Posted in Michigan May 31, 2016 by

8 Extremely Weird Things Only People From Michigan Do

The Michigander tends to stick out wherever he or she goes. It’s the little things, from the way we talk, to our obsession with the weather, to our lifelong sports rivalries. Let’s face it, it’s in our blood. So just how does one spot the weird behavior of a Michigan native? We’ve got some ideas.

1. We refer to stores like Meijer, Kroger, and JC Penney in the possessive form.
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"Hey, can you pick up some milk while you're at Meijer's?"
2. We find ourselves having to turn on both the A/C and the heater in the same day.
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Sometimes you need it, sometimes you don't.
3. We have our heaviest jackets and winter clothes on hand well into April or May, because we never know if the weather will suddenly take a turn for the worse.
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Better to be prepared.
4. We consider construction just another season in the year.
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Let's see, we've got winter, summer, construction... And maybe fall.
5. We have a distinct hatred for our Ohio neighbors.
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It's more of a healthy disdain.
6. We use the word “pop," not “soda.”
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Clearly, soda's for baking.
7. We smother our hot dogs in meat-only chili, mustard, and diced onions.
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And never ketchup!
8. We show people our palm when we want to tell them where we live.
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Who else has a "hand"y GPS at the ready everywhere they go?

Pretty much sums it up, right? Tell us, what are some tell-tale signs of the weirdness of Michiganders?

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