Eventually they catch on, but these phrases may be a bit confusing to newcomers.
- Could I get that with a side of ranch, please?
Mike Mozart/Flickr Ranch dressing, that is. Preferably a large cup.
- Would you like some puppy chow?
Kara/Flickr No, we aren’t asking if you’d like to eat dog food. It’s a delicious treat made from Chex Mix cereal, peanut butter, melted chocolate, and powdered sugar. You’ll love it.
- Knee high by the fourth of July!
John Lillis/Flickr We’re talking about our corn. So much corn…
- Are you riding RAGBRAI?
Darren Stueber/Flickr You know, the cross-state bike ride that thousands of people from all over the country participate in.
- Wanna play corn hole?
Tony Alter/Flickr It’s important that you say yes. Don’t know how to play? Any Iowan would be happy to teach you.
- Did you hear who the new pork queen is?
Jeff Kubina Follow/Flickr It’s quite an honor, actually.
- Let’s take gravel.
Scott McLeod/Flickr We understand that taking the slow way home is often much nicer than the highway.
- This year’s butter cow is amazing.
Quinn Dombrowski/Flickr We know that it’s actually a cow sculpture made from butter. Unless you are an Iowan, the term butter cow may be confusing.
- It’s snowing! Hooray!
Stanley Zimny/Flickr Snow days mean no school, cozy fires, hot chocolate, and a beautiful blanket of white over everything.
- Sorry I’m late. I got stuck behind a tractor.
mahalie stackpole/Flickr This happens everywhere. Even on the highway.
What are some other Iowan-only phrases?
Mike Mozart/Flickr
Ranch dressing, that is. Preferably a large cup.
Kara/Flickr
No, we aren’t asking if you’d like to eat dog food. It’s a delicious treat made from Chex Mix cereal, peanut butter, melted chocolate, and powdered sugar. You’ll love it.
John Lillis/Flickr
We’re talking about our corn. So much corn…
Darren Stueber/Flickr
You know, the cross-state bike ride that thousands of people from all over the country participate in.
Tony Alter/Flickr
It’s important that you say yes. Don’t know how to play? Any Iowan would be happy to teach you.
Jeff Kubina Follow/Flickr
It’s quite an honor, actually.
Scott McLeod/Flickr
We understand that taking the slow way home is often much nicer than the highway.
Quinn Dombrowski/Flickr
We know that it’s actually a cow sculpture made from butter. Unless you are an Iowan, the term butter cow may be confusing.
Stanley Zimny/Flickr
Snow days mean no school, cozy fires, hot chocolate, and a beautiful blanket of white over everything.
mahalie stackpole/Flickr
This happens everywhere. Even on the highway.
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