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The Midwest may not be the most famous part of the United States, but it’s definitely special. The people are friendly, the cuisine is hearty and comforting, and it offers a great mix of vibrant cities and cozy small towns. If you’re from this region, you definitely have high standards for your favorite football team and for the corn that you eat. And if you’re looking for a list that celebrates that good old Midwestern lifestyle, you’ve come to the right place, pandas.

We took a trip to Midwest Vs. The Rest on X and gathered some of their funniest memes below. From hilarious jokes about Midwesterners to painfully accurate observations, we hope you enjoy scrolling through this list. And be sure to upvote the images that you can’t wait to send to your relatives! 

#1

Snowy Midwest road at night with streaks of light creating a hyperspace effect, capturing Midwest life humor and corn cravings.

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S. Mi
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13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do NOT turn on high beams

Robyn Hill
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11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And you literally cannot see anything BUT the blinding snowflakes coming at you.

Brian Droste
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16 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never thought of that, or you are in Star Trek starship and traveling through space. .

Cyndi Hafele
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11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's one of my favorite things.

joseph legatt
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2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have an old enough car open the hood and unplug the headlight on the drivers side. It makes a world of difference.

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    #2

    Screenshot of a Midwest life meme showing a local news ticker with school delay updates, capturing Midwest life humor.

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    Nikole
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wasn't that everywhere though?

    S Bow
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. When I was in high school in Alaska we never had a single snow day, for obvious reasons.

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    Michael Largey
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One Sunday night I got a call. "No school." "No school tomorrow?" "No school this week." (Blizzard of '78.)

    Gingersnap In Iowa
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can remember we had too many snow days and had to go to school on Saturdays to make days up.

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    Deborah Schuler
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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember President Obama's disbelief when his daughters' school in DC closed because they got a whole quarter inch of snow one day.

    Unicorn
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's normal in Ireland. Well, driving is impossible when there's snow on the roads.

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    Ashlisha
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes it was delayed and then delayed again and then cancelled. T*****e. That was t*****e.

    Robyn Hill
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used to? I’m a college instructor and I still do!

    Brian Droste
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where I live they still do this but not only on the news but on regular programs also now a days.

    Julie S
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    30 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was radio when I was younger.

    Sally Moen
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This really is the peak Seattle area experience, however the number of inches of snow is probably laughable to Midwesterners: schools regularly close here for half an inch of snow with projected temperatures of 30 degrees Farenheit (barely below the freezing point).

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    #3

    Midwest life meme showing a man in chainmail appreciating calm single-digit weather without wind.

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    Data1001
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's when you go outside and every breath you take feels like it's creating icicles in your lungs.

    keyboardtek
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is when the temps go into the negative when you cannot even stay out side for a minute because it feels like you are on the moon without oxygen.

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    Charlotte
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cold is when you breath in and your nostril hairs freeze together, then there's that little tug when the hairs pull apart as you breath out

    Geoffrey Scott
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...and you can't sneak up on ANYBODY in temps like that. Snow is too loud. "Squeak, Squeak, Squeak.."

    Brian Droste
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't care if there is no wind and the sun is shining. I am staying inside.

    TACO Don's Authentic TexMex
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You aren't Midwestern if you don't wear shorts and a hoody on a fine day like thet

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    Unicorn
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Single-digit weather" means minus 12½° or colder.

    Pferdchen
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back in '85, the outdoor portion of Reagan's inauguration was cancelled due to the cold temperatures (7f, -13c). We were up in Vermont cross-country skiing. No wind, sunny, fresh snow on the ground. It was glorious! Cold, but glorious. Mental imagery is not my strong point, but 40 years later, I can still visualize a section of the trail that was like a tunnel made of snow-covered trees.

    Now, if you’re not from the United States or you need a refresher, the Midwest is made up of 12 great states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. In total, about one-fifth of the American population lives in this region. And these states provide a whopping 42.8% of the nation's entire agricultural output.

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    While this region certainly loves its corn and grows plenty of soybeans, wheat, apples, potatoes, and more, it’s full of much more than just farms. The Midwest is home to amazing cities like Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, Indianapolis, and Columbus. No matter what you’re looking for, you’re certain to find a place (and some people) that you love in the Midwest.  

    #4

    Steep driveway at a rural house, highlighting Midwest life challenges with winter and seasonal weather conditions.

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    Beth Wheeler
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm in NC where we don't get much snow and completely agree.

    keyboardtek
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We once rented a cabin in the mountains of NC that had asphalt driveway and we arrived in the rain. It was too slippery to drive up the driveway.

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    April Pickett
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never buy a house on the downside of a hill. Think of water run-off, snow, and ice.

    Laszlo Larthlanc
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    8 minutes ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We're at the bottom of a hill in earthquake country, and there are two 100,000 gallon water tanks on top of that hill. I'm pretty sure my last words would be "Whuh...whut?..burble"

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    Helena
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just imagine sliding down that thing only to end up in your living room.

    Sally Moen
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would only enjoy this driveway if I were a skateboarder

    Michael Largey
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is when you spend the money for a heated driveway.

    Dru Mode
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beth Wheeler...I can concur...I too am from NC and I get excited if I even hear the word snow....one snowflake and we get excited

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    #5

    Elderly woman in a purple shirt smiling inside a rustic Midwestern kitchen, highlighting Midwest life and corn culture.

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    April Pickett
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A very concerned government about it's citizen's welfare. I don't think there's a housing problem, homeless problem, or any protests. It's a sure thing ICE isn't going there.

    Michael Largey
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ICE doesn't need a problem to show up. They bring it with them.

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    Lotekguy
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump claims the election was rigged.

    #6

    Wood paneling on walls representing Midwest life in a spot-on meme about Midwest life and craving corn.

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    Shelli Aderman
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I grew up in the 70s, more like…

    Lotekguy
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I put them suckers up in the first family room of the first house I bought. It complemented the s**g carpeting. I don't suppose anybody would be surprised if I said that was in the 1970s.

    wowbagger
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This may not be region-specific, but I think Midwesterners held onto this decorating style longer than any other part of the U.S., if not the world. When I was house-hunting in Minnesota 8 years ago, nearly every interior had these walls, s**g carpet, and heavy brown furniture.

    olaff 422
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I grew up in the South, but my dad is from MN, so guess what was in our house.

    Charlotte
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dont think that's regional specific

    keyboardtek
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We bought our 1951 built retirement house that had this same paneling in the basement. Painting it all white cheered up the basement 100%.

    Lady Eowyn
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was in the formal living/dining room in the house I grew up in, built in 1963.

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    If you’re from a coastal state and you’ve never considered living in (or even visiting) the Midwest, we’d like to explain exactly why this region is so special. When it comes to the best aspects of living in the Midwest, Colonial Van Lines cites the low cost of living. Even Chicago, one of the largest cities in the nation, is 27% less expensive than New York City. 

    Another reason why so many people love the Midwest is because residents actually get to experience all four seasons. In some other parts of the nation, it might feel like summer year-round, or winter might seem like it lasts almost half the year. Here, you can enjoy crisp autumns, snowy winters, warm summers, and gorgeous springs. 

    #7

    Small dog alert warning on Midwest life meme with gusts over 40 mph and a small dog in a black jacket.

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    Zig Zag Wanderer
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love these scales. Like, tell me when my garbage bin will need relocation from another block!

    Geoffrey Scott
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't remember which Michigan station does it, but a 'garbage can day' IS forecast.

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    Sally Moen
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Storms ought to be named after small dogs. Imagine the morning news, Storm Kibbles is barrelling down on us at about 10 am

    Huddo's sister
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this like a milder version of a sheep grazier's warning?

    Gigi
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh! We have these in so cal today! Our wind gusts are over 60+

    #8

    Menu board featuring classic Midwest life food items like burgers, sandwiches, and tacos at a local restaurant.

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    Michael Largey
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pork tenderloin sandwich provides genuine Midwest cred.

    Ashlisha
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes they are massively larger than the bun! Love them.

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    Beth Wheeler
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The little hole in the wall restaurants are always the best . I'll take a BLT

    TheBadHalfofHel
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1 of everything, please .... with a large diet coke. To go.

    Brian Droste
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those prices are great. Fast food joints charge you like $8 to $10 just for a sandwich anymore.

    Don Adams
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loved the curry wurst at the nearby Schnellimbiss when I was stationed in Germany in 79 and 80. With Frites and a Fanta, you had a full meal for about $4 US.

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    Timbob
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those ANI’T today’s prices !

    Floeckchen
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    15 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had these too in the 80th and 90th in germany (and have only a few left). They've been called "Imbiss" and I can confirm they made the best fast food (before we knew what fast food was)

    Lotekguy
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love that menu, but I'm not sure I'd have a lot of faith in the pastrami to live up to the rest of it.

    Jeanbore Dilford
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The peak of healthy, American eating...

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    #9

    Close-up of a car tire kicking up snow, capturing a moment of Midwest life in winter with muddy snow buildup.

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    Michael Fernandez
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Memories from 45+ years ago suddenly unlocked.

    Laura MG
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used the heel of my boot, not my toe!

    Zephyr343
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg....38 years I have lived in the Midwest and never thought of using my heel once 🤣

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    Mike F
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But only at a gas station.

    Angela C
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not in the Midwest but can confirm that kicking these out is immensely satisfying

    Billo66
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    About that. How long is said toe supposed to remain purple? It's been 20 years lol.

    JL
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, not a midwest exclusive.

    Now, the Midwestern lifestyle isn’t for everyone. But if you can embrace it, you’re going to love this region. Trips to the Great Lakes can be incredible, and Midwestern terminology is so charming. Locals in this region also love games like cornhole, which are a great way to make friends and get away from screens for a while. And though it may not be the healthiest cuisine, there’s no question that this part of the country has some amazing frozen custard, cheese curds, deep dish pizza, and casseroles. 

    #10

    Time lapse comparison of road construction in the Midwest over ten years, highlighting Midwest life and roadwork progress.

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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once again can confirm. I have lived in Kansas around 30 years and the roadwork on Kellogg in Wichita Kansas has never finished

    wowbagger
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG, is it still going? I moved away from Kansas 8 years ago!

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    Lyone Fein
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No way. The trees are all the same.

    Dave M
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's funny but at least get two separate pictures and don't just change the coloring.

    Crystalwitch60
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like the M5 motorway here in uk 😂there is ALWAYS traffic cones n road works on some part of it , has been since the day it was opened ,

    Lady Eowyn
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought you've been housebound for years. How do you know what the M5 is like?

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    Russell Bowman
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    1 minute ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another Obama "shovel ready" 2009 infrastructure project.

    Lady Eowyn
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sign is in Maryland. There's a road in Rockville called Randolph Rd. For the entire 17 years I lived near that road, they were digging up one side, filling it in, then digging up the other side. Thank goodness I don't have to go anywhere near there any more. Sign may be fake, but the reality wasn't.

    keyboardtek
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill NC they widen I-40 every few years. "Four lanes ought to be able to handle the traffic." Three years later: "Six lanes ought to be able to handle the traffic." But then the contractor forgot to add water drainage and it all had to be ripped up and redone. Three years later: "Maybe 8 lanes will be able to handle the traffic."

    Kenny Kulbiski
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One nice thing about living in the less affluent part of town. You never have to worry about road work or repair being done anywhere close to you.

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    #11

    Side-by-side images showing Midwest life with snowy Thanksgiving and dry grass at Christmas in a residential neighborhood.

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    Nikole
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right?? Not that I'm complaining about the lack of snow though...

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    Geoffrey Scott
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    January 9th, am temps 50+ degrees, January 9th evening temps, mid 20's.

    April Pickett
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here, we don't get the 1st picture. I think the lat time was about 20-25 years ago. I've lived in NC for 55 years. The weather has definitely changed.

    JSL
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    36 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or vise versa or almost any week in the Ohio Valley.

    UnclePanda
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait! Don't forget the mandatory freezing rain on Halloween night.

    Unicorn
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, I think the first picture is Easter.

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    #12

    Close-up of overly salted fries in a red container, highlighting Midwest life and craving corn humor in a casual setting.

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    Brian Droste
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since McDonald's fries are so durable, maybe we need to paved the roads in McDonald's fries.

    UnclePanda
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The sheer carnage would provide the red stuff in lieu of actual ketchup.

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    MeFromTheFBI
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, they need to come to the McDonalds near my house

    Angela C
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same! The fries are never properly salted. They seem to put it all on the burgers instead

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    If you love getting outside and enjoying nature, there’s no shortage of places to visit in the Midwest. The Great Lakes have cliffs, waterfalls, beaches, and more. And if you’re interested in seeing forests and the stunning Cuyahoga River, Ohio’s the place to be. There are plenty of places to hike and/or kayak, such as Apostle Islands and the Cuyahoga Valley. And if you want to see incredible rock formations, you can’t miss Garden of the Gods. 

    #13

    Tweet about Midwest life humor saying people enter homes through the garage and save front doors for guests, highlighting Midwest culture.

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    April Pickett
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that's sort of normal for the rest of us too.

    Charlotte
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty norml in eastern ontario canada as well - especially in the winter because you need to dump all that winter clothing somewhere

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    Verena
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rural Denmark and Netherlands, too. You know that you have been upgraded to friend when you are ordered to use the back door, which is almost always unlocked.

    Michael Largey
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We've lived in our house for over 30 years. I have never come home and entered by the front door. Never.

    UnclePanda
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it obscures your liquor purchases.

    Sally Moen
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or the back door that leads directly into the kitchen

    #14

    Bowl of sugar, chocolate, and peanut butter covered Chex cereal, highlighting Midwest life and comfort snacks.

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    Geoffrey Scott
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or Rice, Wheat, and Corn Chex with pretzels and cocktail peanuts, baked in a 350 deg oven for 3 20 minute periods.

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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sounds familiar. Let me chex.

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    #15

    Large snow pile blocks a Midwest street, illustrating spot-on memes about Midwest life and snowy roundabouts.

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    Sally Moen
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I visited Boise, Idaho one winter and the city parking spaces available had big piles of snow in them. Well parking per hour was cheap and I had a rental pickup truck, so...

    Geoffrey Scott
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a 1 block street which is the side street at the post office. We have a good snow(10-12"), that street is impassable for weeks as that's where all the snow from downtown removal gets piled. Kind of a ceremony, as they then work overnights and 'dump truck' loads to a vacant area.

    Perhaps you’re purely a city person, though. We can respect that! Whether you want to see live theatre, experience a bustling nightlife, or catch a concert by your favorite band, Chicago is the place to be. If you’re looking for a smaller city with amazing museums and plenty of trendy coffee shops, hit up Kansas City. And if you want to visit beautiful parks and see awesome architecture, don’t hesitate to make a stop in Detroit. 

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    #16

    Doritos bags filled with taco salad and forks, showcasing a popular Midwest life snack and corn craving.

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    Sonder Toffee
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I (a New Yorker) actually know what this is! It’s a walking taco.. tho oddly enough the first time I experienced one was at a bat mitzvah in Boca Raton.

    Marnie
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a Midwesterner and had no idea what this was.

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    April Pickett
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's not to love? You've got a container, add lettuce, tomatos, taco meat, and cheese and you are good to go.

    Brian Droste
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in the midwest and I never heard of this.

    WednesdayAddams'HashbrownOrder
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually a Texas thing - chili and cheese in a bag of fritos. You can get them at high school football games and the like. (My Texas grandmother used to make frito pie, which was a casserole with the same ingredients.)

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    Sara
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a Frito Pie (regardless of what brand or type of chip is used) and it's more Texas/Oklahoma than upper Midwest.

    Bani Daniell
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great for camping with a group!

    Cathy Jo Baker
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you want some true delicious insanity, go to Mexico and try Dorilocos! Doritos with gummy bears, Japansese peanuts, carrot shreds, pickled pig skin, hot sauce.and a few other ingredients I'm forgetting. Sounds horrible but is delish!

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    #17

    Sidewalk buried in snow in Michigan Upper Peninsula, showcasing Midwest life and large snow accumulation layers.

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    Michael Largey
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything is different in the UP. (Watch "Anatomy of a M****r".)

    Brian Droste
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is so cool. But I wouldn't want to live there.

    April Pickett
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've thought about moving someplace like the Upper Peninsula. I've changed my mind.

    Mike F
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Marquette I think. Folks have to run a snow blower on their roof.

    Geoffrey Scott
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From the view of a 'troll' you can have it. 12" of snow per day for a week...NOPE!

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    #18

    Tweet about Midwest life featuring a story of midwestern hospitality and a humorous car push to avoid a tow.

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    Multa Nocte
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The awesome power of a group when it needs something done can't be over-estimated.

    UnclePanda
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you can use Schapps as a verb. "We Schnapped the car on down the road."

    If you’re not from the Midwest, there are some words and phrases that might confuse you when you encounter Midwesterners. For example, did you know that they call soda “pop”? And if they’re getting ready to do something, they might say they’re “fixin’ to” do that. You might also hear a casserole referred to as a “hotdish.” And you may hear phrases like “full as a tick” or “over yonder” when you’re in Midwestern territory.  

    #19

    Midwest meme showing Eminence High School sign announcing deer season break, highlighting Midwest life and culture.

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    George D
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saw something of similar ilk in regards to Alaska. It was prom photos and they were all decked out and sitting on or leaning against snow mobiles.

    Charlotte
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    D**n! we have deer esason where I am, but you have to call in sick for it!

    Joe Russo
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the reasons is they can't risk the state auditing school attendance especially on the first day of deer hunting season. Funding can be affected by the audits of what percent of kids are present on a random school day.

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here in central lower mid -Mich, it's 'school safety day'. Blows kids minds from Detroit and GR.

    Lotekguy
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's also when roofers take a break from the job they're working on.

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    #20

    Midwesterners reacting to 40 degrees in October versus February, highlighting spot-on memes about Midwest life and corn cravings.

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    Eugene the Jeep
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That cold October wind is nasty when you've just come out of summer. It takes at least a month to thicken the skin for fall and winter.

    Brian Droste
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thst is about right. Before I retired I had to drive by a housing addition. They h ad a play area by the road. When it became February and it got warm out that play area was packed with kids and parents. They had a parking area that was packed with cars.

    MeFromTheFBI
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You clearly haven’t been to Utah

    Jeanbore Dilford
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    Unicorn
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    40° means 4½° for most of the world.

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    #21

    Three slow cookers on a kitchen counter, illustrating spot-on memes about Midwest life and simple party food.

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    TACO Don's Authentic TexMex
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cheese dip, lil' smokies and the third is a wonderful mystery. If you're lucky some form of mac'n'cheese

    wowbagger
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So true. Everybody just brings their entire crockpot with them and they all get plugged into a power strip on the counter.

    UnclePanda
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After my third crockpot wore out (not counting the one I dropped), I went to an InstaPot. I pull that thing out of the cabinet so often I should just give it a home on the counter.

    Sally Moen
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm bringing my homemade from scratch Sloppy Joes with a big pack of hamburger buns and ai expect that crockpot to be empty by the time I go home

    Charlotte
    Community Member
    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    crock pots. You make food at home in one of these, carry the whole thing to the pot luck, then plug it in when to keep the food nice and warm

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    There are also some fun facts about the Midwest that you might not have heard before. Midwest Wanderer notes on their blog that Colon, Michigan, is known as the Magic Capital of the World. And The Mall of America in Minnesota is the largest mall in the country. And did you know that Ohio has a larger Amish population than any other state? 

    #22

    Map of the Midwest with humorous labels highlighting key Midwest life memes including corn and regional stereotypes.

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    Michael Largey
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In, but not of Indiana. Oh, yes - pain. All you need to know about Indiana is that it's the northernmost southern state.

    Tostones
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m from Ohio. It was most definitely hell.

    Mike F
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Indiana=pain✔️ Ohio=hell is real✔️✔️ so far so good!

    Multa Nocte
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lived in Indiana for 2 years - can confirm.

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    Zephyr343
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WI has more than cheese...we also have beer. And apparently the distinction of "if registered hunters were considered military, WI would be the second largest in the world."

    Deborah Schuler
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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't sell Wisconsin short. You also have bratwurst cooked in beer. I am from Illinois, but I will give you your due.

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    Gingersnap In Iowa
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Corn...yup 👍 and we've got a cow made out of butter at the state fair.

    Deborah Schuler
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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't have to be from Iowa to love a life-size cow sculpted from butter.

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    TheBadHalfofHel
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Indiana .... pain? Not agreeing with this.

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    #23

    Bumper sticker meme on Midwest life referencing the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald on a silver car.

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    Jeff White
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They (i,e., everyone in the U.P) still plays at least a snippet of the song on Nov 10 at 7pm. Every year. And the song is sometimes know as the Second Canadian National Anthem.

    Gingersnap In Iowa
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had the great privilege to sit front row with my Dad and listen to Gordon sing this song on Father's Day 2018.

    Brian Droste
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I first heard that song I didn't realize it was based on a true wreck until years later.

    S Bow
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my favorite ballads.

    Nikole
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man, I remember being a kid and my dad had the record this song was on. We listed to it ALL THE TIME. He never failed to give a historical account of it.

    Billo66
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    " I thought the Gordon Lightfoot was the boat." George Costanza, a conversation about the Andrea Doria LOL

    Lady Eowyn
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that song will be in my head all day. I do love it, but still....

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    #24

    Car interior ruined by exploded soda can, illustrating popular Midwest life meme about calling soda pop in the north.

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    TACO Don's Authentic TexMex
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You arent a true Midwesterner if that hasn't happened at least once to you

    Mike F
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not pop, that's oopa!

    Are you enjoying this celebration of Midwestern culture, pandas? We hope that you’re feeling proud of your region or inspired to visit this part of the country if you’re from somewhere else. Keep upvoting the memes that make you giggle, and if you’re interested in checking out even more Midwestern humor on Bored Panda, look no further than this article!

    #25

    Person using a snowblower in heavy snow with a caption about Midwest life and neighbors helping in Minnesota.

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    Michael Largey
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Blow me" has an entirely different meaning there.

    LaurieAnnaT
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hired a snow removal company last year. Great decision! It’s amazing how quickly they can clear my driveway.

    Rachel Reynolds
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my neighbors is also one of the snow plow drivers. my road is always plowed.

    Gingersnap In Iowa
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm very lucky and grateful for my neighbor John who does my driveway.

    Geoffrey Scott
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ain't the sharpest tool, but even I know that discharge chute can be turned downwind...and if you can't, the trajectory can be lowered.

    Sally Moen
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Seattle, the neighbor with a good quality, steel snow shovel is amazingly popular

    #26

    Text meme about Midwest life humor explaining a polite way to tell visitors it's time to go home using Midwest gestures.

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    Mike F
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...spose we should clean off the car...

    Saltypepper
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    54 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You ain't got to go home,but you can't stay here

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    #27

    Midwest life meme showing weather map with wide snow forecast humor reflecting spot-on Midwest experiences.

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    Charlotte
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate how the weather dudes forecast "snow' but are super vague about how much

    Unicorn
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's say anything up to 2 metres.

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    #28

    Midwest life meme showing a corn harvester and a high school football field under Friday night lights at sunset.

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    Multa Nocte
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is nothing like watching harvesting machines when it is pitch black out! They seem like fictional monsters come to life.

    keyboardtek
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It takes brute fortitude to get up in the middle of the night to go work a huge field.

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    #29

    Car windshield with wipers raised in a snowy Midwest parking lot illustrating Midwest life memes.

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    Helena
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like 10 at night, no moon, no light, go to put my wipers down after work, one gets away from me and snaps off. i have a 20 minute drive home and will not make it without the driver wiper. Found that wiper in the dark, in a snowbank, and even though i'm unfamiliar with how this one snaps on, snapped it on by feel, with frozen hands. I have never felt so triumphant.

    Ashlisha
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have attack cars this is how they stab you.

    Charlotte
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only really need to do this if its freezing rain

    Maren Villadsen
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fuuuck I forgot to do this. - 14°C (7°F) to night. Really hope I don't need to go anywhere tomorrow.

    Lady Eowyn
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even here in Maryland, I was taught to do this if the next day was going to be very cold and I had to go out.

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    #30

    Pile of winter coats on a bed in a cozy room, illustrating a spot-on Midwest life meme about cold weather and gatherings.

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    Francois
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand? We have coats on beds at parties and I live in fricking London.

    Nikole
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is everywhere...

    Gigi
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not Los Angeles. The front hall might be crowded with shoes though?😄

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    Mike F
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, and guests passed out on a couch.

    Pollywog
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was a kid I'd crawl underneath the pile of coats when I got tired and go to sleep. 😴

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    #31

    Man in a shirt and tie looking surprised, capturing spot-on Midwest life meme humor about small towns and craving corn.

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    Nikole
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell, NBC has a whole programming block devoted to my city, so :p

    Helena
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Huge kick out of Lawrence ks being the hometown of the guys in supernatural

    TACO Don's Authentic TexMex
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hutchinson's only claim to fame is the time it randomly started blowing up

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    JNo3277
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    52 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When Payton Manning started calling plays with OMAHA we all became instant fans. 😂

    Saltypepper
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    53 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chicago p.d mentioned my town one time

    Sally Moen
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When Bored Panda does a whole section of posts on the Midwest

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    #32

    Person bundled in winter clothes in a snowy Midwest setting, showcasing a spot-on Midwest life meme.

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    Michael Largey
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With great powers come great snow drifts.

    whiterabbit
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I grew up in N Idaho and always hated when it was so cold and snowy during Halloween that I had to cover my costume with a coat.

    Robyn Hill
    Community Member
    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “I can’t put my arms down!”

    Data1001
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew the plight of poor Randy all too well.

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    #33

    Close-up of a tiny black bug on a finger, illustrating spot-on memes about Midwest life and its unique seasonal experiences.

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    BioMom
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Otherwise known as"no-see-ums"!

    Geoffrey Scott
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you can go outside and not have to check for ticks when you come in.

    I am John
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    5 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The scourge of the North! What do they eat when they can't get any Hobbit?

    Ashlisha
    Community Member
    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you run fast enough...

    Multa Nocte
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I forgot about those! Fu‍ck those things!

    #34

    Black image humorously representing Midwest life, evoking spot-on memes about Midwest life and craving some corn.

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    kaycee14
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was still light out at 5pm today! Didn't need a flashlight to walk the dog!!

    I am John
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Scotland too! Dark at 8.30am and 3.30pm around Christmas. Also raining.

    #35

    Comparison meme about Midwest life showing two small, narrow bedroom interiors highlighting Midwest living spaces.

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    Mother of Giants
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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I currently live in a small town in southeast Iowa. We have less than 100 people in our "town". We have a school (K-8th grade). Of the dozen or so businesses in town, none of them are open to the general public. No retail businesses. Closest gas station is 14 miles away, closest McDonald's or Walmart is 16 miles away. My closest neighbor is over a mile away, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

    Pollywog
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like a little slice of heaven!!

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    Brian Droste
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually small towns are arre roomy than cities. They have more spaces between houses. Unless you live in a housing addition. But one thing about small towns, there is not a whole lot of things to do in them. If you like to go to plays, theaters, museums and things like these you are going to need to drive to a city to do these activities.

    Eugene the Jeep
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    15 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same if you want to shop anywhere other than Walmart or the hardware store.

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    M M
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In bed you only spend 1/3 of a day, sleeping. In a city you can do much more with the rest of your day - more job opportunities, more ways to spend your money, more events for free. I was growing up in a small town an I hated it, I couldn't do anything without my parents driving me to places.

    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, trailers can have small rooms

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    #36

    Text meme illustrating a spot-on Midwest life sentence about sneaking past and grabbing the ranch, highlighting Midwest humor.

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    Multa Nocte
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Indiana we always had to get in "Hoosier mama" and then laugh like an idiot.

    UnclePanda
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about "Hoosier daddy?"

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    #37

    Man wearing glasses and a knit hat outdoors in winter with a meme about Midwest life and nothing to do except drinking.

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    Michael Largey
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    14 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There may be not method to our madness, but there's plenty of m**h.

    UnclePanda
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was into historical diaries and journals for a while. The ones in Ireland had few entries from November until the booze ran out, then picked back up in late winter as life came back into focus. Note - I'm pretty sure other cultures also pass the time as such.

    Geoffrey Scott
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Overtime makes sense this time of year.

    #38

    Man in plaid shirt and puffer vest looking unimpressed, illustrating Midwest life memes about snow and weather humor.

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    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My face would be a 🙂when there is no snow and a 🙁 when there is snow.

    TACO Don's Authentic TexMex
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have to agree. Snow makes such a mess. Then they salt and you track in salty snow and man more mess.

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    #39

    Map of the United States showing illuminated lighthouses highlighting Midwest life with glowing points along the coasts.

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    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to take a road trip up around Michigan side of Michigan lake to visit some of the lighthouses.

    Rachel Reynolds
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's because Lake Superior keeps it's dead

    UnclePanda
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    2 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always baffled me that some religious groups use the lighthouse as a symbol. We invented them to warn folks away from dangerous shoals and prevent tragedy.

    Multa Nocte
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didn't help the Edmund Fitzgerald, though. ;-)

    keyboardtek
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you have ever stood on the bank of any of the Great Lakes you would think it was the ocean.

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    #40

    Rural Midwest road covered in numerous black patch repairs surrounded by green fields and trees under a blue sky.

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    Multa Nocte
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, I am amazed that the little town towns I go through in France always seem to be able to patch up their roads relatively quickly, when in the US the roads were ALWAYS torn up, or when they were fixed they weren't much better or didn't last long. This may have to do with there being worse weather in the US, however, as southwest France's weather is very moderate.

    Lyone Fein
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s definitely because of the winter weather in the Midwest. Not only do road surfaces expand and contract with temperature extremes, but in the snow you need to make the roads passable so there’s damage from the snow plows.

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    UnclePanda
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally have seen three different people wake up while driving over the border to say, "Are we in Illinois?" BapBAM BapBAM BapBAM "What do you think?"

    Maggie Fulton
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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny, a lot of roads in Phoenix look like this. Some places are almost more patch than road.

    Pollywog
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't mind if the roads looked like that where I live. Much better than dodging potholes looking like a drunk driver!!

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    #41

    Tweet from Midwest vs. The Rest humorously describing cold Midwest weather, reflecting spot-on memes about Midwest life.

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    Ashlisha
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    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's all about the wind chill.

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    17 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it is 2 degrees outside, I am staying in inside wrapped in a blanket sitting in my recliner with the TV on even if the sun is shining outside.

    TACO Don's Authentic TexMex
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You aren't a real Midwesterner if you aren't wearing shorts on a fine day like that

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    keyboardtek
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What sun? I grew up in Buffalo and the winter and the sun do not interact.

    Geoffrey Scott
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It gets 32 degrees and sunny we are pleased as we KNOW stuff will be melting.

    #42

    Road signs and landmark bean sculpture representing Midwest life and agriculture, evoking craving for corn.

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    Ugh, do I have to?
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ouch. I'd be offended but I don't live there hehe

    Mike F
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a reason Lincoln left Indiana...

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    17 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the second time Indiana is put down. What is so wrong with Indiana?

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    Joe Russo
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Similar driving through Ohio and first hint of a hill, the first slightly interesting tree and you'll see "Welcome to Kentucky"

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    #43

    Two men dressed for cold Midwest weather crossing a snowy street in shorts and winter outfit, showcasing Midwest life memes.

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    Michael Largey
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. I'm a Midwesterner, but not an idiot. Well, not complete idiot anyway

    Rusty’scate
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in Massachusetts not the Midwest but northern and I wear shorts unless it’s single digits

    UnclePanda
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    2 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every fall on the college campus, we'd see couples holding hands, one in shorts and flip flops, the other in a head to toe parka. Love finds a way (through the sleeve, I guess).

    Kenny Kulbiski
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Conversely, it's 100 degrees out and some dude is walking around in shorts with a long sleeved black hoodie. Hood up.

    Sally Moen
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more concerned about the idiot wearing no hat

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    #44

    Parking lot filled chaotically with cars during Midwest winter, illustrating spot-on memes about Midwest life and corn cravings.

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    Ashlisha
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the random extra lane during a snow storm.

    Multa Nocte
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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are days I would have sworn that someone had to have watered the parking lot all night for it to be that icy and treacherous.

    UnclePanda
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks a little bit like an amorphous crystal. Probably for the same reasons.

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    #45

    Hand holding an ice cream cone with muddy snow resembling Midwest life in winter, highlighting Midwest memes and Midwest life.

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    Data1001
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We called that 'snurt' (or 'snirt'), a portmanteau of snow and dirt.

    UnclePanda
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Slush covers it pretty well: Snowy, Liquidy, Unsteady, Slippery, Harrowing.

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    keyboardtek
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My favorite winter fun is when I would be in my best dress clothes and dress shoes and step out of my car into ten inches of slush.

    #46

    Image of a local Wisconsin paper ranking various ranch dressings, highlighting Midwest life and corn cravings.

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    Multa Nocte
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't Hidden Valley no.1? It's certainly my favourite.

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    Sally Moen
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They left out the dry packets of ranch you mix at home, with sour cream and mayo and milk. My favorite brand is Uncle Dan's, an Idaho product that doesn't have bioengineered foods in it

    Lady Eowyn
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    56 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't stand ranch dressing at all.

    whiterabbit
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Homemade is infinitely better, healthier, and not hard to make. I have a great recipe if anyone is interested.

    Auntriarch
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend in Illinois sends me packets of Hidden Valley mix

    #47

    Midwest dive bar covered in snow during winter, capturing the cozy Midwest life vibe with rustic charm.

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    Data1001
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, and those places always have a daily dice game you can play to win the current jackpot (which is usually a collection of paper money stuffed into a big jar behind the bar). Plus, popcorn to snack on and cheap frozen pizza if you're really hungry.

    Nikole
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen those in the suburbs and they always look so inviting.

    TACO Don's Authentic TexMex
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    16 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always goes 1 of 2 ways. Either everyone stares like you are an outsider or everyone says 'sup

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    Michael Largey
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, a whole sort of Ed Gein feeling about them.

    keyboardtek
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many broken backs are incurred when they come out drunk and slip on the snow covered steps?

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    #48

    Man sitting at snow-covered picnic tables outside a brightly lit red building in Midwest life meme scene.

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    Multa Nocte
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Until there are, and then it seems like they are as packed as heavily as that snow is.

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    #49

    Thermostat set to 67 degrees indoors, highlighting a Midwest life humor moment about home temperature settings.

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    olaff 422
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is cold 67 colder than hot 67?

    Beth Wheeler
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    70 fir heat and 75 or 76 for AC

    Nikole
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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My AC is usually set to 73 or 74. I hate iceboxes.

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    Unicorn
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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    67°F is 19½°C. I prefer it a degree or so warmer.

    TACO Don's Authentic TexMex
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That... is exactly what my thermostat is set to at this exact moment lol

    Brian Droste
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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is to cold for me. The minimum I keep my thermostat on is 70 degrees.

    Aileen Grist
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm in the UK ours is anywhere from 17.5 - 20 degrees centigrade - 63.5 - 68 F.

    whiterabbit
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    65 at night, 69 during the day if I'm home.

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    #50

    Map of the United States with a hand-drawn border highlighting Midwest life regions and Corn-craving areas.

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    Geoffrey Scott
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the benefits of Soaring Eagle Casino. LOTS of good acts perform there. Steely Dan (RIP Walter), Lewis Black, etc..

    Sally Moen
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's funny that this whole Midwest thing excludes Colorado and parts of Texas. If you live in the US with vast plains, your weather and culture is midwest

    Robyn Hill
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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not totally true. Lots of artists come to Wichita and KC.

    olaff 422
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    11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an ex-roadie, I can assure you this is false.

    Rachel Reynolds
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