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33 Things Only Midwesterners Completely Understand

You know chili and cinnamon rolls together is just God's gift to Earth.

Kayma Madyson Herrold

Jan 17, 2017

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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33 Things Only Midwesterners Completely Understand

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Midwesterners are very unique.

People don’t realize it, but we have a lot of super strange things we are completely used to that anyone else would find absolutely weird. I’ve never lived outside of the Midwest, so I’m used to all of these. When we go to the coasts or really anywhere outside of the Midwest, though, it isn’t hard for people to be able to tell we are extremely midwestern.

That said, here are 33 things only us Midwesterners completely understand:

1. Making the “ope” sound when you run into something or someone.

2. Chili and cinnamon rolls together is God's gift to Earth.

3. Waving to people when you pass them or they let you in front of them.

4. Dorothy Lynch on salads.

5. Bi-polar weather. Snowing one day, 80 degrees the next.

6. Saying “y’all” even if you’re not country.

7. Saying “Hi” to strangers.

8. Cornhole is the BEST tailgating game. Ever. Like no questions asked. Next..

9. Steakburgers.

10. Using landmarks as directions.

11. State fairs are actually super lit.

12. How important ranch is.

13. Going outside when there’s a tornado.

14. Calling it “pop” instead of soda.

15. The many different types of ice creams AKA concretes, thick, fro-yo…

16. Going to the lake is the best way to spend a hot summer day.

17. The funny words we make up, but all know. “Slammered, bumpin’, etc.”

18. Tying a rope onto a truck and going sledding… fast.

19. Sleeping on a mattress in a trunk for fun.

20. Ridiculous pranks (Herding cows inside a school, prank calls)

21. There is a difference in meat across state borders.

22. Street dances.

23. Farmer’s markets.

24. Knocking on a friend's door rather than calling them.

25. We all know what songs will be on the party playlist.

26. Backyard concerts.

27. The importance of proper BBQ.

28. The difference between a guard dog and a house dog.

29. Boots are acceptable all year round.

30. A “road trip” usually consists of going to another town not too far away.

31. We call everyone and everything smaller than us a “baby."

32. Manners are pretty common.

33. Bonfires are the life of the party.

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33 Things Only Midwesterners Completely Understand

You know chili and cinnamon rolls together is just God's gift to Earth.

1. Making the “ope” sound when you run into something or someone.

2. Chili and cinnamon rolls together is God's gift to Earth.

3. Waving to people when you pass them or they let you in front of them.

4. Dorothy Lynch on salads.

5. Bi-polar weather. Snowing one day, 80 degrees the next.

6. Saying “y’all” even if you’re not country.

7. Saying “Hi” to strangers.

8. Cornhole is the BEST tailgating game. Ever. Like no questions asked. Next..

9. Steakburgers.

10. Using landmarks as directions.

11. State fairs are actually super lit.

12. How important ranch is.

13. Going outside when there’s a tornado.

14. Calling it “pop” instead of soda.

15. The many different types of ice creams AKA concretes, thick, fro-yo…

16. Going to the lake is the best way to spend a hot summer day.

17. The funny words we make up, but all know. “Slammered, bumpin’, etc.”

18. Tying a rope onto a truck and going sledding… fast.

19. Sleeping on a mattress in a trunk for fun.

20. Ridiculous pranks (Herding cows inside a school, prank calls)

21. There is a difference in meat across state borders.

22. Street dances.

23. Farmer’s markets.

24. Knocking on a friend's door rather than calling them.

25. We all know what songs will be on the party playlist.

26. Backyard concerts.

27. The importance of proper BBQ.

28. The difference between a guard dog and a house dog.

29. Boots are acceptable all year round.

30. A “road trip” usually consists of going to another town not too far away.

31. We call everyone and everything smaller than us a “baby."

32. Manners are pretty common.

33. Bonfires are the life of the party.

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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.

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