Posted in Michigan November 04, 2017 by Sophie Boudreau

12 Downright Funny Memes You’ll Only Get If You’re From Michigan

Living in the Great Lakes State certainly has its perks, but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows (especially when winter rolls around). Thankfully, we Michiganders know how to poke fun at ourselves, and we’re always game for a bit of lighthearted commiseration over the struggles of life here in Michigan. Check out these 12 memes that you’ll only understand if you’re a true blue Michigander.

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1. Sigh. The pothole struggle is all too real.

2. Oh, the lifelong pain of being a Lions fan. We’ll make it to the Super Bowl… next year.

3. We’ll avoid controversy and let you make up your mind about this one — does your county’s label fit reality?

4. Ugh, did anybody else notice those first few flakes of snow last weekend? Here’s to hoping it holds off for a few more weeks!

5. Regardless of politics, one thing is for sure: Ohio State is the WORST.

6. No matter how far you stray from Michigan, you’ll always long for Vernors when your stomach starts to churn. It’s a proven fact!

7. If you’re a Michigander, we bet you’ve come across at least a few scenes like this.

8. Okay, okay — we couldn’t resist another Lions meme. So painfully true.

9. We Michiganders are still patting ourselves on the back for this one.

10. 60 degrees?! Sounds like barefoot weather to me!

11. Now here’s some construction we can all get behind.

12. One final Lions meme to round out the bunch — because it eases the agony when we can laugh about our ill-fated hopefulness. Sigh. We’ll get there one day!

Have you come across any hilarious Michigan-related memes you’d like to share? We’d love to see some of your favorites in the comment section below. Keep laughing, Michigan!