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For some reason, America hates Cleveland. From jokes on television to viral online videos, Cleveland gets picked on all the time.
\nIt\u2019s actually a pretty awesome city with great food and some of the craziest sports fans around, but no out-of-stater will believe you when you tell them that. Fine, it\u2019s their loss.<\/p>\n
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Unfortunately Ohio is no exception to that wacky weather that the Midwest is famous for. At times, forecasts seem to be made up and no amount of clothing is enough preparation. It doesn\u2019t take long to realize that you\u2019ll always need an umbrella and winter coat within arm\u2019s reach even on the sunniest of days.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re from Ohio, you love either the Bengals or the Browns, despite their lackluster seasons in recent years. You know what? We don\u2019t need the Patriots or the Seahawks here.
\nOur teams might be down on their luck but it doesn\u2019t keep this state from having some of the most die-hard fans around.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re a bigtime OSU fan, the only way to mention your favorite team is by saying \u201cTHE Ohio State University.\u201d People who don\u2019t follow the team hardly ever say it properly and that\u2019s just downright annoying.<\/p>\n
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Ohioans don\u2019t live in a state like Florida or California and as a result people tend to completely ignore the Buckeye State when it comes to vacation time. If you live in Ohio, people will probably expect you to come visit them, not the other way around.<\/p>\n
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At first he was a hero, then a traitor, then he came back and now he\u2019s sort of a hero again. It all can get pretty confusing for a Cavs fan, but at the end of the day they really just want the city to earn a ring.<\/p>\n
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The opening day of baseball season might as well be a holiday in Ohio. Whether you\u2019re cheering for the Reds or the Indians, people go absolutely crazy come the first home game of the year, as streets flood with fans ready to party.<\/p>\n
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The perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter, this regional candy is one of the most addictive substances known to man. If you\u2019re not paying attention, you\u2019ll eat an entire tray of them without noticing.<\/p>\n
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It might only be 4 letters, but it\u2019s harder than it looks. Fortunately if you\u2019ve got too many O\u2019s or I\u2019s, a passerby will probably let you know.<\/p>\n
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A side effect of the crazy Ohio weather, roadways tend to get a little sketchy from time to time. Whether it\u2019s covered in powdery snow, a sheet of ice, or heavy rain, road conditions in certain areas tend to be as unpredictable as what\u2019s falling from the sky that hour.<\/p>\n
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Thanks to the huge Amish population in Ohio, it\u2019s not unusual to catch up to a buggy on the roadways. Just hope there\u2019s a dotted lane line coming up soon so that you can pass them.<\/p>\n
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The rollercoaster capital of the country, Ohio is home to giants like Cedar Point and Kings Island. Of course it\u2019s super fun to ride as many as possible, but if you over-do it you might end up with a pretty embarrassing ride pic.<\/p>\n
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Some people love it, some people hate it, but everyone from Ohio has had to explain it at least once. We get it, rest of the world. It seems strange to you.<\/p>\n
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There\u2019s nothing worse than a Wolverine fan and nothing is more awkward than having to talk college football with one of them, especially if you\u2019re not in your home state.
\nMost Buckeye fans are able to hold back from showing their anger, but everyone knows there are a few four-letter words that they want to say.<\/p>\n
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The second the cold weather stops, the orange cones pop up. It can get pretty frustrating in the summer when drives end up being much longer than they should be thanks to long stretches of roadways that are up for repairs.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s no surprise that things get a little wild at Ohio University come Halloween. Well-known as a party school, surviving this weekend here with your liver intact is quite a feat.<\/p>\n
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A native to Cleveland, the Polish Boy combines a kielbasa, fries, coleslaw, and barbecue sauce all on a single hot dog bun. Needless to say, it\u2019s another messy food from the Buckeye State that should be consumed with caution.<\/p>\n
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A breakfast sausage that consists of ground meat, oats, and spices, most people not from Ohio find this dish a little strange. Perhaps it\u2019s the way it looks or maybe it\u2019s the name, but it\u2019s always a hard time trying to get an outsider to put some in their mouth.<\/p>\n
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For some reason, people in Ohio absolutely love the word \u201cplease.\u201d Used quite often in the place of \u201cexcuse me,\u201d there\u2019s polite and then there\u2019s too much. It\u2019s important to recognize the difference.<\/p>\n
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With so many awesome schools in state like Dayton, OSU, Kent State, Miami of Ohio, and Ohio University, it can be a little difficult to pick just one. Pick carefully, after you choose which side you\u2019re on, you\u2019re stuck for life.<\/p>\n
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This word doesn\u2019t look too difficult until you\u2019re saying it out loud. Tons of Ohioans are still debating how it should be pronounced, with \u201cKy-ya-hoe-ga\u201d being the most widely accepted variation.<\/p>\n
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While most states consider themselves lucky to have one huge city, Ohio is fortunate enough to have three: Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus. They all have their own list of arguments for why they\u2019re the best. It\u2019s probably a debate that will never be solved.<\/p>\n
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The insults don\u2019t stop at just Cleveland. For some reason, America doesn\u2019t have much appreciation for this state despite how awesome it is. Residents of Ohio are likely to find themselves constantly defending where they live. It gets old fast.<\/p>\n
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Thanks to being a \u201cswing state,\u201d Ohio gets pretty wild during the presidential election season. With an obscene amount of yard signs and tons of political speeches, most Ohioans are probably happy the President doesn\u2019t serve a shorter term, regardless of which party\u2019s in office.<\/p>\n
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Homegrown in Columbus, it\u2019s safe to say that the people of Ohio were dipping their fries in their frosties before anyone else. While this should make them pros, a few fries are sure to slip from anyone\u2019s fingertips.<\/p>\n
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There\u2019s no one prouder of their state than someone from Ohio. With some of the best colleges in the country, a crazy awesome food scene, and the friendliest people you\u2019ll ever meet, it makes sense why Ohioans can\u2019t help but love the place they\u2019re from.
\nKnow the struggles of living in Ohio too well? Tell us about it in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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