Indiana is a unique state, to say the least. We might have some interesting quirks, but we’re definitely a state full of kind people and a lot of pride. But are we America’s black sheep? Here are 21 reasons why we just might be…
- We’re Hoosiers not Indianans…
pixabay You might not understand why we’re called that (alright, some of us might not get it either), but that’s what we are!
- We have 4 seasons….almost winter, winter, still winter, and road construction season
MaxPixel And road construction season gets pretty humid!
- We have unusual traffic jams
pixabay Getting stuck behind one of these is always an acceptable reason for being late.
- We’ve all played hide and seek in a few cornfields
MaxPixel It’s extreme hide and seek because getting lost in a cornfield is so easy.
- We give directions in minutes, not miles
pexels Honestly, it’s a more accurate way to get somewhere.
- We know how to create awesome outdoor games
wikimedia Forget horseshoes or throwing frisbees - cornhole is the ultimate game that anyone can enjoy.
- We believe everything is better deep fried
Foodista/Flickr Deep fried oreos, deep fried cheese, deep fried girl scout cookies, deep fried meatballs….
- …even butter
wikimedia It might sound weird, but give it a try!
- We can’t agree on whether this is chili
wikimedia Beef, beans, cheese, and sour cream.
- or if this is chili…
wikimedia Some call it chili mac, but to many this is the only accepable chili.
- We can’t agree on whether this is called soda…
poolie/Flickr
- …or pop
MaxPixels Which do you call it?
- The only acceptable tenderloin is made of breaded pork
wikimedia You might not agree, but we know we’re right.
- Euchre is our unofficial passtime
lord_bute/Flickr Perfect for holiday parties, lazy Sundays, and gatherings with friends.
- Our state beach is actually a lake
Tom Gill/Flickr But to be fair, Lake Michigan is incredible!
- We don’t believe Christmas comes just once a year
tengrrl/Flickr In Santa Claus, Indiana, every day is Christmas!
- We’ll apologize if we bump into you
wikimedia Unlike other states, we don’t think there’s anything wrong about being nice and friendly.
- We’re strongly divided into fans of Purdue…
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- …and fans of IU
wikimedia And no, you can’t be fans of both.
- We can’t buy alcohol on Sundays
MaxPixel Which is why we stock up during the week or party hard on Saturdays
- No matter what you think, we know Indiana is the best
wikimedia We love our neighbors and are lucky to call this place home.
So if we are the black sheep of the country, we’re absolutely fine with that! For more insight into Hoosier life, check out the 9 things every Hoosier wants the rest of the country to know.
pixabay
You might not understand why we’re called that (alright, some of us might not get it either), but that’s what we are!
MaxPixel
And road construction season gets pretty humid!
Getting stuck behind one of these is always an acceptable reason for being late.
It’s extreme hide and seek because getting lost in a cornfield is so easy.
pexels
Honestly, it’s a more accurate way to get somewhere.
wikimedia
Forget horseshoes or throwing frisbees - cornhole is the ultimate game that anyone can enjoy.
Foodista/Flickr
Deep fried oreos, deep fried cheese, deep fried girl scout cookies, deep fried meatballs….
It might sound weird, but give it a try!
Beef, beans, cheese, and sour cream.
Some call it chili mac, but to many this is the only accepable chili.
poolie/Flickr
MaxPixels
Which do you call it?
You might not agree, but we know we’re right.
lord_bute/Flickr
Perfect for holiday parties, lazy Sundays, and gatherings with friends.
Tom Gill/Flickr
But to be fair, Lake Michigan is incredible!
tengrrl/Flickr
In Santa Claus, Indiana, every day is Christmas!
Unlike other states, we don’t think there’s anything wrong about being nice and friendly.
And no, you can’t be fans of both.
Which is why we stock up during the week or party hard on Saturdays
We love our neighbors and are lucky to call this place home.
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