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25 Things You Can Relate To If You're From Michigan

Being A Michigander Is Its Own Breed

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25 Things You Can Relate To If You're From Michigan
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Every state has something unique about them, from geography to culture. Michigan is no exception to that rule. In fact, I think I speak for everyone when I say that being a "Michigander" could be classified as it's own nationality. Here are twenty-five things that every Michigander can relate to!

1. You've packed away your winter clothing, only to unpack them again two days later.

2. You live by the rule of thumb of "If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes."

3. You get annoyed when people pronounce Detroit like "Dee-troit" instead of "Di-troit."

4. Speaking of Detroit, you get annoyed when people call almost any part of Michigan "Detroit." I'm looking at you touring musicians. You can say the actual city you're coming to, we won't be offended, I promise.

5. You realize that the Upper Penisula is basically a different country.

6. Yooper isn't just a funny word to you.

7. "Michigan Lefts." Enough said.

8. To you, 50 degrees is perfect shorts weather.

9. You're well aware that the U of M/MSU rivalry can end perfectly good relationships

10. When you're sick, Vernors is the magical cure.

11. 12 feet of snow? See you at work/school in the A.M.!

12. You're not surprised when you see a pothole you can easily fit inside of.

13. There is such thing as a Michigan accent. We sound very nasally...our apologies.

14. Pronouncing the words Mackinac, Ypsilanti, and Sault Ste. Marie.

15. You've probably said at some point "I can't wait to move out of Michigan."

16. You know that sports are a huge deal. People call in sick for Opening Day. When the Red Wings are in the playoffs, Hockeytown is booming. The Lions might not have the greatest record in the NFL, but we'll never give up on them. Oh, and, who exactly are the Pistons?

17. You most likely measure distance in time and not miles.

18. Your winter vacation spot is Florida and your summer vacation spot is "Up North."

"Up North" is a broad term, because let's be honest, everyone has a different idea of where "Up North" is.

19. You have probably posted a picture of a sunset on social media and captioned it "Pure Michigan."

20. You are well aware of the fact that Michigan has only two seasons: winter and construction.

21. Opening Day for hunting is an unofficial, official holiday.

22. You also probably get really hype during "Don't Stop Believin.'" You've probably belted out "Born and raised in South Detroit" on more than one occasion, while simultaneously cringing at the fact that "South Detroit" doesn't actually exist.

23. You've worn shorts and a coat at the same time. Quite the fashion statement, eh?

24. You make all companies plural...for no reason at all. Did you know that it's actually Mejier and not Mejiers? Or Kroger and not Krogers?

25. You've most likely gone trick-or-treating in the snow.

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