15 Undeniable Ways You Know You're From Michigan

It’s impossible to hide where you’re from. It’s written in all of our expressions, our mannerisms, and our belief systems. So what are some dead giveaways that tell others you’re from Michigan? We’ve come up with a few ideas to consider.

15) You don't hesitate to show people where you’re from by pointing to a spot on the back of your hand

13) The sunset over Lake Michigan is reason for applause

12) You actually know how to pronounce Ypsilanti, Charlevoix, Mackinac, Sault St. Marie, and Kalamazoo

11) And yes, you have to remind out-of-towners that Kalamazoo is a real place

10) You always wear layers with your Halloween costume

9) You joined in that collective, statewide groan when Wisconsin tried to claim mitten status

8) You've been embroiled in that eternal debate about which Faygo flavor is the best

7) You or someone you know has gotten a paid day off for the opening day of deer season

6) You can drive 60 mph through a 3-foot blizzard, without breaking a sweat

5) You experience two seasons in one day and do not even blink an eye

4) You measure distance in minutes, not miles when driving

3) Touring the fall colors is an autumn tradition

2) You still give people side eye when they show up driving a foreign car

1) You know how to pronounced and play Euchre

These are only a few attributes that make up a Michigander. Tell us, what are some other undeniable things about being from the Mitten State?

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15 Undeniable Ways You Know You're From The Great State Of Michigan

Serena Maria Daniels

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