Posted in Ohio History February 28, 2016 by

11 Ways Living In Ohio Ruins You For Life

Here in Ohio, sometimes we don’t realize how good we really have it. Day to day life in the Buckeye State is always interesting. Wether we’re dodging unbelievable amounts of potholes in the spring or large swarms of cicadas at the start of summer, it’s fair to say there’s never a dull moment. Our attractions can make out of state attractions seem dull—and there’s always something new to explore or try. Moving to another state (or even just visiting another state) can prove to be a genuine challenge. Here are 11 ways living in Ohio ruins you for life:

1. You’ll never be impressed by an out of state roller coaster.
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…because there’s literally no place in the world better than Cedar Point when it comes to roller coasters.
2. Predictable weather patterns and reliable seasons will bore you.
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(You mean it’s actually going to snow today instead of reach an unexpected 72 degrees? Where’s the fun in that?)
3. You may not always be able to get your city fix…
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4. …and your countryside fix all in the same weekend. (Except when you’re in Ohio, of course.)
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5. You'll quickly find that other states simply don’t have enough of these:
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Except for Pennsylvania anyway. Ohio is home to America's shortest and longest covered bridge though. That’s pretty cool.
6. You’ll always know that all other college football teams are inferior. ALL OF THEM.
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7. If you move out of state, you might have to actually start pronouncing some store names correctly and not in possessive form—and until you’ve learned to do so, people might make fun of you.
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(It’s "Meijer’s," "Kroger’s" and "JC Penney’s" here in Ohio, and we don’t care if that’s wrong because it just feels right to us.)
8. How much will your vote REALLY matter outside of a swing state?
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9. Not everyone is as friendly, laid back and low-maintenance as Ohioans are.
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We’re content and relatable. Humanity needs more of this.
10. The shores of Lake Erie:
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It’s like having an ocean without the icky salt water, sharks and jellyfish. Perfection? Basically.
11. Most states aren’t so full of surprises:
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(Which is just kind of sad, really.)

Can you relate to any of these? What other ways does Ohio ruin you for life?

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