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If you’re a non-American planning to visit the United States for the first time, you’re likely eyeing the big cities you’ve seen in movies or on TV. This short list would likely include New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. If you’re looking for a party, Miami or Las Vegas would probably be on your radar.

Unless you’re planning to experience the sights and sounds of Chicago, the Midwest may not be a priority for you. But as the following screenshots may show you, life down there can be quite colorful.

If you’re from the region, these posts will likely resonate with you. Scroll through and enjoy!

#1

A tweet from Midwest vs. The Rest joking about the Midwest and their preference for long drives over flying.

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R Dennis
Community Member
4 months ago

Yep. Everything is within a day's drive if you time it right... well, everything east of The Rockies.

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    #2

    A tweet about unique Midwest culture and mixing cream cheese. This post provides insights into what the Midwest is.

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    R Dennis
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Smoked whitefish... mmmmmmmm

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    #3

    A Twitter post by @the_KATE_gatsby defining Midwest culture as using the garage to keep items cold. A unique place indeed!

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    Trillian
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Lived a year in MN. We had 'the little fridge' in the kitchen and 'the big fridge' aka the deck.

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    #4

    A social media post from Midwest vs. The Rest about Midwest unique culture and sayings.

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    UnclePanda
    Community Member
    Premium
    4 months ago

    aka The Slow No.

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    #5

    A tweet from Midwest vs. The Rest about Midwesterners getting offended when passed on the highway. Midwest culture insights.

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    Barbara Hill
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    I like it , if they are going faster than me, Cause it means if there's a cop ahead, they will get the ticket.

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    #6

    A social media post about Midwest gatherings, stating 10 types of salad without lettuce, showing unique Midwest culture.

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    Powerful Katrinka
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    And some of the “salads” have marshmallows in them.

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    #7

    A tweet from Midwest vs. The Rest, stating, In the Midwest we enter the home through the garage and save the fancy front door for guests.

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    Verena
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    This is a general rural thing. You know you belong to the inner circle of friends when the first thing you see when entering a house is the washing machine. Rural regions in Denmark & the Netherlands.

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    #8

    A meme comparing tumbleweed in the West (actual tumbleweed) versus in the Midwest (a damaged trampoline). The Midwest is unique.

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    UnclePanda
    Community Member
    Premium
    4 months ago

    We had no way to measure it but we could clearly see the 4-5 'touchdown prints' leading to an errant trampoline 200-300 yards from where it started.

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    #9

    A house with a steep, winding driveway, highlighting a unique aspect of The Midwest.

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    I always think about having to shovel the snow off them.

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    #10

    A Midwest church basement with wood paneling, blue carpet, and a framed picture of Jesus. A unique place.

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    With cookies and red punch, smell of coffee permeating.

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    #11

    A Twitter post describing a helpful act in The Midwest, showcasing its unique community.

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    Inigo Montoya
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    I was once backpacking in Oregon, and we were enjoying the view from atop Eagle Cap mountain. Another hiker joins us and we chat. We mention we got a flat tire on the VERY rough road in to the trailhead, and our spare was flat too. He hands us his truck keys, and asks us to drop it at a different trailhead after we fix our tire, so he can make a 1-way hike out of his trip. Win win!

    #12

    A humorous tweet from Midwest vs. The Rest about eating 36 deviled eggs, capturing the unique Midwest experience.

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    Duane Ringlein
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    I love me some deviled eggs

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    #13

    Four kids smiling with a tornado in the background, showing how unique the Midwest can be.

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    Bad Alchemy
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    The sky isn't quite green, so we're good for a minute.

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    #14

    An aerial view of a complex intersection with multiple roundabouts and highways, unique to the Midwest.

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    Sam Trudeau
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    How to make it clear when you have Manitoba drivers

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    #15

    A social media post from microplastics rectifier saying, "It's jarring for me when there are British people in the Midwest." This image highlights the unique aspects of the Midwest.

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    Did I say that out loud?
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    We're very, very lost.....or seeking refuge from Reform. Please take pity on us either way.

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    #16

    A beautiful dining room with an antique table, chairs, and a red rug, showcasing the unique Midwest lifestyle.

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    Paul C.
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    The main problem with hosting any sort of gathering, is that it involves people!

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    #17

    A tweet about the unique Midwest experience: a Minnesotan appears if you say it's cold, explaining real cold.

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    Helena
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Snowy Mary Snowy Mary Snowy Mary

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    #18

    A tweet from @midwestern_ope lists common phrases used by Midwest dads, offering a glimpse into the Midwest.

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    Jedi Panda
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    I have a Midwest dad and I approve this post

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    #19

    A tweet from Matthew J. Cordes, EA about hitting a deer twice, a common Midwest occurrence.

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    Bad Alchemy
    Community Member
    4 months ago (edited)

    My uncle hit an old bull that had wandered onto a backroad. He hit it with a tow truck. The bull died. So he hoisted it up onto the tow bed, took it home, and there was beef in the freezer for almost a year. For anyone out near Marshfield, WI about 35 years ago who had an old angus bull go missing, it was delicious.

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    #20

    A stack of napkins and a Kwik Trip tumbler in a car console, revealing a unique Midwest habit.

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    Glen Ellyn
    Community Member
    Premium
    4 months ago

    I generally get gas at the gas station.

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    #21

    A Twitter post by Midwest vs. The Rest listing 4 stages of saying I love you in the Midwest. A unique place.

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    Sam Trudeau
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    I've been to Wisconsin and had Culver's. It's like a Grill & Chill

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    #22

    A huge pork tenderloin sandwich, topped with lettuce and tomato, on a white plate, showcasing a unique Midwest dish.

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    CSX321
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Oh, Japan picked up on breaded pork a long time ago. "Tonkatsu" and it's delicious!

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    #23

    A tweet and reply contrasting Midwest versus New York school pride, highlighting unique aspects of the Midwest.

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    Ben
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    and my dad got me a job.

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    #24

    A man frantically explaining details on a board covered with papers and string, highlighting the unique Midwest experience.

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    Just Allen Today
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    I just hold up my hand and point to where I'm from on it.

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    #25

    A tweet from Midwest vs. The Rest discussing midwesterners saying "ope" and whispering "scuse me." A unique place indeed.

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    Jonas Fisher
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Or how clipped the "Thank you" is when it's both routine and directed toward someone close to us. The t-h-a-n are pretty much non-existent, and we end up just saying, "Cue" with a lift at the end.

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    #26

    Midwest images: twin corncob-like buildings, a corn mascot at Mitchell Corn Palace, and a field of white corn sculptures.

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    4 months ago

    Soybeans, too.

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    #27

    A tweet listing the hardest jobs: brain surgeon, aerospace engineer, and teaching someone Euchre, a unique Midwest experience.

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    Verena
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Is that connected with the half used pack of cards?

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    #28

    A humorous map explaining the Midwest, labeled with terms like Hot dish, Cheese, Corn, and Great Lakes. Unique Midwest characteristics.

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    Glen Ellyn
    Community Member
    Premium
    4 months ago

    I beg your pardon. North Dakota is WIND. Seemingly always windy.

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    #29

    A humorous tweet about living in the Midwest, stating rules about family and vacation. Clue you in about what the deal is.

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    Barbara Hill
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    And visit Six Flags once a month every summer, Disney who ?

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    #30

    A tweet from Maddie complaining about the unpredictable weather in the Midwest, highlighting its unique temperature swings.

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    This spring especially has been yo-yo temps in Mich.

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    #31

    A tweet by Gina Darling about The Midwest's unique place, detailing a man's confusion about North and South Korea.

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    Glen Ellyn
    Community Member
    Premium
    4 months ago

    This is not only in the midwest. Ignorance is common all over the US. Too many people just don't care to learn anything. I guess they cast out their curiosity bug.

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    #32

    A tweet about accidentally bumping into someone and saying ope, a common Midwest saying. A unique place indeed.

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    Erik Godfrey
    Community Member
    Premium
    4 months ago

    Every time!!

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    #33

    A tweet about the unique Midwestern urge to compare graduating class sizes, offering insight into Midwest culture.

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    Doug Moyer
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    My graduating class was 55...

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    #34

    A Twitter post by Sarah McCammon about roasting chicken and baking banana bread to keep her Midwest Woman card active.

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    Helena
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Flag on the play. No casserole?

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    #35

    A humorous image showing multiple speed limit signs (35, 55, 20, 70) and a police car, depicting the Midwest's unique driving experience.

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    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Speeding tickets are the town's sole source of income.

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    #36

    A building sign reading BEER, CHEESE & SAUSAGE, encapsulating the Midwest's unique character.

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    Did I say that out loud?
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Is it too late for me to emigrate?

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    #37

    A refrigerator drawer overflowing with various types of packaged cheese, highlighting a unique Midwest characteristic.

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    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    I'm a New Englander with a dedicated cheese drawer. We make a lot of cheese here.

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    #38

    A tweet from @holy_schnitt discussing ranch dressing and The Midwest. She states she would eat ranch on anything.

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    Glen Ellyn
    Community Member
    Premium
    4 months ago

    It's a change from ketchup on everything, right?

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    #39

    A humorous tweet from Iowa State University Police about excessive vaping on campus, making the Midwest view foggy.

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    Barbara Hill
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Yuk,yuk, witty Midwest cop humor.

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    #40

    A humorous tweet describing an awkward door-opening encounter, illustrating the unique Midwest experience.

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    azubi
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    In North Germany we let the other one pass saying "Schiet geht vorm Besen", which somehow doesn't sound quite as charming in the literal translation "dirt goes before the broom".

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    #41

    A tweet from Onion Person, No matter how cold it is outside in the Midwest, someone is smoking a cigarette outside a bar.

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    Barbara Hill
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Or out in the garage with the door open,because there is no smoking in the house.

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    #42

    A Midwest vs. The Rest tweet reads, "Nobody: Menards: save big money at Menards". This post relates to the Midwest.

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    VNES101
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    O O O ORIELLYYYYYY's Auto Parts... OW!

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    #43

    A humorous image of a huge container of ranch dressing in a fridge, dispensing into a cup. This highlights unique Midwest culture.

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    Spooticus Maximus
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Surprised someone doesn't have their mouth directly under it

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    #44

    An overgrown Big Boy statue in Michigan, surrounded by autumn leaves, reflecting the unique charm of the Midwest.

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    Khavrinen
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Bob Ozymandias' Big Boy.

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    #45

    A hand holds a stack of worn, dirty bills. The image is part of a social media post about the Midwest.

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    Gehti nIXON
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Probably a referenc to the Euchre card game, where you only use the cards 9-ace. That's why half of the deck looks used.

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    #46

    A tweet discussing Midwest culture: saying it feels nice out when it's 30 degrees. Unique Midwest insights.

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    Fred
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    "mid 30s" means a couple of degrees above freezing.

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    #47

    A Midwest vs. The Rest tweet showing an Illinois license plate and a large pothole, representing challenges in the Midwest.

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    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    4 months ago

    Drivers from every Midwestern state think drivers from the closest adjacent state are the worst.

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    #48

    A plate of golden-fried cheese curds with a side of dipping sauce, representing a unique Midwest experience.

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    Sara G.
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Drooling....

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    #49

    A social media post humorously defines Midwest culture, highlighting its uniqueness. It is one of many posts about the Midwest.

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    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Just today I received a "professional" Whatsapp message from a company saying they "f*cked up their order" when ordering from us. What do you reply?

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    #50

    A tweet by Dean Bean asking why people from the Midwest say melk instead of milk, highlighting Midwest uniqueness.

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    Barbara Hill
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Because , it's been mispronounced for years ,and will continued to be,

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    #51

    A tweet showcasing Midwest phrases used when angry, like "Listen here pal" and "For Pete's sake," highlighting the unique Midwest culture.

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    ADHD
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    the first one is very Scottish.

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    #52

    A Midwestern field next to a dirt road, under a hazy sky, highlighting the unique Midwest landscape.

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    Kelly Scott
    Community Member
    4 months ago (edited)

    That was the view that broke me back there. And I can still feel the humidity.

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    #53

    A tweet from @retired_juggalo about Midwest unique habits, specifically regarding drinking frequency.

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    #54

    A tweet by Nover about parents buying cheaper gas in Iowa while living in Illinois, highlighting Midwest characteristics.

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    Barbara Hill
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    They forget to account for the price of the gas to drive there ?

    #55

    A tweet about Midwest logic in March, putting away heavy coats despite blizzards. A unique look at the Midwest.

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Long sleeve tee, tee, flannel

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    #56

    A tweet from @rad_milk about ranch dressing's fictional origin. Humorous insights about The Midwest.

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    Barbara Hill
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Where do you get your ranch dressing with Black specks. Let us know so we won't.

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    #57

    A Midwest meme depicting Iowa returning to prairie and a chart showing plunging corn futures.

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    Kelly Scott
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    You know when you're out in the sticks in the Midwest when the hog and cattle prices are on the news.

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    #58

    A tweet from @swampboyfriend saying, "midwest culture is going to the fancy kroger." It shares a unique Midwest perspective.

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    ...or Meijer

    #59

    A tweet from Djew Holiday asking why Midwest people pronounce caramel as "Carmel." Unique Midwest insight.

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    Juls
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Dialect. Yes, accents are a thing that exists.

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    #60

    A tweet asking why Midwest households have beach-themed bathrooms, revealing unique Midwest quirks.

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    emlab kerba
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    the bathroom is the ocean, but the kitchen is a farm

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    #61

    Friends in swimwear bathing in a pothole next to an orange construction barrel, showcasing unique Midwest humor.

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    Barbara Hill
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Hospital Bills too, when they get an infection down there.

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    #62

    A hand inside a car making a gesture, captioned Let's confuse non midwesterners, about The Midwest.

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    Alder
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    That's pretty standard driving etiquette here in the UK!

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    #63

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    ADHD
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    WHAT THE F**K, NO JUST NO.

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    #64

    A tweet describing a bizarre house purchase, highlighting a unique Midwest interaction.

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    Barbara Hill
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Long, long time ago.

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    #65

    A social media post about a common Midwestern interaction: drivers signaling each other at a 4-way stop. Unique Midwest insights.

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    Chilli
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    *Scratches head in roundabout* a what now?

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    #66

    A map showing Aloha, Michigan on Mullett Lake. This post highlights the unique places in the Midwest.

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    Lil be lil
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Some crazy Hawaiian settled here and named it, basically said 'hello' and 'good bye' to Michigan!

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    #67

    A tweet by Colin Sikic describing Midwest culture as out-of-breath Mornin and a head nod to strangers. Unique Midwest insights.

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    #68

    A tweet about the Midwest, asking why people have a second fridge when their garage is a fridge for half the year.

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    Helena
    Community Member
    4 months ago

    Keep the food warm in the winter, cold in the summer.

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