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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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Robyn Hill
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4 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.

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

Do NOT turn on high beams

Brian Droste
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9 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. .

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    #2

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

    Memories from 45+ years ago suddenly unlocked.

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

    But only at a gas station.

    Laura MG
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    9 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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    6 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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    Angela C
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    6 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

    #3

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

    Wasn't that everywhere though?

    S Bow
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    9 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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    Deborah Schuler
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    3 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
    Community Member
    2 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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    Michael Largey
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    8 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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    7 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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    Robyn Hill
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    Ashlisha
    Community Member
    9 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.

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    9 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.

    Sally Moen
    Community Member
    50 minutes 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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    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

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

    I grew up in the 70s, more like…

    wowbagger
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    7 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.

    Lotekguy
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    2 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.

    olaff 422
    Community Member
    4 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
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dont think that's regional specific

    #5

    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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    8 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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    5 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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    8 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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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    Floeckchen
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    8 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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    2 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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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The peak of healthy, American eating...

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    #6

    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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    10 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
    Community Member
    9 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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    8 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
    Community Member
    10 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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    7 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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    Bani Daniell
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    2 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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    6 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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    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
    Community Member
    9 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!

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    8 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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    9 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+

    Sally Moen
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    45 minutes 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

    #8

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

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    Data1001
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    7 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.

    Charlotte
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    7 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

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    10 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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    10 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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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #9

    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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    9 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.

    April Pickett
    Community Member
    8 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.

    Helena
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    9 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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    49 minutes 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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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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

    heated driveway? Wow, you must have some money!

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    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

    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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    8 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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    7 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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    Sally Moen
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    40 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or the back door that leads directly into the kitchen

    Michael Largey
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    7 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.

    #11

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

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    8 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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    8 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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    10 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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    5 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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    6 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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    3 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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    7 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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    3 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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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #12

    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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    43 minutes 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...

    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

    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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    10 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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    7 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.

    Sally Moen
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    41 minutes 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
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    7 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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    #14

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

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    TACO Don's Authentic TexMex
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    9 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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    7 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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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No way. The trees are all the same.

    #15

    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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    8 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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    9 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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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You clearly haven’t been to Utah

    Unicorn
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    2 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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    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. 

    #16

    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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    8 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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    7 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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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump claims the election was rigged.

    #17

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

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    #18

    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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    9 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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    April Pickett
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    8 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.

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

    No, I think the first picture is Easter.

    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

    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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    7 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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    9 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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    8 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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    10 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.

    #20

    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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    10 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.

    MeFromTheFBI
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    8 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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    5 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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    Sally Moen
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    38 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Five Guys says Hold My Fries

    #21

    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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    5 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
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    7 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!

    Lotekguy
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    2 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.

    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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    #22

    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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    5 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.

    #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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    8 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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    7 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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    9 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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    9 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my favorite ballads.

    Nikole
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    9 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.

    #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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    9 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
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not pop, that's oopa!

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    #26

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

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    Helena
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    9 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
    10 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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    7 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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    8 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.

    #27

    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
    10 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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    9 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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    #28

    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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    9 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
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    9 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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    9 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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    Sally Moen
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    36 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    #29

    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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    5 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.

    #30

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

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

    #31

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

    There's a reason Lincoln left Indiana...

    Brian Droste
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    10 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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    #32

    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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    10 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.

    Mike F
    Community Member
    10 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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    5 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. 😴

    Gigi
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    9 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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    #33

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

    With great powers come great snow drifts.

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

    I knew the plight of poor Randy all too well.

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

    “I can’t put my arms down!”

    #34

    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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    5 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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    4 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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    Maggie Fulton
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    3 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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    5 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!!

    #35

    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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    5 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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    30 minutes 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

    Auntriarch
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    48 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend in Illinois sends me packets of Hidden Valley mix

    #36

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

    Otherwise known as"no-see-ums"!

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

    Oh, I forgot about those! Fu‍ck those things!

    #37

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

    It's all about the wind chill.

    Brian Droste
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    10 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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    9 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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    #38

    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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    7 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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    8 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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    5 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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    7 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.

    Sally Moen
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    22 minutes 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

    #39

    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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    4 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.

    #40

    Map meme comparing the actual size of Minnesota to the United Kingdom, highlighting Midwest life humor with corn cravings.

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

    That could be a number of states.

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

    Someone told a UK citizen "You could fit your whole country into Nebraska." The Brit replied "Yes, but why would I want to?"

    Auntriarch
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    49 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you said let's drive across the state that would be reasonable. If you said let's drive from Devizes to Perth, I'd think you were mad. We used to drive all day and think nothing of it in SA, but here in UK I wince at the thought of a four hour journey.

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

    Hehe, im from Belgium, and yeah its really hard to comprehend how large the states are

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

    The point here is that Minnesota is known for having a lot of lakes, not for exceptional square mileage.

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

    Yeah, but there are a lot of farms in the south and trees and lakes up north, so much of the state is lightly populated.

    #41

    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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    5 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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    5 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.

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    #42

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

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    Brian Droste
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    9 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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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's because Lake Superior keeps it's dead

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

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

    #43

    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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    6 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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    5 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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    9 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.

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

    I'd rather drive for entertainment purposes that live in a place like that.

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    Sally Moen
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    29 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, trailers can have small rooms

    #44

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

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    Sally Moen
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    26 minutes 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
    Community Member
    4 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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    4 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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    5 hours ago

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    #45

    Empty Midwest cornfield alongside a dirt road under a cloudy sky, reflecting Midwest life and corn farming culture.

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

    Live in Kansas. Can confirm. Nothing says Midwest like 50+ MPH gusts when the fields are being plowed. Please add "your momma" jokes as you see fit.

    April Pickett
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you close your eyes to a squint, when the wind blows the wheat, it can sort of look like waves at the beach. Use your imagination.

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

    We offer more variety. The beach is always the same, but the cornfield becomes a soybean field in alternating years, sporting a completely different look.

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

    If you live near a cornfield, you probably have that superpower of being able to, at a glance while driving by, tell what is growing in any random field. Canola, spinach, corn, barley, sorghum, etc

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

    We lived in Versailles, Indiana (population 2,113 - pronounced Vurh-sale - too funny) for a year and then moved to Butlerville (population 282) for a year. My gosh there were a lot of crops. But it was flat. I currently live in a village in France that has a population of about 1200, but we have a large chateaux (castle) in "town" and lots of people come and go such that there are always people about. We are also up on a hill, so you can see for kilometres, and it is very agricultural but you can get a nice view of the crops. In Indiana you just knew that there were crops, but couldn't see them all.

    #47

    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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    7 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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    4 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

    Sally Moen
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    20 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more concerned about the idiot wearing no hat

    #48

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

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    Beth Wheeler
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    8 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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    7 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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    TACO Don's Authentic TexMex
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    4 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

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

    Why is cold 67 colder than hot 67?

    Brian Droste
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    8 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.

    Unicorn
    Community Member
    2 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.

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

    67°? Is OP part polar bear?

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

    During the energy crisis, my dad kept our house at 62 during the day and 58 at night. But I think sometimes the heat didn't come on at night, because I swear there were mornings I got out of bed and it felt like I was stepping onto an ice rink.

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    #49

    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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    10 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!!

    #50

    Small Midwest town street decorated with holiday lights, cars parked along the road, capturing Midwest life charm.

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

    They always did look perky during the holidays, even the smallest, meanest sh‍it‍ho‍le would light up and look festive.

    #51

    Cave in Missouri storing 1.4 billion pounds of cheese, showcasing Midwest life and culture in a unique storage facility.

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

    When Armageddon hit (probably sooner than we would like), at least we will have plenty of cheese!

    April Pickett
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the Federal cheese surplus. Once a long time ago, the Feds broke out a bunch of the cheese to feed the homeless and people on welfare.

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

    I remember when people could get big chunks of cheese like that from the government. Do they still give it out? How long does it last?

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

    That's a federal project to protect the rest of the country if Wisconsin ever secedes.

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    #53

    Cleveland cityscape with river and bridge, highlighting a Midwest life meme about family vacation destinations.

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

    A Cleveland trifecta.. Tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the afternoon. Go to a baseball game in the evening. Leave for home the next morning.

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

    You should also drive around picturesque University Circle, which is neither circular nor part of a university.

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

    This cannot be true. It says "destination", not city, so you mean tell me this scores higher than the national parks, coastlines, Blue Ridge and Rocky mountains, Disney/Universal, etc.

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

    Well we ARE only 11 days into 2026, so take that for what it's worth.

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    #54

    Side-by-side images showing midwest life contrast with foggy outdoors and dry grass lawn near houses.

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

    You plan your trips by the weather report.

    The Starsong Princess
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You make a plan then watch the weather report for two weeks. First it says the days will be fine, then six inches of Sonos, then fine. Basically, it’s a crapshoot.

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

    And all honesty, whenever we make plans, the scene on the left is the one I hope for.

    #55

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

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    Nikole
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    9 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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    9 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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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

    Data1001
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    7 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.

    #56

    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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    4 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.

    #58

    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
    Community Member
    7 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.

    #59

    US temperature map highlighting the cold Midwest region during winter, capturing Midwest life in cold weather.

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

    Usually occurs the 3rd or 4th week of January and lasts till the 2nd week of February. May reappear in early March for 5 to 7 days.

    #60

    Hands peeling back the cardboard from a Pillsbury Grands crescent roll can, a spot-on meme about Midwest life.

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

    Those are so good fresh out of the oven.

    Multa Nocte
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    4 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't say this very loudly since I now live in France, but I DO miss those.

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

    The frozen ones are much h better. They are the closest you can get to homemade biscuits.

    #61

    Midwest life meme showing a fluctuating 10-day weather forecast with temperatures ranging from 19 to 75 degrees.

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

    That is about right. Where I live it was a high of Friday morning of about 62 Fahrenheit, Sunday morning it is going to be about 24 degrees fahrenheit.

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

    We had thunderstorms night before last, it's snowing like crazy today.

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

    We had thunderstorms too! No snow though. It was 60 on Thursday and right now it's 32. Edit: I just took out the garbage and there is a dusting of snow.

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

    This says, don't shovel the driveway all will be fine by Saturday.

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

    And sometimes, that high of 70 occurs at 6am, and by the time you get home from work, it’s 20 and blizzard conditions.

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

    Oklahoma, although farther south, used to have highly variable weather like this.

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    #62

    Map meme highlighting a passive aggressive border in Midwest life, reflecting spot-on Midwest humor and culture.

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

    Yes,when they were dividing up Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, I don't know why they didn't make the bottom of Michigan straight.

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

    Because Michigan and Ohio were fighting over the port of Toledo. That line was carefully negotiated separately from the Indiana-Michigan border. (Wisconsin was the loser of that war, btw.)

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    #63

    Crock pot with pot roast and chopped onions and peppers, capturing Midwest life and comfort food vibes.

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

    Looks like somebody forgot to turn it on, the meat is still raw.

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

    And now I know what I'm making tomorrow. Thank you.

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

    I made pot roast last week. It was beef my Dad raised and it was delicious!!! Literally melt in your mouth. With onions, carrots and mashed potatoes!

    Auntriarch
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    41 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just found a reason to visit Iowa...

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

    Nothing like a lovely pot roast!

    #64

    Tweet about Midwest life humor with affordable home listing in Gary, Indiana, highlighting Midwest life and corn cravings.

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

    For $150k you can own a large portion of Gary.

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

    That's the way they built them before and right after WWII.

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

    I live in Indiana, I heard thst Gary Indiana is not a place you want to live in.

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

    Gary was founded in the early 20th century as a steel manufacturing center. When the US steel industry collapsed, so did Gary.

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

    I used to think Chicago was much further up the lakeshore than it is. When I was a kid, you could not see the end of the lake even from the Top of the Rock. (The observation deck on the Prudential Building, the tallest building in Chicago in the early 1960's.) The end of the lake was completely obscured by the smog generated by the steel mills in East Chicago, Hammond, and Gary.

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

    I've driven through Gary Indiana a few times. It is not a pleasant-looking place.

    Ursula S.
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Google mapped it, even knowing one does not live in Gary, Indiana. Too many vehicles blocking the view of the house.

    #65

    Two jars labeled swear jar and saying sorry unnecessarily jar filled with coins, illustrating Midwest life humor and culture.

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

    We are right next to Canada, after all.

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

    I sometimes just apologize for being present or not present.

    #66

    Tweet about people living in Iowa with a welcome sign, highlighting Midwest life and craving some corn humor.

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

    If you want to understand the Midwest, visit Iowa. If you want to misunderstand the Midwest, visit Chicago.

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

    I lived in Iowa City for 17 years and loved it!

    #67

    Group of people drinking in a well-lit garage at night, capturing Midwest life and its unique social traditions.

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

    Best new years eve I've ever had, got sloshed with friends in a garage, telling stories and playing board games. Laughed so hard I fell out of my folding chair and woke up to mimosas the next day.

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

    1. It's more fun for guys to be in the garage. 2. The wife won't let them in the house.

    #69

    Tweet showing a Midwest meme about Missouri’s Kansas City and St. Louis trying to leave, highlighting Midwest life humor.

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

    They are leaving. Going across the border to Kansas.

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

    Both have the same reason as any other Blue city in a very Red state.

    #70

    Map showing Midwest life meme with red lines highlighting rivers making the Eastern half of the US an island, related to Midwest life.

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

    Dies anyone else see a person in the red outline with a really long arm?

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

    I saw that right away - glad it wasn't just me!

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    John Dilligaf
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the entire continental Unites States s an island, if you get right down to it

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    #72

    Man in shorts and t-shirt walking on a snowy Midwest street, showcasing Midwest life resilience in winter weather.

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

    There's always at least one bro doing this

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

    40°, sunny, light wind - top goes down on the convertible for local driving. Not so if I'll be driving at interstate highway speeds.

    #73

    Two SUVs driving in heavy snow, showcasing Midwest life with snow-covered vehicles on snowy roads.

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

    Nah, in the first pic you probably wouldn't have even cleared off the entire windshield -- just enough to see through. The snow can get really icy when it settles on your windshield and make it super difficult to scrape off. When you just need to get to work without being late, sometimes all you can do is clean off the headlights, taillights and that little hole to see out of, lol.

    Beth Wheeler
    Community Member
    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Us the person in the 1st puc trying to k**l somebody? I live near Raleigh NC where we don't get much snow & I always clear as much as I can from my van.

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

    You left out the third type: the ones who keep the car in the garage and warm it up before going out so any snow that falls on it melts instantly.

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

    Where I live the cars are parked on the street. People pour warm water over the windscreen, which freezes when it hits the ground.

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

    Problem is the guy behind in the 1st picture doesn't have snow tires.

    #74

    List of top Midwest side dishes from Oreo fluff to Buffalo Chicken Dip in a humorous meme about Midwest life and food cravings.

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

    I'll take the potatoes and meatballs

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

    Oh, I could go for some cheesy potatoes!

    #77

    Road sign warning of a hidden dip on a rural roadside with trees and fields, illustrating Midwest life memes.

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    BioMom
    Community Member
    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The midwest?? Most likely Ranch!

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

    dip is also dip when upside down. I don't know why I find this funny.

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

    That looks like a UK road sign.

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

    Considering that sign appears to be in Ireland (opposite side of the road), it's going to have some type of beer in it.

    #79

    Text meme about Midwest life showing the brain resisting saying "ope" after accidentally bumping into someone.

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