Whether you were born in the Queen City or moved here and became one of us, there are just some things that every Cincinnatian knows: Cincinnati-style chili is a delicacy, our traffic sucks and our pride runs deep for our sports teams — no matter how many times we’ve been burned.

While we may not all agree on the best goetta or whether Opening Day is an official holiday, there are a few things everybody knows (or should know) to be part of life in the ‘Nati. We were recently inspired by local Reddit users to finally write them all down.

Everyone feels strongly that their favorite Cincinnati chili restaurant is the best. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Who dey think gonna beat dem Bengals? Nooooobody! Photo: Craig Weiglen
Your boss knows you need Opening Day off. Photo: Ron Valle
All Cincinnatians have a crush on Joe Burrow. Photo: Facebook.com/CincyShirts
Despite the fact it’s technically in CUF, we all know the University of Cincinnati is in Clifton. Photo: Provided by the University of Cincinnati
Northern Kentucky is Cincinnati.
You know Blake Maislin’s phone number by heart. 444-4444 Photo: Google Maps screengrab Photo: Google Maps
It’s Cincy, not Cinci! Photo: Francisco Huerta
Everyone has a favorite and least-favorite Kroger location. Photo: Jake Zuckerman
Someone in your family “grew up with George Clooney.” Or dated him in high school. Photo: Nicolas Genin/CC BY-SA 2.0 Photo: Nicolas Genin/CC BY-SA 2.0
The Beast at Kings Island will give you a concussion, but it’s worth it. Photo: Paige Deglow
Saying you’re from Cincinnati means you live within 30 miles of Cincinnati. Photo: Google Maps
If it snows, it will probably be 65º and sunny later in the week. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
You have at least one friend who claims to have been in the abandoned subway tunnels. It’s the ghost of what could have been. Photo: Nick Swartsell Photo: Nick Swartsell
Beer is the city’s official beverage. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
“Blue” ice cream at Kings Island will always be Smurf ice cream. Also “blue” is the technical flavor name. Photo: Facebook.com/VisitKingsIsland
Fuck you, don’t talk shit about Norwood! Photo: Youtube.com/FawkwardComedy
The concept of seasonal allergies isn’t “seasonal” to you; it’s just year-round allergies. It’s fine. We’re fine. Photo: Brittany Colette/Unsplash Photo: Brittany Colette, Unsplash
Fiona is our queen. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
The Crosstown Shootout is the biggest day of the year. Photo: Facebook.com/GoBearcatsMBB
There’s a divide between the East Side and the West Side, and everyone has their own idea of where it is. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Every Cincinnatian is born with the knowledge of how to do the chicken dance. Photo: Provided by Oktoberfest
I-75 will always be under construction. Photo: Stanley Nguma/Pexels
You’ll put Frisch’s tartar sauce on anything. Burgers, fish sandwiches, fries, onion rings… the limit does not exist. Photo: frischs.com Photo: frischs.com
Goetta is a breakfast essential. Photo: Facebook.com/GliersGoetta
You know which church fish fry is the best. Photo: Facebook.com/MQHFishFry
You utter the words “Ope, didn’t see ya there. Let me squeeze right past ya,” on a daily basis. It’s the Midwest curse. Photo: Hailey Bollinger Photo: Hailey Bollinger
If you don’t personally identify as a Parrothead, someone in your immediate family probably does. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
You have a big opinion about the Cincinnati Bell Connector. It’s a hot topic. Still. Photo: Scott Dittgen Photo: Scott Dittgen
You and your friends compare chocolate chunk sizes at Graeter’s. Is there anything better than Black Raspberry Chip ice cream? The answer is no. Photo: Jesse Fox Photo: Jesse Fox
You’re familiar with the age-old question, “What high school did you go to?” It doesn’t matter if you’re fresh out of college or 55, the question still stands. Photo: Facebook.com/STXHS Photo: Facebook.com/STXHS
If you want a prime spot for the WEBN/Riverfest fireworks, you have to lay your blanket down the day before. Photo: CityBeat Archive
It’s OK to wear a bib at Montgomery Inn. Photo: Facebook.com/MontgomeryInn