{"id":40696,"date":"2015-04-06T16:24:39","date_gmt":"2015-04-06T23:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=40696"},"modified":"2015-04-06T16:24:39","modified_gmt":"2015-04-06T23:24:39","slug":"leaving-southern-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/leaving-southern-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>1. No One Knows Much About Indiana<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-1.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User Marco Arment<\/div>\n<p>One of the first things you\u2019ll realize when you leave Indiana is how little the rest of the country cares about this state. To everyone else, it\u2019s just a flyover state somewhere in the Midwest. You\u2019ll have to prove them wrong by showing them how awesome it really is.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Everyone Will Assume You\u2019re A Farmer<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-2.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User KOMUnews<\/div>\n<p>If the new people you meet know anything about Indiana, they\u2019ll probably know it\u2019s filled with cornfields. Thanks to this well-known reputation, they\u2019ll quickly assume that you\u2019ve spent plenty of summers out in the fields shucking corn.<br \/>\nWhile the agricultural industry is a big deal around these parts, everyone doesn\u2019t have a copy of the annual Farmer\u2019s Almanac on their nightstand.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Basketball Won\u2019t Be Such A Huge Deal<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-3.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User John_Morgan<\/div>\n<p>Basketball is a part of life in Indiana, as tons of people grow up playing this sport and everyone seems to be an avid fan of the local team. You\u2019ll probably be a little disappointed when new friends don\u2019t really care too much about March Madness.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Camo Isn\u2019t Always Part Of The Average Wardrobe<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-4.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User Valerie Everett<\/div>\n<p>Thanks to the huge hunting culture in Indiana, camo tends to sneak its way into everyday wear. It\u2019s not uncommon to see someone sporting these colors regardless of whether or not they\u2019re planning on pulling a trigger. But leave Indiana and be prepared to leave the print behind.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Good Watermelon Will Be Hard To Find<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-5.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User bengrey<\/div>\n<p>If you grew up around Knox County, you probably hold your watermelon to a higher standard than the rest of the country. Any melon you encounter elsewhere just won\u2019t compare.<\/p>\n<h2>6. People Won\u2019t Believe That Santa Claus Is A Real Town<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-6.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User Aurelien Jena<\/div>\n<p>Home to Holiday World, this town might have a funny name, but it\u2019s the real deal. Don\u2019t let anyone doubt its existence.<\/p>\n<h2>7. You\u2019ll Start To Realize How Creepy The Ace\u2019s Mascot Is<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-7.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Aces Men\u2019s Basketball (OFFICIAL) via Facebook<\/div>\n<p>With a giant moustache and an affinity for gambling, Ace Purple can be a little disturbing to people who didn\u2019t grow up watching this misunderstood mascot pump up the crowd.<br \/>\nWhile your new friends might find this guy creepy when he makes it onto Sportscenter, he\u2019ll be just one more thing that makes you miss home.<\/p>\n<h2>8. It Might Be Awhile Before You Find Another Screamin\u2019 Eagles Fan<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-8.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: USI Athletics via Facebook<\/div>\n<p>A big college in Evansville, USI boasts one of the best educations in the Southern Indiana region. If you\u2019re an alum and you leave this state, it might be awhile before you find another person to cheer with during the big game.<\/p>\n<h2>9. You\u2019ll Miss The Friendliness<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-9.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User e3000<\/div>\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing that Southern Indiana does better than anywhere else, it\u2019s homegrown hospitality. You\u2019ll miss the polite waves and casual small talk that you got used to in the Hoosier State.<\/p>\n<h2>10. The Term Hoosier Tends To Confuse People<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-10.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User Phil Roeder (cropped)<\/div>\n<p>Expect people to be very curious about what a \u201cHoosier\u201d really is. While you might not know the exact answer, the easiest response is that it\u2019s someone who grew up in Indiana.<\/p>\n<p>var googletag = googletag || {};<br \/>\ngoogletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<br \/>\n(function() {<br \/>\nvar gads = document.createElement(&#8216;script&#8217;);<br \/>\ngads.async = true;<br \/>\ngads.type = &#8216;text\/javascript&#8217;;<br \/>\nvar useSSL = &#8216;https:&#8217; == document.location.protocol;<br \/>\ngads.src = (useSSL ? &#8216;https:&#8217; : &#8216;http:&#8217;) +<br \/>\n&#8216;\/\/www.googletagservices.com\/tag\/js\/gpt.js&#8217;;<br \/>\nvar node = document.getElementsByTagName(&#8216;script&#8217;)[0];<br \/>\nnode.parentNode.insertBefore(gads, node);<br \/>\n})();<\/p>\n<p>googletag.cmd.push(function() {<br \/>\ngoogletag.defineSlot(&#8216;\/1014900\/M_Blog_300x250_Inline&#8217;, [300, 250], &#8216;div-gpt-ad-1425403311834-0&#8217;).addService(googletag.pubads());<br \/>\ngoogletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();<br \/>\ngoogletag.enableServices();<br \/>\n});<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<!-- B_Blog_300x250_Inline1 --><\/p>\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1425403311834-0' style='width:300px;height:250px'>\n<p>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(&#8216;div-gpt-ad-1425403311834-0&#8217;); });<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>11. You\u2019ll Discover You Have An Accent<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-11.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User bark<\/div>\n<p>While most Hoosiers will deny that they talk a bit funny, certain verbal short cuts tend to make people from this area easy to pick out from a crowd. Don\u2019t think you have an accent? Say you\u2019re \u201cgoing to the store\u201d out loud. I bet you said \u201cgoin\u2019 to the store.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>12. \u201cWhat\u2019s In Bloomington, Again?\u201d<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-12.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user gfairchild<\/div>\n<p>One of the few Southern Indiana towns that outsiders might recognize, they\u2019ll know this name but not how they know it. It\u2019s thanks to the Indiana Hoosiers, of course, one of the best college basketball programs in the history of the NCAA.<\/p>\n<h2>13. No One Else Cares What High School You Went To<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-13.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User dmitrybarsky<\/div>\n<p>When you ask someone from Southern Indiana where they\u2019re from, there\u2019s a good chance they\u2019ll respond with what high school they attended.<br \/>\nPeople here take pride in the place they got their education and want everyone they meet to know where they stand when it comes to cross-county rivalries.<\/p>\n<h2>14. Euchre Will Get Hard To Play<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-14.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User TownePost Network<\/div>\n<p>One card game often noted for how confusing it can be to first-timers, it will be hard to convince outsiders to learn this game where a Jack is the most powerful card in the deck.<br \/>\nMeeting new friends that already know how to play this game when you\u2019re far from home is a true breath of fresh air.<\/p>\n<h2>15. You\u2019ll Miss The Fried Food<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-15.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User silkolive<\/div>\n<p>If Indiana has perfected anything, it\u2019s the art of deep-frying food. Don\u2019t believe me? Head to Evansville\u2019s Fall Fest, where you can try seemingly anything tossed in a deep fryer, even Twinkies and Coca-Cola. My personal favorite is the deep-fried cookie dough a la mode.<br \/>\nTrust me. You\u2019ll miss it. A lot.<\/p>\n<h2>16. It Might Be Hard To Find A Date For That Country Concert Coming To Town<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-16.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User daveparker<\/div>\n<p>While every Hoosier might not have the latest top 40 country song pumping through their speakers, most will recognize how awesome country concerts are. Full of good music, dancing, and plenty of beer, you\u2019re sure to miss the summer concert season if you leave.<\/p>\n<h2>17. You\u2019ll Miss The Cornfields In No Time<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-17.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User Beth Rankin<\/div>\n<p>After spending many years making long drives through the countryside on flat roads bordered by tall rows of corn, it\u2019s easy to think you\u2019re ready for a change.<br \/>\nDon\u2019t take these long stretches for granted though, there\u2019s a certain peacefulness that can be found during Indiana drives that you won\u2019t find anywhere else.<\/p>\n<h2>18. There\u2019s This Thing Called Traffic<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-18.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User joiseyshowaa<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re from Southern Indiana, any delay that\u2019s more than 5 minutes can make you feel like you\u2019ve endured an awful experience on the roadways. Just hope you don\u2019t move to one of the many places in America in which average daily commutes can take over an hour each way thanks to overcrowding.<\/p>\n<h2>19. No One Will Have Your Appreciation For Free Soda And Sunblock<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-19.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User Turkey Toe<\/div>\n<p>When it comes to theme parks, it\u2019s no surprise that Holiday World gets a lot of attention worldwide. Offering guests tons of great amenities and a seemingly endless list of rides, this is one theme park that you\u2019ll always miss come summer<\/p>\n<h2>20. \u201cYou Actually Swam In That?\u201d<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-20.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User masochismtango<\/div>\n<p>Known around the country for being dirty, people you meet outside of Indiana will question your sanity for dipping your toes in a water source with as much pollution as the Ohio River.<br \/>\nIt might not be crystal clear, but you haven\u2019t started growing a third arm yet so it must be fine\u2026right?<\/p>\n<p>var googletag = googletag || {};<br \/>\ngoogletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<br \/>\n(function() {<br \/>\nvar gads = document.createElement(&#8216;script&#8217;);<br \/>\ngads.async = true;<br \/>\ngads.type = &#8216;text\/javascript&#8217;;<br \/>\nvar useSSL = &#8216;https:&#8217; == document.location.protocol;<br \/>\ngads.src = (useSSL ? &#8216;https:&#8217; : &#8216;http:&#8217;) +<br \/>\n&#8216;\/\/www.googletagservices.com\/tag\/js\/gpt.js&#8217;;<br \/>\nvar node = document.getElementsByTagName(&#8216;script&#8217;)[0];<br \/>\nnode.parentNode.insertBefore(gads, node);<br \/>\n})();<\/p>\n<p>googletag.cmd.push(function() {<br \/>\ngoogletag.defineSlot(&#8216;\/1014900\/M_Blog_300x250_Inline2&#8217;, [300, 250], &#8216;div-gpt-ad-1425403275176-0&#8217;).addService(googletag.pubads());<br \/>\ngoogletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();<br \/>\ngoogletag.enableServices();<br \/>\n});<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<!-- B_Blog_300x250_Inline2 --><\/p>\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1425403275176-0' style='width:300px;height:250px'>\n<p>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(&#8216;div-gpt-ad-1425403275176-0&#8217;); });<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>21. Not As Many People Won\u2019t Be Locked and Loaded<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-21.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service \u2013 Midwest Region<\/div>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a gun-owner or not, it\u2019s hard to deny the presence of firearms in Southern Indiana. Tons of Hoosiers choose to embrace their 2nd amendment rights every single day.<br \/>\nIf you leave the Hoosier State for another part of the country, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll be moving somewhere that has a completely differently outlook on home defense and hunting. Make sure you know the local rules before you carry.<\/p>\n<h2>22. Weather Isn\u2019t Always So Wacky<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-22.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User Jamie McCaffrey<\/div>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve survived a few years of that crazy Midwestern weather, you\u2019re prepared for anything. Long gone are the days of trying to pack for sunshine, snow, rain, and extreme wind over the span of a few hours.<\/p>\n<h2>23. You\u2019ll Run Into Plenty Of Colts Fans<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-23.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User deanaarcher<\/div>\n<p>Outside of Indiana, people still tend to love the Colts for some reason. You\u2019ll have no problem finding someone to talk about Andrew Luck with.<\/p>\n<h2>24. Hope The Humidity Doesn\u2019t Follow You<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-24.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User Nick_Sgroi<\/div>\n<p>Southern Indiana is home to truly crushing humidity come the summer months of the year. If you\u2019re leaving this state, at least you can probably look forward to ending up somewhere that a walk to the mailbox won\u2019t have your shirt drenched in sweat.<\/p>\n<h2>25. People Won\u2019t Understand Your Bitter Rivalry With Kentucky<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-25.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User MegRobertsonNY<\/div>\n<p>Sitting directly across the Ohio River, it\u2019s no surprise that many Hoosiers love to make playful jokes about Kentucky. Expect blank stares when you make a joke about how backwards the Bluegrass State is to your new friends. They just won\u2019t get it.<\/p>\n<h2>26. Other Places Might Be A Bit More Blue<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-26.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User Tony Webster<\/div>\n<p>While most Southern Hoosiers tend to be more conservative when it comes to politics, other places in the country aren\u2019t quite so one-sided. Expect an argument if you bring up certain opinions around a new group of friends.<\/p>\n<h2>27. You\u2019ll Crave Certain Foods<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-27.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User Jinx!<\/div>\n<p>Indiana might not be known around the country for its exquisite cuisine, but you\u2019ll definitely start craving things like Grippo\u2019s, Ski soda, Bobe\u2019s pizza, and Pizza King Stromboli\u2019s.<br \/>\nFortunately, most of the foods you\u2019ll miss most can be easily shipped your way or recreated in your own kitchen.<\/p>\n<h2>28. The Bible Belt Is Smaller Than You Thought<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-28.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User KOREA.NET \u2013 Official page of the Republic of Korea<\/div>\n<p>If religion is something that\u2019s important to you, Indiana is a great place to be. After leaving the Hoosier State, you\u2019ll quickly discover that people in other areas of the country are far less likely to pick up a Bible.<\/p>\n<h2>29. You Can Stop Fearing Deer<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-29.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User donjd2<\/div>\n<p>Even just a short drive through Southern Indiana can reveal a real problem on Hoosier roadways\u2026rogue deer.<br \/>\nFortunately, if you\u2019re leaving Indiana for a part of the country that\u2019s not quite so wooded, you probably won\u2019t have to worry about leaving roadkill behind every time you take the wheel.<\/p>\n<h2>30. Storm Sirens Incite Fear In Most People<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-30.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User minds-eye<\/div>\n<p>If you grew up in Southern Indiana, you\u2019re probably used to hearing the blaringly loud alert system that blasts through the air as serious weather approaches.<br \/>\nWhile this occurrence should probably send people running for cover, Hoosiers can\u2019t help but check out the storm for themselves first. Your new friends will either think you\u2019re extremely brave or completely crazy\u2026 probably a little bit of both.<\/p>\n<h2>31. You CAN Buy Booze On Sunday (Sometimes)!<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-31.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User Krasava<\/div>\n<p>While running out of beer during the middle of football Sunday might spell \u201cdisaster\u201d in Indiana, in other states it\u2019s not quite the same problem. Liquor stores stay open 7 days a week in most parts of the country.<\/p>\n<h2>32. You\u2019ll Miss Southern Indiana More Than You Thought<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/citybuzz\/2015\/04\/southern-indiana-leaving\/sil-32.jpg\" alt=\"32 Things No One Tells You About Leaving Southern Indiana\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr User Elliott Plack<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s commonly said that it\u2019s hard to know how much you\u2019ll miss something until it\u2019s actually gone. Southern Indiana is one of those things. If you grew up calling this place your home, you\u2019ll long to come back for visits after saying goodbye.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s just so hard to beat the hospitality, small town culture and general peace you can find in Hoosier State.<br \/>\n<b>What do you miss about Southern Indiana? Tell us in the comments below!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. No One Knows Much About Indiana Source: Flickr User Marco Arment One of the first things you\u2019ll realize when you leave Indiana is how little the rest of the country cares about this state. To everyone else, it\u2019s just a flyover state somewhere in the Midwest. You\u2019ll have to prove them wrong by showing them how awesome it really is. 2. Everyone Will Assume You\u2019re A Farmer Source: Flickr User KOMUnews If the new people you meet know anything about Indiana, they\u2019ll probably know it\u2019s filled with cornfields. 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