Posted in Idaho
January 01, 2019
9 Foolproof Ways To Make Someone From Idaho Cringe
Idahoans are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. It must be something in our blood. However, there are a handful of things that are bound to make us cringe if you do them. If you do one of these things in front of an Idahoan, you might just discover a side to us that you never knew existed. Check out these nine foolproof ways to make someone from Idaho cringe, and avoid doing any of them at all costs.
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A surefire way to make an Idahoan's blood boil is to tell us you just moved here. Add "from California" and "for the cheap housing prices" for an extra bonus. Don't get us wrong. We're welcoming people. But we have our limits.
Here in Idaho, we respect our natural areas more than anything. We consider ourselves lucky to have access to pristine, untouched landscapes. However, they've stayed pristine because we keep them that way. "Leave no trace" isn't just a saying here—it's a way of life that you better abide by.
We'll know right away if you're new to Idaho by the way you pronounce places like "Moscow", "Coeur d'Alene", or even "Boise". Maybe you should study up on pronounciations beforehand.
Yep, our summers are hot and our winters are cold. Complaining about the weather just isn't something we do here, especially since it's known to change in an instant. We're just thankful to experience four distinct seasons!
Every Idahoan has told somebody where they are from only to get "So do you, like, live on a potato farm?" in return. Not only is this a totally preposterous idea (why would everybody in Idaho live on a potato farm?), it's just downright ignorant. Yes, we are famous for potatoes, but there's a lot more to Idaho than that.
Another question that Idahoans are familiar with is "So what do you do there?", as if Idaho is some distant, remote island that lacks electricity, running water, and other signs of civilization. Nope. If anything, there is an endless amount of things to do and recreational opportunities here in the Gem State. If you find yourself bored, you're probably doing it wrong.
How is it possible for some people to go their entire lives without hearing about Idaho? Every Idahoan has experienced what it's like to have their home state confused for Iowa, or even Ohio.
One of the main things that Idahoans are known for by out-of-state visitors is just how dang nice we are. It's true. Idahoans are well-mannered people who will say hello to you on the street and the hold the door open for you. It's just the way we do things around here, so be sure to take note if you visit our state.
As we just mentioned, Idahoans are nice people. However, we won't hesitate to show you our "not so nice" side if you insult our home. Idaho isn't just a place to live for many of us. It's part of who we are and we couldn't be more proud of it.
What do you think? Is there anything you would add to this list? If you enjoyed this list of foolproof ways to make someone from Idaho cringe, you’re bound to love 12 Things No Self-Respecting Idahoan Would Ever Do.
