If you have ever taken I-70 to get from one side of the state to the other, you may have noticed that your trip seemed sort of… how do I put this? Looooooooooooooooooooong. While I happen to believe that Kansas is the most beautiful state of them all, I will also admit that such a long drive can get a little harrowing after the first 250 miles. If you are like me and have ever made the long trek across I-70, here are 15 undeniable thoughts that probably went through your head:

  1. “Am I getting food poisoning from the Taco Bell I had for breakfast or is that a giant Van Gogh in the distance?

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  1. “The world’s largest prairie dog? Man, I’d love to see that!”

Flickr/animakitty Wait… the park is closed? Dang. Did the prairie dog die?

  1. “Better see what jams are on the radio! Oh, only one station? Cool.”

Flickr/Luke Jones You know it’s true, western Kansas!

  1. “Their crop looks good!”

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  1. “Theirs doesn’t.”

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  1. “After all these years, I’m still digging the 75 MPH speed limit!”

Flickr/Samir Luther Remember when it used to be 55 MPH? Gag.

  1. “Toto; I have a feeling we aren’t in Kansas anymore…”

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  1. “Kidding… this is definitely still Kansas.”

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  1. “WHAT IN THE NAME OF ALL THAT IS GOOD ARE THOSE MONSTROSITIES?!”

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  1. “Free coffee and food samples? I’m there!”

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  1. “I refuse to settle for anything less than first.”

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  1. “Why are there so many adult bookstores between Salina and Junction City?”

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  1. “Whoever said that Kansas is flat and boring can go suck a freaking egg!”

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  1. “Tall buildings? Well, this is a switch.”

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  1. “WHY DO I ALWAYS FORGET ABOUT THE TOLLS?”

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Will you be traveling across Kansas anytime soon? Make it a point to check out these 10 Best Kept Secrets in Kansas!

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Wait… the park is closed? Dang. Did the prairie dog die?

Flickr/Luke Jones

You know it’s true, western Kansas!

Flickr/Lane Pearman

Flickr/christopher sebela

Flickr/Samir Luther

Remember when it used to be 55 MPH? Gag.

Flickr/Char

chuckles to self

Flickr/David Sanabria

Flickr/Patrick Emerson

Kansas Originals Market & Gallery Facebook

Google Plus/Dan Zerner

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