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35 Facts Of Life From Small-Town Indiana And Probably Nowhere Else

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Shyanne Reynolds

May 28, 2018

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35 Facts Of Life From Small-Town Indiana And Probably Nowhere Else

Shyanne Reynolds

Stereotypes aren't cool... but sometimes (no matter how hard we try to deny them) they're true. This is especially true regarding geographical regions. Sure, everything may be bigger in Texas, Floridians may love their sunshine, and New Yorkers are kinda rude, but these things are only true if you live in small-town Indiana.

1. You've been late because of a tractor

2. You know a lot about crops... even if you're not a farmer

3. Corn hole is a common pastime

4. Tornado sirens are just a call to grab a beer and head to the porch with your camera

5. It's basically a sin not to love basketball

6. The weather fluctuates between all four seasons in a single day

7. You're really good at wearing layers (because of #6)

8. 70 degrees is shorts weather

9. The fair is something you look forward to every year

10. It's actually considered a big deal to become fair queen

11. Road construction will never end

12. Potholes... potholes everywhere

13. You waste a lot of gas in the winter just waiting on your windshields to defrost

14. Anything can (and will) be deep fried

15. "Ope" is a common expression and a valid form of apology

16. Corn mazes crop up all over the state when October runs around (and you've definitely gotten lost and scared in them more times than you'd like to admit)

17. IU or Purdue... you pick one, never both

18. You can shuck a corn cob in a minute (and its spotless of course)

19. Pork is most commonly served breaded, deep fried, and on a bun.

20. You speed to beat the trains...unless you want to be 20 minutes late

21. Playing in the sprinklers is a great way to cool off in the summer

22. G's at the end of words aren't necessary (think "goin', comin', leavin')

23. March Madness brackets are taken VERY seriously

24. You can spend five minutes in line next to someone and know their whole life story...even if you have no idea what their name is

25. The whole town goes (or listens to) the high school football games on Friday nights

26. You make fun of Kentucky (but you really don't know why)

27. All drinks are pop NOT soda

28. Coke is an acceptable term for anything carbonated

29. You rode in the back of a pick-up truck (forget that it's not legal)

30. It's a big deal to have alcohol on a Sunday

31. Anything can (and will) be burned in a bonfire

32. You spent your summers playing in the woods or creek (also referred to as crick)

33. You know what knee high by the Fourth of July means and understand that it's a technical measurement

34. Trucks are more common than cars

35. You complain, but deep down Indiana will always be your home

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Things that probably don't make sense anywhere else.

1. You've been late because of a tractor

2. You know a lot about crops... even if you're not a farmer

3. Corn hole is a common pastime

4. Tornado sirens are just a call to grab a beer and head to the porch with your camera

5. It's basically a sin not to love basketball

6. The weather fluctuates between all four seasons in a single day

7. You're really good at wearing layers (because of #6)

8. 70 degrees is shorts weather

9. The fair is something you look forward to every year

10. It's actually considered a big deal to become fair queen

11. Road construction will never end

12. Potholes... potholes everywhere

13. You waste a lot of gas in the winter just waiting on your windshields to defrost

14. Anything can (and will) be deep fried

15. "Ope" is a common expression and a valid form of apology

16. Corn mazes crop up all over the state when October runs around (and you've definitely gotten lost and scared in them more times than you'd like to admit)

17. IU or Purdue... you pick one, never both

18. You can shuck a corn cob in a minute (and its spotless of course)

19. Pork is most commonly served breaded, deep fried, and on a bun.

20. You speed to beat the trains...unless you want to be 20 minutes late

21. Playing in the sprinklers is a great way to cool off in the summer

22. G's at the end of words aren't necessary (think "goin', comin', leavin')

23. March Madness brackets are taken VERY seriously

24. You can spend five minutes in line next to someone and know their whole life story...even if you have no idea what their name is

25. The whole town goes (or listens to) the high school football games on Friday nights

26. You make fun of Kentucky (but you really don't know why)

27. All drinks are pop NOT soda

28. Coke is an acceptable term for anything carbonated

29. You rode in the back of a pick-up truck (forget that it's not legal)

30. It's a big deal to have alcohol on a Sunday

31. Anything can (and will) be burned in a bonfire

32. You spent your summers playing in the woods or creek (also referred to as crick)

33. You know what knee high by the Fourth of July means and understand that it's a technical measurement

34. Trucks are more common than cars

35. You complain, but deep down Indiana will always be your home

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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.

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