1. You may not be German, but for this weekend you definitely are.

You may even have a real pair of lederhosen or a dirndl that you bring out for one weekend a year.

2. Speaking of which, you've seen more lederhosen and dirndls in Wisconsin than you probably ever would in Germany.

...and of every style.

3. You know parades aren't just for kids.

4. You ate way too much deep fried food.

Deep fried cookie dough with a side of bacon, mac and cheese, and cheese sauce covered fries? Yes please!

5. It's the only time you've ever had a very detailed, 4-day drinking plan.

6. If you're from La Crosse, you ran into at least half of your high school class throughout the entire weekend.

And some teachers too of course.

7. Your knowledge of German drinking songs has increased.

Prost!

8. As well as your polka dancing skills.

9. You've contributed to the flood of people on Third Street.

10. You ate at least two brats a day.

11. You remember the years when Oktoberfest used to be a week long.

How did people handle all of the craziness for a week straight? We miss it.

12. Who needs a can koozie when you have a drinking glove?

13. It may wear you out, but you're already excited for next year.