12 Extremely Weird Things Only People From Ohio Do
April Dray
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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, there are some undeniable trademarks of those of us who live here that may have folks from other states wondering, “What is so 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 weird things about Ohio you are guilty of doing. There are several that I, personally, have no problem admitting to, that other folks might find weird.
1. We often randomly yell out “O-H” and fully anticipate an “I-O” reply.
2. We spell our state’s name with our arms and take a photo - no matter where we are.
3. We avoid ALL things blue and yellow.
4. Many of us use the term “pop” instead of “soda.”
5. We eat large amounts of shredded cheese and chili on top of spaghetti…
6. We also dip our French fries in our Wendy’s frosty…
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7. We sometimes use the AC and heat on the same day.
8. We can’t seem to agree on the way that “wash” is pronounced.
9. We usually give directions based on a location’s proximity to a major city, and we give them in time increments, not miles.
Another example would be, the beautiful Hocking Hills are about an hour outside of Columbus:
10. Buffalo Wild Wings is “B-Dubs” to us.
11. Stores such as Meijer, Kroger, and JC Penney are referred to in the possessive form.
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.
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.
What are some other funny things about Ohio? Can you think of any other telltale signs you’re from Ohio? Share your thoughts with us!
Did you know that we created the first hot dog in Ohio? Read about more things unique to Ohio that might surprise you. If you’re from Ohio – and as proud of your state as I am – why not show it off by wearing your Ohio roots for all to see? And if you’re searching for some one-of-a-kind adventures, check out these top-rated attractions in Ohio that we recommend you are bound to discover even more strange things in Ohio.
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