Even when Ohioans travel to other states or countries, we’re pretty easy to spot. From diehard sports rivalries, we'll never let go of, to strange pronunciations, some undeniable trademarks of those of us who live here may have folks from other states wondering, "What is weird about Ohio?" Once you've lived in the Buckeye State long enough, it's not hard to spot signs that you're from Ohio. The following are just a few definite (and slightly strange) tip-offs that indicate if someone is from Ohio - and we'll wholeheartedly deny their weirdness. Let’s see how many of these funny things about Ohio you are guilty of doing.

1. We often randomly yell “O-H” and fully anticipate an “I-O” reply

It doesn't matter where we are. We want to know where our Ohioans at.

2. We spell our state’s name with our arms and take a photo - no matter where we are

We do this because WE CAN. You try spelling out Michigan with your arms and see how that goes.

3. We avoid ALL things blue and yellow

(Is that Michigan fan for real right now?!)

4. Many of us use the term “pop” instead of “soda”

AND YOU KNOW WHAT WE MEAN SO STOP ACTING LIKE WE’RE ALIENS.

5. We eat large amounts of shredded cheese and chili on top of spaghetti…

…because we dare to be different.

6. We also dip our French fries in our Wendy’s frosty…

…and we were doing it way before it was cool/socially acceptable.

7. We sometimes use the AC and heat on the same day

You don't have us fooled. We know the concept of four designated seasons is an absolute myth.

8. We can’t seem to agree on the way that “wash” is pronounced

Sometimes there’s an "r." Sometimes there isn’t.

9. We usually give directions based on a location’s proximity to a major city, and we give them in time increments, not miles

"It’s an hour outside of Cleveland" will be the sort of answers you get from us, and you really can’t expect anything else.Another example would be, the beautiful Hocking Hills are about an hour outside of Columbus:

10. Buffalo Wild Wings is “B-Dubs” to us

Don’t ask for an explanation. That’s just the way it is.

11. Stores such as Meijer, Kroger, and JC Penney are referred to in the possessive form

It’s "Meijer’s," "Kroger’s" and "JC Penney’s" here, and we don’t care if that’s wrong, because it just feels right to us.

12. We have the epitome of a love/hate relationship with our state. We relentlessly make fun of Ohio while claiming it’s the best state there is

It's complicated, but that's just one of those weird things about Ohio.

Want more weird things about Ohio? Check out this YouTube video by Hey There's this with some fun facts about things unique to Ohio.

https://youtu.be/sfXJwOViKtg?si=rfbtIfTatTKJhvbF

What are some other funny things about Ohio? There are several that I have no problem admitting to, that other folks might find weird. Can you think of any other telltale signs you're from Ohio? Share your thoughts with us!

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