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Ah, Michigan—the land of lakes, layers, and lifelong loyalty to anything shaped like a mitten. Whether you’re from the UP or the Lower Peninsula (aka “the real hand”), you’ve definitely mastered the fine art of griping about potholes, weather whiplash, and people not understanding what a “Yooper” is. If you haven’t complained about at least a few of these, then you might be from Ohio, and we’ve got a whole different list for that.
Potholes That Could Qualify as Fishing Holes
Michigan roads: a never-ending obstacle course sponsored by your suspension system.
The Construction That Comes Right After Winter
There are two seasons here: winter and orange barrels.
People Who Don’t Know What a “Yooper” Is
They live in the Upper Peninsula, are tougher than you, and yes, they do eat pasties for breakfast.
Explaining Where You’re From Using Your Hand
“I’m from here,” points to palm, and no, it never gets old.
The Weather Changing 14 Times a Day
Snow in the morning, sunburn by lunch, hailstorm at dinner. Forecast? Pure Michigan.
People Thinking Detroit Is the Whole State
There’s more to Michigan than Detroit—we’ve got beaches, forests, and like… 10,000 other towns.
Getting Asked If You Can See Canada From Your House
Only if you’re in Detroit or drunk on a boat.
Tourists Mispronouncing “Mackinac”
It’s Mackinaw. Not Mack-in-ack. Don’t make us say it louder.
Being Ridiculously Proud of Vernors and Faygo
Other states have soda. We have emotional support beverages.
Ohio. Just… Ohio.
We don’t even need a reason. It’s just part of the rivalry code.
Out-of-Staters Thinking the Great Lakes Are Just “Big Ponds”
Excuse you, we have actual freshwater inland seas. Get it right.
Having to Drive Several Hours Just to Leave the State
Whether you’re in Marquette or Monroe, it’s going to take a minute.
Sure, we Michiganders love to complain—about the roads, the weather, and why “pop” is the correct word—but it’s all part of the charm. Beneath the layers of flannel and sarcasm is a deep love for this mitten-shaped masterpiece. Just don’t ever mistake us for being from Ohio, and we’ll get along just fine.
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