Let’s face it. There are certain traits about folks from Michigan that just stand out. Maybe it’s the way you speak. Your love of the outdoors, hunting, or the Great Lakes. Or maybe it’s your unshakable pride in your home state. But there are also many different types of Michiganders, or Michiganians – depending on who you ask. We’ve come up with some categories to see where you fall in.
- The Shop-Local Fan
Facebook With the state’s strong agricultural industry, you can’t help but want to stock up on all things made in Michigan.
- The Michigander OR the Michiganian
Salina/Flickr If you read the Free Press, you’re a Michigander. If you prefer The Detroit News, you’re a Michiganian. So tell us, which one are you?
- The Hunter
Don…The UpNorth Memories Guy…Harrison/Flickr You take the day off from work when hunting season starts. You’ve got a whole wardrobe full of camouflage. And your freezer? Well, it’s stocked with delicious meat from the hunt.
- The Detroiter
jpowers65/Flickr You’re a vehement defender of the Motor City. Your closet’s chock full of Detroit sports jerseys. Whether you live in the city or the ‘burbs, if someone asks you where you’re from, you proudly tell ’em Detroit.
- The Yooper
Betsy Weber/Flickr The Mitten part of Michigan is fine and everything, but it’s… not you. You favor that Finnish, UP dialect. And pasties, well, they’re not an undergarment, but rather a savory meat pie that’s so delicious.
- The Beach Bum
Zhenya Kuzina/Flickr Some people tell you there are no real beaches in Michigan. Those people are fools and have obviously never seen the coastline along lakes Michigan, Superior, Huron, and the rest of our fabulous beaches.
- The Beer Snob
Brian Ambrozy/Flickr You’re a beer fan. On the top shelf of your fridge are the Michigan craft brews. Then those from other states. Then maybe the imports. It’s very simple, really. Michigan beer wins.
- The UAW Lifer
FCA/Flickr Your parents worked for The Big Three. So did your uncle. And your cousins. And of course, you do as well. It’s part of a proud legacy in Michigan, and you’re not about to disrupt that.
- The Michigan Booster
Dontae Rockymore/Flickr Michigan is on the rebound, and you want the world to know. You proudly support that comeback by saying nice things about Detroit and all the rest of the state. And you’re fully prepared with an hours-long conversation about how the state is on its way back to greatness.
- The Outdoors Man/Woman
Janet Beasley/Flickr You’ve got a kayak stored in your garage and you can’t wait until it’s warm enough to break it out and head Up North. You’ve got the intel on the best hiking places across the state. And you always, always spring for the DNR passport when you’re renewing your plates. Pictured here, Grand Marais.
So what do you think? Which type of Michigan native are you? Are there other types of residents that you think make up the Mitten State? Let us know!
With the state’s strong agricultural industry, you can’t help but want to stock up on all things made in Michigan.
Salina/Flickr
If you read the Free Press, you’re a Michigander. If you prefer The Detroit News, you’re a Michiganian. So tell us, which one are you?
Don…The UpNorth Memories Guy…Harrison/Flickr
You take the day off from work when hunting season starts. You’ve got a whole wardrobe full of camouflage. And your freezer? Well, it’s stocked with delicious meat from the hunt.
jpowers65/Flickr
You’re a vehement defender of the Motor City. Your closet’s chock full of Detroit sports jerseys. Whether you live in the city or the ‘burbs, if someone asks you where you’re from, you proudly tell ’em Detroit.
Betsy Weber/Flickr
The Mitten part of Michigan is fine and everything, but it’s… not you. You favor that Finnish, UP dialect. And pasties, well, they’re not an undergarment, but rather a savory meat pie that’s so delicious.
Zhenya Kuzina/Flickr
Some people tell you there are no real beaches in Michigan. Those people are fools and have obviously never seen the coastline along lakes Michigan, Superior, Huron, and the rest of our fabulous beaches.
Brian Ambrozy/Flickr
You’re a beer fan. On the top shelf of your fridge are the Michigan craft brews. Then those from other states. Then maybe the imports. It’s very simple, really. Michigan beer wins.
FCA/Flickr
Your parents worked for The Big Three. So did your uncle. And your cousins. And of course, you do as well. It’s part of a proud legacy in Michigan, and you’re not about to disrupt that.
Dontae Rockymore/Flickr
Michigan is on the rebound, and you want the world to know. You proudly support that comeback by saying nice things about Detroit and all the rest of the state. And you’re fully prepared with an hours-long conversation about how the state is on its way back to greatness.
Janet Beasley/Flickr
You’ve got a kayak stored in your garage and you can’t wait until it’s warm enough to break it out and head Up North. You’ve got the intel on the best hiking places across the state. And you always, always spring for the DNR passport when you’re renewing your plates. Pictured here, Grand Marais.
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