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10 Signs That You Might Have Grown up In Wisconsin

Proud to be a Wisconsite

Kelsey Jacobson

Jun 18, 2018

University of Wisconsin Branch Schools

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I was born and raised in Wisconsin. There is good and bad, but there is a lot more good. I'm grateful to have been raised in America's dairyland. Here are ten signs that you might have grown up in Wisconsin.

1. You call a drinking fountain, a bubbler

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Very few people in America call it a bubbler. I am one of them. Sometimes, I call it a drinking fountain, but that's very rare. I never called them a water fountain because a water fountain is a fancy centerpiece that you see in a park or something similar.

2. You say the word ope a lot

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I never realized how much I said ope until someone pointed it out. That's when I realized that I do say the word a lot. Ope.

3. Tailgating is a part of life

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There is so much tailgating that happens in Wisconsin, and it's a lot of fun. It's a great way to have fun, socialize, and to get pumped up.

4. Hunting is also a part of life

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if you are a huge hunter, your closet will be filled with blaze orange and camouflage. I'm not a hunter, but I know a lot of people that are. The first day of hunting season should just be a holiday in Wisconsin.

5. And drinking.

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Please drink responsibly.

6. You are a big sports fan

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Along with blaze orange and camouflage, you might have a lot of green, gold, red, and navy blue. Here in Wisconsin, we are huge sports fans. Where we proudly wear our cheese heads high and jump around. Packers, Badgers, Brewers, Bucks, and local teams. We go all out.

7. You can handle different kinds of weather

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From 100 degree weather and humid to below freezing, we got it all. Wisconsin does have all four seasons, but it's very hard to explain how the weather works here. We can handle it, but doesn't mean we always like it. We can drive in the snow and rain. And you won't see too many people in coats unless it's under 40 to 50 degrees.

8. You know that Friday nights are for a fish fry

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Fish-fry is very popular in Wisconsin. Cheese curds, cheese, venison, brats, and burgers are also very popular foods here. We love Barbeques and grilling out.

9. Your car has a survival kit in it

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Wisconsin weather can be unpredictable and you never know what is going to happen but while you are on the road. It's always safe to be prepared.

10. You know how to dance along to the polka and jump around

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Polka is played at weddings, get-togethers, Etc. Jump Around is played at Badgers games to get everyone pumped up. It's tradition.

Bonus Point: you had to find a Halloween costume that fits over a jacket and jeans

Because by the time Halloween rolls around in Wisconsin, it can get pretty chilly. So, you want to find a costume that is warm enough, or big enough to fit over another layer of clothing.

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10 Signs That You Might Have Grown up In Wisconsin

Proud to be a Wisconsite

1. You call a drinking fountain, a bubbler

2. You say the word ope a lot

3. Tailgating is a part of life

4. Hunting is also a part of life

5. And drinking.

6. You are a big sports fan

7. You can handle different kinds of weather

8. You know that Friday nights are for a fish fry

9. Your car has a survival kit in it

10. You know how to dance along to the polka and jump around

Bonus Point: you had to find a Halloween costume that fits over a jacket and jeans

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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

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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

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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

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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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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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