Ode to Michigan
sonny
2,117 Posts
My Aunt and Uncle, from the center of the thumb, sent me this. .Thought it was pretty cute and that the Michigan delegation of forumites might enjoy..some of these you see in other State Odes, but some are pretty unique to Michiganders.
Michibillie and proud of it!
Are you from Michigan?
You are if:
1. You've never met any celebrities.
2. "Vacation" means going to Cedar Point.
3. At least 1 member of your family disowns you the week of the Michigan/Michigan State game.
4. Half the change in your pocket is Canadian.....eh!
5. You drive 86 mph on the highway and pass on the right.
6. Your idea of a traffic jam is 40 cars waiting to pass an orange barrel.
7. You know how to play (and pronounce) Euchre.
8. It's easy to get VERNORS Ginger Ale, Sanders Hot Fudge sauce, AND Faygo Pop.
9. You know how to pronounce "Mackinac."
10.You've had to switch on the "heat" and the "A/C" in the same day.
11.You bake with SODA and drink a POP.
12.The movie "Escanaba in Da Moonlight" wasn't funny. You consider it a documentary.
13.Your little league game was snowed out.
14.The word "thumb" has geographical, rather than anatomical significance
15.You show people where you grew up by pointing to a spot on your right hand.
16.Traveling coast-to-coast means driving from Port Huron to Muskegon.
17.You measure distance in minutes.
18.When giving directions, you refer to "A Michigan Left."
19.You know that Kalamazoo not only exists, but isn't that far from Hell.
20.Your year has 2 seasons: Winter and Construction.
21.Home Depot on any Saturday is busier than toy stores at Christmas.
22.You know when it has rained because of the smell of worms.
23.Owning a Japanese car was a hangin' offense in your hometown.
24.You believe that "down south" means Toledo.
25.YOU ACTUALLY "GET" THESE JOKES AND FORWARD THEM ON TO ALL YOUR MICHIGAN FRIENDS
Michibillie and proud of it!
Are you from Michigan?
You are if:
1. You've never met any celebrities.
2. "Vacation" means going to Cedar Point.
3. At least 1 member of your family disowns you the week of the Michigan/Michigan State game.
4. Half the change in your pocket is Canadian.....eh!
5. You drive 86 mph on the highway and pass on the right.
6. Your idea of a traffic jam is 40 cars waiting to pass an orange barrel.
7. You know how to play (and pronounce) Euchre.
8. It's easy to get VERNORS Ginger Ale, Sanders Hot Fudge sauce, AND Faygo Pop.
9. You know how to pronounce "Mackinac."
10.You've had to switch on the "heat" and the "A/C" in the same day.
11.You bake with SODA and drink a POP.
12.The movie "Escanaba in Da Moonlight" wasn't funny. You consider it a documentary.
13.Your little league game was snowed out.
14.The word "thumb" has geographical, rather than anatomical significance
15.You show people where you grew up by pointing to a spot on your right hand.
16.Traveling coast-to-coast means driving from Port Huron to Muskegon.
17.You measure distance in minutes.
18.When giving directions, you refer to "A Michigan Left."
19.You know that Kalamazoo not only exists, but isn't that far from Hell.
20.Your year has 2 seasons: Winter and Construction.
21.Home Depot on any Saturday is busier than toy stores at Christmas.
22.You know when it has rained because of the smell of worms.
23.Owning a Japanese car was a hangin' offense in your hometown.
24.You believe that "down south" means Toledo.
25.YOU ACTUALLY "GET" THESE JOKES AND FORWARD THEM ON TO ALL YOUR MICHIGAN FRIENDS
Comments
I'm still trying to picture what a Michigan left is. Why can't you just turn left and be done with it?
A California stop (aka California Roll)is you don't really stop at a stop sign- you just slow down real slow to about 1 or 2 mph, look for a cop and then go. We are just too busy to fully stop.
And what is the smell of worms like? :-?
Also, to add to the list, you know you're from Michigan if you size your child's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.
The only thing i woudl add, and my wife still says it subconciously, is you know your from Michigan if you say "Youse guys".
Actually in #4, I thought Canadian was the official currency of Michigan.
#1, I've met a few celebrities - when I went to Chicago.
#19, While it is true that Kalamazoo is near Hell, it is also near Climax (would that be a near climax?)
#20 is wrong - Michigan actually has 3 seasons, 1) Winter, 2) Construction 3) Hotter than Hell
But this has been educational. To date, my knowledge of Michigan has been limited to "Home Improvement" reruns and "Crossing The Bridge." (an OK movie).
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