Detroit is a state of mind. It’s in the way we walk, talk, and interact with each other. We’re tough; we can take a few punches and we know how to throw a few punches too. We don’t let anyone from outside shit-talk Detroit, but we’re more than a little guilty of self-deprecation.

To poke a little fun at ourselves, here are 20 weird signs that mean you’re definitely from Detroit.

You’re on a first name basis with Joumana Joumana and I go way back. Photo courtesy of @topherlaine
You get angry when out-of-towners talk about their car insurance rates “What do you mean you only pay $150 a month for full coverage?!” Photo via Shutterstock
At one point in your life, you’ve adhered to the fashion style ‘thrift store chic’ Just because you’re strapped for cash doesn’t mean you can’t be fashionable. Photo courtesy of @thevelvettower
You’re loyal to American-made cars Guaranteed you have at least one family member that worked in the auto industry. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
Your out-of-town friends are shocked you have a club on your steering wheel It’s a Detroit thing. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
You unconsciously say “Whaddup doe” to people not from Detroit Oh, I mean. Hey. Photo courtesy of @coombercaptivates
You put a possessive ‘s’ on things You need anything from Meijers? Photo courtesy of @jobssearchcareers
You’re a masochist – as seen by your continued support of shitty Detroit sports teams Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Redwings… it’s doesn’t matter. It’s all heartbreak. Photo courtesy of @bigpapaclutch
You own at least three different antagonistic Detroit t-shirts In case people think you’re playin’. Photo courtesy of @detroitvseverybodyllcerybodyllc
You wear a flat-brimmed Olde English D hat even though they stopped being cool in like 2012 Yeah, we said it. Photo courtesy of @cleohatchjr
You’re triggered that we just said they were no longer cool ¯\_(?)_/¯ Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
You realize there are approximately eight different meanings to the phrase, “You good?” Inflection is everything. Photo courtesy of @thisdetroitlife
You know that coney dogs give you the runs, but you eat them anyway I will regret this. Photo courtesy of @mingchen37
You can write “Swipe right if you like techno” on your Bumble profile and actually get a positive response Real recognize real. Photo courtesy of @elektropal
You understand the cultural differences that separate Detroiters from the Eastside and Westside Danny Brown gets it. Photo courtesy of @xdannyxbrownx
You’re tough Despite the ups and downs, you’ve got the grit to just keep going. Photo via Shutterstock

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