11 Things Minnesotans Are Sick Of Hearing
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11 Things Minnesotans Are Sick Of Hearing

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11 Things Minnesotans Are Sick Of Hearing
Johnny Slocum

Here’s the thing, each state has their little antics and sayings, right? But for some reason, when it comes to Minnesota, everything seems out of place and not correct. Minnesotans get the wrath of saying things improperly. We get the wrath of doing things differently and completely out of the norm.

Currently, I’m a Minnesotan that lives in Missouri. For some odd reason, whenever I tell someone that I am from Minnesota, I get the stereotypical questions and statements fired back at me. And let me tell you, they can get pretty annoying.

So here are the 11 statements and questions Minnesotans are tired of hearing.

1. “Minnesooooota”

I’m glad you know where I’m from, and thank you for emphasizing my accent in the process.

2. “You’re from Minnesota, you should be used to the cold.”

Yes, in Minnesota it can be minus 10 degrees with a wind chill of minus 20, but that does not mean that I thrive in temperatures that are 40 degrees or colder.


3. “Does it ever get warm in Minnesota?”

Surprise, surprise! There are actually four seasons in Minnesota. One of those seasons is summer, and in the summer it can actually get into the 90s with humidity!


4. “I bet Starbucks is way better than Caribou Coffee.”

Please retract that statement and never say it to a Minnesotan ever again.


5. “What does ‘uff da’ mean?”

Wait … you don’t know what "uff da" means?


6. “The mosquitos can’t be that bad in Minnesota.”

Come to Minnesota in the summer, walk outside at around 9 p.m., and let me know how you feel about that statement.


7. “Is the Minnesota State Fair as great as everyone says it is?”

Every food item placed on a stick, all-you-can-drink milk, and endless hours of people-watching. Yes, it’s fantastic!


8. “What’s a tator-tot hot dish?"

A heavenly meal made from the hands of God.


9. “It’s ‘soda,’ not ‘pop.’”

No, it’s “pop,” not “soda.”


10.“You say ‘bag’ weird.”

Thank you for pointing out a word that I can’t say properly.


11.“Why do you say ‘grey duck’ instead of ‘goose’?”

Why do you say “goose” instead of “grey duck”?
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