There are some things you must be from Indiana in order to understand. In fact, here are 12 things Hoosiers find themselves having to explain to outsiders.

1. Your favorite colors, and the color of your clothing are of upmost importance.
Steve Baker
Basically, this means you shouldn’t be seen wandering around in anything other than blue and white on days the Colts play. More importantly, don’t be caught wearing the other teams' colors on game day!
2. No, Indiana is not just one massive cornfield. Only about 60 percent of the state is cornfield.
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3. A sport is not a hobby, it is part of your soul. If you don’t like sports, you should probably leave.
Jeffrey Beall
4. Hoosiers are more diverse than the rest of the United States thinks.
Steve Baker
Did you know Bloomington is technically the 4th gayest city in the United States? Of course, Indiana does largely hold many traditional conservative values and has voted Republican in most elections. You could say we are a diverse group.
5. Thermal underwear and water should be kept in your vehicle at all times.
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You really should give up on predicting the weather while you are here, but you should make sure you are prepared for anything. Keeping clothing for all the seasons in your car, and a little water never hurts.
6. You must either love the colors cream and crimson or black and gold. You have to pick a side.
C. Kelly Roberts

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Basically, this is a decision between Indiana University or Purdue University. Be careful which side you choose.
7. The folks in Southern Indiana tend to be more laid back than the rest of the state.
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8. Pizza King is the only pizza place you should think about going to.
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9. No, you aren’t from a small town. You probably don’t know what a small town is.
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Nashville, Indiana only has about 800 residents and Livonia is home to little more than 120. Now, that is a small town.
10. A tractor will get you where you need to go just the same as any other automobile.
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11. Keeping track of the time gets confusing if you travel around the state.
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A lot of people just assume all of Indiana is in Eastern Standard Time. Truth is, there are six counties in the northwest part of the state and six in the southwest that are actually in Central Time. If you think that’s confusing just try visiting during Daylight Savings Time when things really get crazy.
12. Holiday World isn’t just a winter attraction.
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It is a common misconception that Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana is a place you can only visit in December. This theme park celebrates all the major holidays with sections of the park dedicated to each one.

Can you think of a time where you found yourself in a situation with someone from another state who was lost and confused in what was going on? Don’t blame them. Hoosiers do things differently. Can you think of anything you do that only a Hoosier would understand?

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