12 Signs You're A Born And Raised Ohioan
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12 Signs You're A Born And Raised Ohioan

Your favorite ice cream place is Handel's.

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12 Signs You're A Born And Raised Ohioan
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Ohio is the heart of the Midwest and the United States--whether or not anyone who lives outside of the state knows it. We Ohioans realize that we have our unusual habits, and frankly, we're proud of them.

Here are 12 signs you are from Ohio:

1. The weather doesn't surprise you anymore.

Sunday: 85 degrees and sunny. Monday: 70 degrees and a thunderstorm. Tuesday: 65 degrees and rain. Wednesday: 50 degrees and cloudy. Thursday: 20 degrees and snow. Friday: Sharknado. Saturday: 75 degrees and partly cloudy.

2. You continuously have to find new routes to school and work because of construction.

Just when you get used to taking a new road, that one gets closed! It's a never ending cycle.

3. You had a cookie table at your graduation party or wedding reception.

And there were lots of Buckeyes.

4. It's acceptable to eat deer meat.

What did you think Buckeyes were named after?

5. You took school field trips to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

That's right, America. Ohio gave you rock 'n' roll and football. You're welcome.

6. You know what a devil's strip is.

No, it's not evil.

7. You become a hardcore sports fan when a team from your state makes it to a national championship.

Shout out to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Indians, and Ohio State Buckeyes! Don't worry, Cleveland Browns, we're going to keep cheering for you anyway.

8. Your favorite amusement park is Cedar Point or Kings Island.

Homes of the Top Thrill Dragster and The Beast.

9. Your favorite ice cream place is Handel's.

Despite what some people may say, grape ice cream is delicious.

10. You get excited when bands who originated in Ohio write songs about living there.

"Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, "Fairly Local" by Twenty One Pilots, and "Mrs. Hippopotamuses'" by Relient K.

11. You're used to people at the grocery store speaking a language other than English.

German, Italian, Greek, Arabic, etc. You even know a few phrases in these languages!

12. You've tried to move out of Ohio but eventually came back.

Your family is there, so you will always return.

Though Ohio has its quirks, it will always be home because of its dedication to family, food, and football.

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