Life in the Hoosier state is pretty awesome, but to outsiders there are some things that Hoosiers do that might seem a little…weird. If you live in Indiana, you’ve likely encountered these 10 bizarre experiences at least once in your lifetime:
- You’ve worn shorts in the winter.
kevin ryder/Flickr Come on…after below zero temps all winter, 45 degrees is pretty warm!
- You’ve experienced rage when someone steals your shoveled spot.
meryddian/Flickr …especially if you claimed it.
- You’ve scoped out a prime spot for tornado watching.
wikimedia When they’re not serious storms, of course.
- You’ve been prepared with multiple layers.
Chris Coyier/Flickr One second it’s hot and sunny and the next it’s pouring…you know how this works.
- You’ve rolled your eyes when asked what “Hoosier” means.
Thomas Hawk/Flickr If you have to ask, you’ll never know…
- You’ve been pretty snobby when it comes to produce.
Dave Herrman/Flickr But come on, have they even tasted Indiana corn?
- You’ve ended friendships over IU vs Purdue battles…
janeyhenning/Flickr There is only one correct answer.
- You’ve slowed down to let a tractor cross the road.
Virginia Department of Transportation/Flickr Seriously, what’s weird about this?
- You’ve opted for square doughnuts over round.
wplynn/Flickr Square doughnuts are where it’s at.
- You’ve apologized for terrible things you’ve said on a humid day.
megan ann/Flickr You can’t be held accountable for what the heat does to you…
Do you recognize any of these bizarre experiences? Yeah, you’re right, the rest of the country’s just weird. For more weirdness, check out these odd roadside attractions.
kevin ryder/Flickr
Come on…after below zero temps all winter, 45 degrees is pretty warm!
meryddian/Flickr
…especially if you claimed it.
wikimedia
When they’re not serious storms, of course.
Chris Coyier/Flickr
One second it’s hot and sunny and the next it’s pouring…you know how this works.
Thomas Hawk/Flickr
If you have to ask, you’ll never know…
Dave Herrman/Flickr
But come on, have they even tasted Indiana corn?
janeyhenning/Flickr
There is only one correct answer.
Virginia Department of Transportation/Flickr
Seriously, what’s weird about this?
wplynn/Flickr
Square doughnuts are where it’s at.
megan ann/Flickr
You can’t be held accountable for what the heat does to you…
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