Every True Milwaukeean Has Had These 11 Bizarre Experiences At Least Once
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If you’ve spent any amount of time in Milwaukee, you’ll know that our city is unique. Our habits are a little out there, we’re obsessed with our food traditions, and we pronounce words differently than you. If you’re a true Milwaukeean, however, there are some interesting situations you’ve found yourself in that people from elsewhere simply cannot relate to. You know you’re a true Milwaukeean if you’ve experienced these ten strange situations.
Unless you've been told "it's ten minutes toward the lake," you're probably lost.
Here in Milwaukee, our weather is based on the light on top of the gas light building. You'll find yourself singing...
When the flame is red, it's warm weather ahead!
When the flame is gold, watch out for cold!
When the flame is blue, there's no change in view!
When there's a flickering flame, expect snow or rain!
When the flame is red, it's warm weather ahead!
When the flame is gold, watch out for cold!
When the flame is blue, there's no change in view!
When there's a flickering flame, expect snow or rain!
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You're sure to have your winter jacket and a shovel prepared just in case, even in May.
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Gotta get to work!
There's nothing like a beer and a brat for breakfast. The pregame is the game!
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It's not that weird... you have to see if your fresh cheese curd squeaks to know if it's real.
The only answer is "I'm from Milwaukee."
Despite living in a major city, people hear "Wisconsin" and think "farm."
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This is quite possibly the most touristy thing to do in Milwaukee, but we've all done it. If you're telling us you don't have a picture of yourself doing a thumbs up pose next to our bronze statue of The Fonz on our Riverwalk, you're lying.
It is the World's Largest Music Festival, after all.
It's hard not to - Milwaukeeans will always treat you like family!
Have you found yourself in any of these situations in Brew City? Let us know the weirdest one in the comments!
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