{"id":42187,"date":"2015-07-08T15:23:50","date_gmt":"2015-07-08T22:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=42187"},"modified":"2015-07-08T15:23:50","modified_gmt":"2015-07-08T22:23:50","slug":"dont-ask-nebraska","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/dont-ask-nebraska\/","title":{"rendered":"23 Things People Always Ask When You\u2019re From Nebraska"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. \u201cWho\u2019s Big Red?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"Nebraska<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User beatboxbadhabit (cropped)<\/div>\n

Most of the time when the term \u201cBig Red\u201d gets thrown around in this state, someone is probably talking about the Nebraska<\/a> Cornhuskers athletic program. With a truly dominating football team capable of bringing 90,000 screaming fans to Memorial Stadium every single home game, it\u2019s impossible not to cheer along with Herbie Husker when the team takes the field.<\/p>\n

2. \u201cWhat\u2019s A Runza?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User rayb777<\/div>\n

One of the most delicious sandwiches in the country, a Runza is basically a tube of bread that\u2019s filled with meat and other ingredients like cabbage. Not as messy as most meaty sandwiches, but with all the flavor, a Runza is pretty hard to beat.<\/p>\n

3. \u201cWhat\u2019s Red Beer?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Marco Arment<\/div>\n

Also commonly called \u201cblood beer,\u201d this is a popular drink in Nebraska. It\u2019s basically your standard pitcher or pint of beer, but it\u2019s topped with a layer of tomato juice that quickly mixes in. Don\u2019t knock it until you try it.<\/p>\n

4. \u201cWhat\u2019s An Aksarben?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User CollegeDegrees360<\/div>\n

While this word might look like it\u2019s made up, it can be found all around the state on street signs and store names. Why you ask? It\u2019s Nebraska spelled backwards. That\u2019s pretty creative is you ask me.<\/p>\n

5. \u201cIs Everyone From Nebraska This Friendly?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"Girls<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User still wanderer<\/div>\n

A state that\u2019s full of Midwest hospitality, Nebraskans are some of the friendliest people you\u2019ll ever meet. Running into someone that\u2019s rude around these parts is quite the rarity. Out-of-towners will definitely realize the general level of kindness that floats around these streets.<\/p>\n

6. \u201cWhy Are You Always So Ready For A Road Trip?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Lars Plougmann<\/div>\n

Most Nebraskans have been secretly training for a road trip their entire life, simply by driving around their state. With tons of long, flat roads connecting sparsely populated areas, Nebraskans have perfected the art of staying entertained during long drives.<\/p>\n

7. \u201cDoes Everything Around Here Get Deep Fried?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User bhenak (cropped)<\/div>\n

One quick and easy way to make anything taste better, Nebraskans are addicted to their deep-fryers. You can find anything from deep-fried macaroni and cheese to deep fried Nutella in this state.<\/p>\n

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8. \u201cWhy Do You Keep Talking About The State Fair?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"People<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Visit Grand Island<\/div>\n

There\u2019s a reason that several hundred thousand people flock to this annual event in Grand Island. Typically lasting around 11 days, the Nebraska State Fair is home to enough fried food, people watching, and carnival games to last visitors for the entire year.<\/p>\n

9. \u201cIs That Cannon Shooting Out Hot Dogs?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Wimmer\u2019s Meats<\/div>\n

A staple of Cornhusker football games, Der Viener Schlinger is capable of slinging wieners dozens of rows up to hungry fans. It\u2019s sponsored by Wimmer\u2019s Wieners, a Nebraska favorite when it comes to tubed meats.<\/p>\n

10. \u201cIs Nebraska Where Chimney Rock Is?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Kables<\/div>\n

Stretching close to 300 feet above its surroundings, Chimney Rock is one of the most recognizable natural attractions in the country. If someone knows one rock formation that\u2019s in Nebraska, it\u2019ll probably be this.<\/p>\n

11. \u201cWhy Is Your Stonehenge Made Out Of Cars?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User samirluther<\/div>\n

America\u2019s best known replica of England\u2019s Stonehenge, Carhenge was built during someone\u2019s Nebraskan family reunion in 1987. It consists of 38 cars stacked on top of each other, forming a large circle reminiscent to what can be seen overseas.<\/p>\n

12. \u201cWhere\u2019s Nebraska At Again?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Alex Bellink (edited)<\/div>\n

A place that most Americans consider to be nothing more than a flyover state, a lot of people have no clue where it\u2019s actually located, despite its recognizable shape. There\u2019s a good chance most outsiders will know basically nothing about Nebraska except that it\u2019s where Omaha<\/a> is.<\/p>\n

13. \u201cIt\u2019s Always Cold There Right?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User meddygarnet<\/div>\n

People seem to think Nebraska is farther north than it really is, assuming that it\u2019s constantly in the state of being a frozen tundra. While winters can get brutal, this is far from the case. This state experiences four seasons, often all four on any given day.<\/p>\n

14. \u201cIs There Anything But Corn In Nebraska?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User stevendepolo<\/div>\n

Nebraska definitely has a ton of cornfields, but that\u2019s not the only thing in Nebraska\u2026they grow other crops too. All jokes aside, while there is a ton of farmland in Nebraska making up most of the state, there\u2019s also tons of natural and manmade attractions spread throughout Nebraska making it one of the more unique states in the Midwest.<\/p>\n

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15. \u201cWait\u2026Corn Flavored Ice Cream?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Alan Light<\/div>\n

Thanks to the sheer amount of sweet corn that\u2019s grown in the state, it\u2019s possible to find nearly any food in Nebraska with some corn mixed into it, ranging from corn flavored ice-cream to lemonade with a hearty scoop of corn in the bottom.<\/p>\n

16. \u201cYou Eat Chili With Cinnamon Rolls?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"An<\/p>\n

Source: Runza Restaurants via Facebook<\/div>\n

This might seem like a strange combination, but after trying it once you\u2019ll be sold. The spicy heat of the chili and the sweetness of the cinnamon roll really do come together to form a match made in heaven.<\/p>\n

17. \u201cWhat\u2019s The Big Deal With Dorothy Lynch Dressing?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Dorothy Lynch via Facebook (cropped)<\/div>\n

A regional favorite when it comes to condiments, Dorothy Lynch dressing is an all-purpose \u201cdressing\u201d makes anything taste better, whether it\u2019s put on a salad, used as a dip, or sipped through a straw.<\/p>\n

18. \u201cIs The Steak Really That Good?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User jinglejammer<\/div>\n

With over 20,000 beef cow operations and over 5 million cattle coming out of Nebraska every year soon to be burgers and steaks, you can bet your bottom dollar that this beef is the best in the country. Whether you\u2019re buying it at the store or ordering out, bank on your Nebraskan slab of meat being one of the most succulent cuts you\u2019ll ever find.<\/p>\n

19. \u201cWhy Are They Called The Cornhuskers?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

Source: apbeatty<\/div>\n

The inedible outside of a corn cob is called the husk and the action of taking it off is typically called either shucking or husking. With such a huge corn industry, there\u2019s a rich history of cornhusking in the state of Nebraska, hence the nickname of the University of Nebraska athletic squads.<\/p>\n

20. \u201cHow Could You Ever Live Somewhere So Landlocked?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User jakesmome<\/div>\n

Nebraska might not have access to an ocean, but Lake McConaughy, locally known as Lake Mac, makes up for the lack of shoreline. Built on the edge of the Nebraska Sandhills, there\u2019s tons of white sand, boating, and fishing in this area, making it perfect for a hot summer day.<\/p>\n

21. \u201cWhat Pro Teams Do You Cheer For?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Jeffrey Beall<\/div>\n

One of 24 states without their own professional sports team, Nebraskans tend to either stick to just college sports or cheering for whatever professional organization is the closest. For instance, when you\u2019re talking about the NFL, most people here will cheer for the Denver<\/a>Broncos, while some pockets around the state still insist on rooting for the Kansas City<\/a> Chiefs or the Green Bay<\/a> Packers instead.<\/p>\n

22. \u201cWhy Is Peyton Manning Always Shouting Omaha?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"Peyton<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User jim.greenhill<\/div>\n

Despite not having a connection to the city, Peyton Manning has made \u201cOMAHA!!!\u201d one of his most frequent pre-snap calls. It started out as a random word that he used, but after saying it dozens of times every game, every Peyton fan is now well aware that Omaha exists (though many won\u2019t know what state it\u2019s in).<\/p>\n

23. \u201cWhy Would you Ever Live In Nebraska?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User kiszka king<\/div>\n

To outsiders, Nebraska is just another cold and desolate flyover state in the Midwest. To anyone that\u2019s actually been there, it\u2019s so much more than that. With a great sense of community, delicious meat, and a mix of tiny rural areas and larger cities, Nebraska is one state that everyone should visit at some point in their life.
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