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Lebron James, And 16 Other Signs You're From Ohio

The heart of America, some might say.

Colleen Finney

Apr 16, 2019

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Lebron James, And 16 Other Signs You're From Ohio

Colleen Finney

Ohioans. We do some strange things that we don't realize we do until we move states or our non-Ohio friends point it out. We are proud of these odd things and do them with pride. We're known for many firsts, many weird buildings, the "Hell is Real" sign and of course the Three Big C's: Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. You are sure to find potholes, bipolar weather, and cornfields no matter what time of year you visit. Aside from being known for presidents, astronauts, firsts, etc., we are also known for our weird lingo, sports teams, and strange habits.

Potholes

Driving on the freeway is like playing Mario Kart.

Construction

It's sad when there's more orange cones than people in one state.

Four seasons in one day

We've literally been under a level 2 snow emergency with flash flood warnings, don't test us.

Outlet malls

You get excited when an outlet mall opens near your hometown.

Buckeyes fans

They're EVERYWHERE! You root for the Bucks even if you didn't go to OSU.

Lebron James

You either want to cheer or vomit when you hear his name.

North or South

By the lake (north) or by the river (south).

Extreme cold/heat

School has been canceled for extreme cold or extreme heat.

You measure distance in minutes

I learned that Kentuckians think I'm weird for doing this along with all other non-Ohioans.

Deer season

We think it is and treat it like a national holiday.

Corn hole

It is without a doubt at every outdoor occasion.

State or county fairs

You've been to a state or county fair at least once in your life.

O-H

I-O! If you know, you know.

Living near a university or college

Everyone lives 30 minutes from one.

You think every pro-football team wears orange

Bengals or Browns baby!

Corn fields

You can see one, are in walking distance or have one in your backyard.

Ohio references

You get really excited when a movie or TV show references Ohio.

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Lebron James, And 16 Other Signs You're From Ohio

The heart of America, some might say.

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Potholes

Construction

Four seasons in one day

Outlet malls

Buckeyes fans

Lebron James

North or South

Extreme cold/heat

You measure distance in minutes

Deer season

Corn hole

State or county fairs

O-H

Living near a university or college

You think every pro-football team wears orange

Corn fields

Ohio references

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10 things that most incoming college freshmen have no idea about.

Your Schedule

The Library

Time Management

Registration

Housing

The Dining Hall

Teachers

Clubs

High School Friends

Finals

It's not all morning coffees and singing along to the radio.

You can't just go to your room to take a nap in the middle of your classes.

Having to spend all your extra cash on gas for your car.

Speaking of money, you probably don't have a meal plan so you're forced to scrounge up some change or mooch off of your friends.

It can be harder to maintain the friendships you make with people from class.

Finding a parking spot.

It can be harder to be involved on campus because between your one, two, or three jobs and school you don't have much free time.

When you try to be super involved on campus, it can kill your sleep schedule.

It's impossible to do homework at home, but staying on campus isn't an option sometimes.

There are surveys and events that you can't participate in because you're a commuter.

Group projects are the bane of your existence.

Traffic.

Your backpack rivals that of a survivalist trekking in the woods.

Driving all the way to campus to find a note on the door of your classroom saying class was cancelled.

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

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