but Marylanders know to keep it moving for flawless traffic circle execution.

Flickr / jimbethmag

There’s no cookie quite as decadent as a local Berger cookie. You can never eat just one… so beware.

Flickr / Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos

Maryland pride doesn’t hide.

Flickr / Keith Allison

Whether you yell “O!” during this iconic tune, or simply appreciate that the National Anthem was born in Maryland… it’ll always warm your heart to hear.

Flickr / Krista

If it’s not made just right, it feels like a waste of crab.

Flickr / Denise Miller

It’s good to be different, and Ledo’s stands out in the best way possible.

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