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25 Truths About Minnesota From An Outsider

Minnesota might be weird, but it's a good weird.

Devon Bowker

Dec 12, 2016

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25 Truths About Minnesota From An Outsider

Don't get me wrong, I love Minnesota. I've lived in a few different states but at this point, I've lived in the great state of Minnesota for over half of my life. While I consider myself a Minnesotan, I'm not a native to this state which has given me a unique perspective on the many quirks and oddities of the Land of 10,000 lakes. Here are 25 things that outsiders can almost immediately notice that'll make them say "uff da".

1. The 'Minnesota Goodbye' has got to be one of the most torturous experiences ever. Hey Donald Trump! You want to bring torture back? Put people in a room with Minnesotans and don't even bother guarding the door. They'll be stuck in small-talk mode until their heads explode.

2. What is the deal with this non-sense?

3. Electing a dog and a kid are bad enough, but Jesse Ventura? Why?

4. The saying is "Minnesota Nice" but "Minnesota Passive-Aggressive" is probably more accurate. (BONUS GIF)

5. "Uff Da" is a thing that exist and I don't know why.

6. People say "I'm going to the cabin for the weekend" when what they really mean is "I'm going to a SECOND FREAKING HOUSE".

7. Unpopular opinion: The state fair is super fun and really impressive, but the need to put everything on a stick or carve faces into butter is just...odd. Plus, lot's of state fairs put food on a stick! Why does Minnesota act like it has a copyright on putting food on a stick!

8. "We don't sound like that!", said the girl with the thickest Minnesotan accent you've ever heard.

9. People go to Target just to walk around.

10. What lake you go to is an indicator of social status.

11. Speaking of Prince, if a celebrity is from MN, no Minnesotan will let you forget it.

12. There are way too many Super America's.

13. Minnesotans may hate the Packers, but they hate Iowa more.

14. Walking into the Mall of America for the first time is like

15. The Boundary Water Canoe Area is a god damn national treasure.

16. and so is the rest of the north shore

17. Minnesotans are either in constant denial of the weather

18. or extremely well acclimated

19. Minnesotans can use anything to get snow and ice off their car. Got a credit card? No problem!

20. Small talk consists of one or more of the following: "Gosh, this weather!", "How bout them Twins/Gophers/Vikings/Wild/Timberwolves/etc.". So if you don't watch sports and the weather has been mild, you are out of luck.

21. Hockey Hair "flow" is something that people are actually proud of.

22. 3 words: Tator Tot Hotdish

23. Wayzata, New Prague, Mille Lacs, the list goes on. You can almost bet that you are going to mispronounce multiple Minnesota city names

24. Despite being obviously located in the north, that doesn't stop farm-town or central Minnesotans from flying the confederate flag. First off, it's disgusting. Second, the south lost. Third, it makes no sense.

25. Despite all of Minnesota's quirks...

Stay cool Minnesota! Get it? Cool? Because of the winters and stuff?

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Minnesota might be weird, but it's a good weird.

1. The 'Minnesota Goodbye' has got to be one of the most torturous experiences ever. Hey Donald Trump! You want to bring torture back? Put people in a room with Minnesotans and don't even bother guarding the door. They'll be stuck in small-talk mode until their heads explode.

2. What is the deal with this non-sense?

3. Electing a dog and a kid are bad enough, but Jesse Ventura? Why?

4. The saying is "Minnesota Nice" but "Minnesota Passive-Aggressive" is probably more accurate. (BONUS GIF)

5. "Uff Da" is a thing that exist and I don't know why.

6. People say "I'm going to the cabin for the weekend" when what they really mean is "I'm going to a SECOND FREAKING HOUSE".

7. Unpopular opinion: The state fair is super fun and really impressive, but the need to put everything on a stick or carve faces into butter is just...odd. Plus, lot's of state fairs put food on a stick! Why does Minnesota act like it has a copyright on putting food on a stick!

8. "We don't sound like that!", said the girl with the thickest Minnesotan accent you've ever heard.

9. People go to Target just to walk around.

10. What lake you go to is an indicator of social status.

11. Speaking of Prince, if a celebrity is from MN, no Minnesotan will let you forget it.

12. There are way too many Super America's.

13. Minnesotans may hate the Packers, but they hate Iowa more.

14. Walking into the Mall of America for the first time is like

17. Minnesotans are either in constant denial of the weather

18. or extremely well acclimated

19. Minnesotans can use anything to get snow and ice off their car. Got a credit card? No problem!

21. Hockey Hair "flow" is something that people are actually proud of.

22. 3 words: Tator Tot Hotdish

23. Wayzata, New Prague, Mille Lacs, the list goes on. You can almost bet that you are going to mispronounce multiple Minnesota city names

24. Despite being obviously located in the north, that doesn't stop farm-town or central Minnesotans from flying the confederate flag. First off, it's disgusting. Second, the south lost. Third, it makes no sense.

25. Despite all of Minnesota's quirks...

Stay cool Minnesota! Get it? Cool? Because of the winters and stuff?

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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