Missouri: The Show Me State (as in Show Me all the other peeps from Missouri)

I've only ever lived in Missouri, and I'm not quite sure what to post here that identifies the state.

In the Civil War there was a big controversy over whether Missouri would be a free state or a slave state ending in the Missouri Compromise. My American History professor was sure to make sure we all knew that as certified Missourians.

We're known for not believing in anything until we are shown proof (thus we are the Show Me State).

People like to complain that Missouri has a mind of it's own when it comes to weather. It can be bright and sunny one day and then snowing the next, but I'm actually not quite sure that's just Missouri. I've heard other state locals complain about the same as if it were specific to their state.

We're just smack dab in the middle of the country. Not really North, not really South, definitely not coastal. But if you want to see a cheesy, overly-hyped, live show come on down to Branson. Missouri has an entire city dedicated to just that, and that's where I go to school.

What do you think of when you think of Missouri?