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6 SIGNS YOU GREW UP POOR!

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Summary: 6 Signs You Grew Up Poor

The video lists common “signs” and experiences the speaker says are typical of growing up with financial hardship. It’s framed as personal and may vary by household (the creator had three siblings).

1) Eating the same cheap meals (especially noodles)

  • If you ate noodles frequently (about 3–5 days a week), it’s presented as a strong sign you grew up poor.
  • Noodles are described as high-sodium and “quick/cheap,” sometimes costing only a few cents per piece.
  • Hunger and scarcity show up as kids asking what they’re eating and parents rationing or re-serving food.

2) Waiting for household basics (like a bathroom)

  • If your entire family shared one bathroom, it’s said you grew up poor.
  • The creator emphasizes:
    • Limited hot water
    • Having to rush or take a shower when it’s finally your turn
    • A constant “someone else is already using it” situation

3) Utilities/service interruptions (Wi‑Fi/phone)

  • If Wi‑Fi or phone service kept going out because bills weren’t paid on time, that’s framed as a sign of growing up poor.
  • The workaround mentioned:
    • Using a neighbor’s Wi‑Fi temporarily
    • Going outside and “ho” (likely referring to seeking service outside or elsewhere)

4) Stretching cleaning supplies

  • If soap or detergent ran out and the family replaced it with water or used it repeatedly for multiple cleanings:
    • Dish soap and laundry detergent are reused beyond what you’d expect
    • Cleaning becomes mostly “water,” not product

5) Wearing older clothes / limited new clothes

  • If you were a younger sibling and mostly got clothes your older siblings no longer wanted, the video treats that as a sign you grew up poor.
  • New clothes were described as rare—especially limited to the first day of school (and possibly uniforms).

6) Crowded sleeping arrangements

  • If multiple siblings shared one room and slept on the floor or air mattress, it’s presented as another sign.
  • Key recurring themes:
    • Sharing space meant strict sleeping/cover rules
    • Being woken up or managed constantly to keep everyone functioning
  • Missing the bus and dealing with daily stress is referenced as part of the routine.

Notable locations/products/speakers (mentioned at the end)

  • Instagram (follow the creator)
  • Second channel: “oog reacts”
  • Upcoming project: “Episode 10 of how to surviv of the hood”
  • Neighbor: “Mr. Rodney” (for Wi‑Fi)

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