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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!
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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.
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.
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Zig Zag Wanderer 19 hours ago
I love these scales. Like, tell me when my garbage bin will need relocation from another block!
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.
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.
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April Pickett 18 hours ago
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.
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TACO Don's Authentic TexMex 19 hours ago
Once again can confirm. I have lived in Kansas around 30 years and the roadwork on Kellogg in Wichita Kansas has never finished
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Brian Droste 20 hours ago
Since McDonald's fries are so durable, maybe we need to paved the roads in McDonald's fries.
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.
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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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Sally Moen 10 hours ago
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...
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Multa Nocte 15 hours ago
The awesome power of a group when it needs something done can't be over-estimated.
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Sonder Toffee 20 hours ago
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.
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.
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Eugene the Jeep 18 hours ago
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.
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TACO Don's Authentic TexMex 20 hours ago
Cheese dip, lil' smokies and the third is a wonderful mystery. If you're lucky some form of mac'n'cheese
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?
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Michael Largey 18 hours ago
In, but not of Indiana. Oh, yes - pain. All you need to know about Indiana is that it's the northernmost southern state.
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!
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Jeff White 19 hours ago
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.
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Multa Nocte 14 hours ago
In Indiana we always had to get in "Hoosier mama" and then laugh like an idiot.
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Multa Nocte 15 hours ago
There is nothing like watching harvesting machines when it is pitch black out! They seem like fictional monsters come to life.
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Michael Largey 17 hours ago (edited)
There may be not method to our madness, but there's plenty of m**h.
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Mother of Giants 16 hours ago
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.
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Helena 19 hours ago
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.
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Michael Largey 17 hours ago
Nope. I'm a Midwesterner, but not an idiot. Well, not complete idiot anyway
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Brian Droste 19 hours ago
I would like to take a road trip up around Michigan side of Michigan lake to visit some of the lighthouses.
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Brian Droste 20 hours ago
My face would be a 🙂when there is no snow and a 🙁 when there is snow.
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Multa Nocte 15 hours ago
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.
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Multa Nocte 14 hours ago
Until there are, and then it seems like they are as packed as heavily as that snow is.
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WednesdayAddams'HashbrownOrder 17 hours ago
True! Except they skip Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho too.
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Mel in Georgia 11 minutes ago
My hometown is in Ohio. Somebody commented here in Georgia (southern US) how they don't know how anyone would want to live in such a cold place. I said that there's something bracing and invigorating about a cold winter and I kinda miss it. Then I went back to visit. It was 36 degrees F and sleeting sideways. I thought, F this - I do not miss this at ALL!
Mel in Georgia 11 minutes ago
My hometown is in Ohio. Somebody commented here in Georgia (southern US) how they don't know how anyone would want to live in such a cold place. I said that there's something bracing and invigorating about a cold winter and I kinda miss it. Then I went back to visit. It was 36 degrees F and sleeting sideways. I thought, F this - I do not miss this at ALL!
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