Posted in Milwaukee December 09, 2017 by

7 Reasons Why People From Milwaukee Are Unbelievably Tough

Living in Milwaukee is great all around. We have the most fun summers, the best beer in the country, and we live on the most beautiful lakefront. In fact, Brew City is arguably the most underrated city in America. That said, being a Milwaukeean is sure to make you a stronger person. We go through many highs and lows, and always come out on top. Here are seven reasons why living in Milwaukee makes you one tough cookie.

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1. Let's start with the obvious: our winters are notoriously cold...
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Honestly, we don't get that much snow these days, but 40 below zero weather will make anyone stronger.
2. ...and the summer can be equally unbearable.
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Non-locals might not think it gets hot here, but we get both extremes. The humidity here is off the charts, but there's nothing better than a sunny day in the city.
3. We’re constantly compared to Chicago.
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There are some similarities, but Milwaukee is obviously better.
4. The Brewers and Bucks often break our hearts, but we'll always love them.
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You might think these relationships are unhealthy, but we'll never give up on our teams.
5. Construction is a constant struggle.
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Some cities have construction seasons. Ours is endless, and it brings out the worst in all of us... but is does also make us creative navigators.
6. We can sleep through anything.
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Late nights at the bar get pretty rowdy in MKE. You might not make it here if you're a light sleeper.
7. The headlines often paint the wrong picture.
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Milwaukee has developed a rough reputation due to our news headlines, and we're well aware of the problems in our city. Despite all of the negative talk, we stay positive and stick together to appreciate the good going on here and work toward an even brighter future.

Despite hardships, Milwaukeeans are tough! What do you think makes a person living in Milwaukee stronger? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.