Whether you realize it or not, residing in the Badger State has some long-lasting effects. It’s true, and the proof is in the habits shared by a majority of Wisconsinites. From the things we eat to the clothes we wear, most of us possess a certain set of habits that may seem odd to outsiders but are completely normal to us. Still need convincing? Read on for 10 odd habits you might have if you call Wisconsin home.

1. You consider anything above 50 degrees shorts weather.
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When others from warmer climates are bundling up, we Wisconsinites are donning shorts and flip-flops.
2. You put ranch dressing on…everything.
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If we had it our way, ranch dressing would be its own food group. It's not just for salads - you could seriously eat the creamy concoction with just about anything, from raw veggies to pizza and sandwiches. Lots of restaurants, like State Street Brats, even serve up their own signature blend.
3. You prefer your food on a stick.
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Food on a stick may be a festival thing, but that doesn’t mean you have to attend a festival to get some. Restaurants and food trucks throughout the state sell food in this convenient to-go fashion. Nearly as impressive as the availability of food on a stick is the variety. Here in Wisconsin, you’ll find everything from cherry pie on-a-stick to fish and chips on-a-stick.
4. You listen to your cheese curds.
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Any true Wisconsinite knows that cheese curds are best when they're fresh – not only because they taste good, but because they squeak when you bite into them (which is partly why we eat them).
5. You have an undying loyalty to Culver’s.
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You can keep Dairy Queen. We’ll take Culver’s any day of the week!

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6. You put beer in your soup (or know someone who does).
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Here in Wisconsin, we love beer and we love cheese, so it only makes sense that, somewhere along the way, someone put the two together, creating the most quintessential Wisconsin dish ever. Yes, we’re talking about beer cheese soup. And whether you love it or hate it, there’s no denying that it’s a Wisconsin classic.
7. You can’t help but brag about your ability to drive in a blizzard.
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Navigating icy, snowy roadways is a true talent, one afforded to most life-long Wisconsinites. And when you can drive in a blizzard like nobody’s business, why not brag about it?!
8. You will BBQ any time of year.
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If it means shoveling snow to clear a path to the grill, so be it.
9. Forget playing with your food; you wear it.
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In other places, someone wearing a hat that looks like a giant wedge of cheese is likely to garner a few strange looks, but not in Wisconsin.
10. You don’t travel lightly.
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We Wisconsinites like to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws at us, including skidding off the road in a snowstorm, which is why most of us keep a winter storm survival kit in our cars.

So, how many of these apply to you? What else would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments section.

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