1. Waiting For Their Buckeyes To Cool
Peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate, you’ve got to melt the chocolate before coating the ball with it. Once you’ve made the dip, it’s nearly impossible to let the chocolate actually harden.
2. Anyone From Michigan
Huge rivals of the Buckeyes, there’s an extremely low tolerance for outspoken Michiganders in this state.
3. The Rankings System To Recognize How Awesome OSU Football Really Is
Constantly underrated by sports media, it’s hard to argue how awesome Buckeyes football is now that they’re national champions. Ohioans don’t need no BCS ratings to tell them they’re cheering for the right team.
4. Explaining How Cleveland Isn’t Thaaaaat Bad To Outsiders
Thanks to the very popular “Cleveland Tourism Video”, everyone in the country with internet access seems to consider Cleveland to be the armpit of America. Fortunately, they’re greatly mistaken. It’s actually a pretty awesome place to be.
5. Lines At Cedar Point
Nothing is worse than having to wait an hour for a few quick seconds on a ride. Every Ohioan has their own trick to avoiding the crowded days at this tourist attraction.
6. Lingering On The Curse Of The Bengals
Several decades ago, superstar Bo Jackson was hurt during a Raiders-Bengals game and ever since, it’s been said that he cursed the team. Of course, complaining about the past doesn’t do anything…for these fans it’s full steam ahead.
7. Waiting For The Browns To Get A Decent Quarterback
Most Browns fans have probably given up on the idea that their team will have an All-Pro starting quarterback at the helm of their squad. With over 20 starting quarterbacks since 1999 struggling to perform on the gridiron, hopefully some off season pick-ups can help turn this around.
8. Buggies On The Roads
Thanks to the large Amish population in certain areas of this state, getting stuck behind a buggy while driving doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Just hope there’s a good space to pass soon.
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9. People That Get Their O-H-I-O Arms In The Wrong Order
There’s only 4 letters…well technically 3. It should be easy enough. You’d be surprised how many people struggle with this during the tailgates before a big game.
10. Flaming Rivers
For the last time, Ohio rivers don’t catch on fire anymore. The Cuyahoga is much cleaner now, so it will probably be quite a while before it lights up a 14th time.
11. Addressing Their Feelings Towards LeBron
We get it, loss is hard. It’s even harder when someone that hurts you forces their way back into your life. However, despite their recent relationship problems with King James, Cavs fans are still one of the dedicated fan bases in the country.
12. Recovering From A Hangover After Halloween At OU
Known for their crazy partying, you’ll never feel worse than the morning after a night out in Athens. Fortunately, Ohioans are pros when it comes to rallying.
13. Being Neat And Tidy With A Polish Boy
A giant bunned kielbasa topped with fries, slaw, and barbecue sauce, there’s no clean way to chow down on this treat.
14. Snow Days
What might shut most places in the country down won’t even cause Ohio to flinch. Come a few flurries or even a blizzard, there’s a good chance life goes on as normal when the ground turns white in this state.
15. Anything Pittsburgh
Hated nearly as much as Michigan, Ohioans can’t stand Pittsburgh sports teams. Don’t even think about bringing that terrible towel into the Buckeye State.
16. Asking “Why” At The Doo Dah Parade
A giant 4th of July parade that takes place in Columbus featuring costumes crazier than most people can even imagine, some of the past participants have included the “fishnet mafia”, a group of people dressed like Fidel Castro, and a group pulling a car with their back piercings.
17. Waiting For A Great Lakes Beer To Get Ice Cold
There are few things harder than waiting for a 6-pack of beer to get chilled in the fridge after picking it up from the store. Then, imagine that beer is the most delicious brew in the state. It won’t be long before someone says “its prooooobably cold enough” and pops a bottle.
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18. Road Construction
Come summer in Ohio, the entire state seems to be cast with a brilliant orange hue. Unfortunately, it seems to be the orange of traffic cones more often than the orange of sunsets.
People in this state are great at finding alternative routes to places, after all there’s nothing worse than when a quick drive turns into a traffic jam.
19. Ohio Haters
For some reason, the entire state of Ohio gets ripped on all the time by out-of-towners that have never set foot in the Buckeye State. Of course, once they come to visit, they’re usually quickly begging to come back soon.
20. Beer Lines On Opening Day Of The Season
Few parties are bigger in Ohio than those that take place on the opening day of baseball season. In both Cincinnati and Cleveland, drunken masses take to the streets in celebration. Nothing is worse than having your beer cup run dry when there’s a huge line for a refill.
21. Explaining What Goetta Is
A regional favorite similar to breakfast sausage, Goetta is made up of ground meat, oats, and spices. It might have a funny name, but this dish is definitely worth the try.
22. Waiting For Everyone Else To Start Eating Their Chili Before Diving In
Cincinnati chili is best consumed the way it’s served, HOT! There’s no need to wait for the people putting pictures of their food on Instagram before you start feasting.
23. Outsiders Confusing Miami University With The One In Florida
The Miami University in Oxford has absolutely nothing to do with the University of Miami in Florida. Plus, the one in the Buckeye State was there first so it’s obviously the best.
24. Trying To Predict The Weather
Figuring out the forecast for a full day in Ohio can seem like you’re basically just throwing a dart on a board. One minute, it’s sunny…later, it’s rainy…then maybe there’s a little snow on the way. Most Ohioans have given up when it comes to predicting the weather at this point.
25. Explaining Why Ohio Is So Darn Awesome
Until someone spends some time in Ohio it’s pretty difficult to sell them on how awesome this state really is. That’s not entirely a bad thing though, it just keeps the tourists from spoiling the state you love.
Did we miss anything? Tell us the biggest waste of someone from Ohio’s time in the comments below!
