8 Things That Non-Michigan Natives Find Weird
If you've called Michigan home your whole life, like myself, then you're probably used to the way things work around here. However, if you're new to Michigan, or just visiting, there are might be quite a few things that you're confused by.
One thing that can throw off new comers is our verbiage. I had a friend who recently visited and was completely thrown off when they were asked what kind of "pop" they wanted. Saying pop instead of soda isn't the only thing that weirds out non-Michiganders... have you had to explain the concept of a party store to an out-of-towner, before?
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Verbiage is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the different ways that people find Michiganders weird.
Check out eight things that non-Michigan natives find weird about us.
8. Party Stores Sell Booze
When a Michigander says "party store" we're not talking about the places that sell balloons, but rather, the places that sell booze.
7. Mackinac Island Has No Vehicles
You have the option to walk, ride a bike, or get a horse ride.
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6. Hands are Maps
Have you every asked a Michigander where they're from? They probably pointed to a spot on their palm.
5. You're Either a Troll or a Yooper
A Troll is a person who lives "under the bridge", aka the Lower Peninsula, and a Yooper is someone who hails from the Upper Peninsula.
4. Sick? Drink Vernors
Vernors is the drink of choice around here when we're sick. I know it sounds weird, but this pop always seems to help you feel better.
3. Construction Has Its Own Season
Basically if it's not winter, it's construction season. Heck, even when it's winter it's also construction season.
2. We Hate Ohio
I don't really understand where this hate comes from, but at least it's mutual.
1. We Don't Have an Ocean, But Our Beaches Rock
Just because we don't live along the Pacific or Atlantic oceans doesn't mean we don't have amazing beaches... because we definitely do.
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