Minnesota: the land that has more lakes than people and is known for its obscene weather. People think we have funny accents and eat weird things. However, it is these things that make us unique to the nation that we love so much. Here are 19 signs that you are from Minnesota:
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1. Being "nice"
This is possibly the most important belief that we live by. The entire state is known for it even if others find it irritating.
2. We drink pop
It's not soda and it is not Coke. Soda is for baking and Coke is a brand.
3. Playing "Duck, Duck, Gray Duck"
What exactly is that nonsense about a goose?
4. Going to the lake
This is Minnesotan rite of passage. I mean there are 10,000 to choose from, so we get to take our pick. In fact, we have so much pride in them, there is even a town named "Minnesota Lake."
5. Eating Hotdish
Tater-tot hotdish is an obvious choice. If you even think about calling it a casserole, you will be shunned before you can say oooh darn.
6. Referring to the state as "Minne-snow-ta" at least once in your life
But don't overdue it. We get it. It snows a lot. However, thanks to this we get to enjoy snowmobiling, ice shoeing, skiing, snowboarding, ice fishing, and shoveling sidewalks as pastimes in the winter months.
7. Hating on Wisconsin because we are better
This can be a touchy subject so have caution when talking about it. Those Wisconsinites have a tendency to come over to our land. But can you blame them?
8. Eating Ketchup on the daily
Ketchup is a highly important food group and yes, it makes for a perfect dipping sauce with steak.
9. Saying "oh fer cute"
This phrase is very useful in everyday life. Other important ones include "Ya betcha," "Uff da" and "That's interesting."
10. Hailing Prince and Bob Dylan
It's rare when someone makes it big from here, so we have to show as much support as possible for these two.
11. Shopping at Target
Almost nothing gets between a Minnesotan and its local Target. Heck, Minnesotans go there even when they don't need anything. Having a bad day? Go to Target. All of your problems will disappear.
12. Knowing what curling is
No, we are not talking about hair curling. It is a winter sport that consists of pushing a rock down an alley of ice, and yes it is in the Olympics so don't question it.
13. Pronouncing words right, like bag (baaaayyyyyg)
We respect our vowels, okay?
14. Wearing shorts if it is above 32 degrees
You could say fashion is our forte.
15. Being loyal to Kwik Trip
We will literally drive out of the way to find this gas station-and its donuts.
16. Supporting our sports teams even when the rest of the world has given up on them
SKOL
17. Knowing very well that Taylor Swift's impression of the soccer mom is actually true
I swear this was based on my mom's cousin's friend's aunt.
18. Taking at least an hour to say goodbye
Have somewhere to be at four? Better start telling your grandma goodbye at two.
19. And what Minnesota life would be complete without those magical summer nights
The grass is a lush green, the sun is setting in the horizon, the smell of grilled food fills the air, and life as a Minnesotan has never been better.
