{"id":42863,"date":"2015-07-30T14:46:37","date_gmt":"2015-07-30T21:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=42863"},"modified":"2015-07-30T14:46:37","modified_gmt":"2015-07-30T21:46:37","slug":"21-things-people-always-ask-when-youre-from-indiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/21-things-people-always-ask-when-youre-from-indiana\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Things People Always Ask When You\u2019re From Indiana"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. \u201cWhat\u2019s A Hoosier?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"Hoosier<\/p>\n

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

Put simply, it\u2019s someone from Indiana<\/a>. There are tons of rumors on how this word originated but no one can really pin down a single answer.<\/p>\n

2. \u201cWhy Are You So Obsessed With Fried Food?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

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

Hoosiers have a quick cooking trick that instantly makes everything taste better: Toss it in the deep fryer and dip it in ranch. Indiana has several festivals throughout the year that seem to revolve around deep-fried dishes, like the Evansville<\/a> Fall Festival, and nearly every restaurant in the state will have a long list of fried appetizers on the menu.<\/p>\n

3. \u201cWhere\u2019s Your Accent?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Brian Lane Winfield Moore<\/div>\n

While some areas of rural Indiana have noticeable accents, a lot of Hoosiers don\u2019t. It\u2019s just a side effect of living in the melting pot that is the \u201cCrossroads of America.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. \u201cIsn\u2019t It Just Cornfields?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User @schwier<\/div>\n

Come on\u2026 That stereotype is totally inaccurate! Indiana isn\u2019t just filled with cornfields, there are soybean fields, too! In all seriousness, Indiana does have a lot of farmland, but it\u2019s also got big cities, forests, and rolling hills as well.<\/p>\n

5. \u201cAre You A Colts Fan?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"Colts<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User 1070 The Fan<\/div>\n

Typically, it\u2019s safe to assume that if someone calls Indiana home, they\u2019ll be cheering for the blue and white. There are a few exceptions when you get closer to Chicago or the Ohio border, but for the most part, this state is made up of diehard Colts fans, through and through.<\/p>\n

6. \u201cWhat\u2019s In Sugar Cream Pie?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

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

Sugar cream pie is really just brown sugar, vanilla, and cream, in additional to the typical pie ingredients like flour, butter, and salt. It\u2019s simple, but it sure is delicious.<\/p>\n

7. \u201cWhy Do You Always Have Snow Gear In Your Trunk?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

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

After years of dealing with bipolar weather patterns, every Hoosier has been conditioned to always pack for any potential storm that might hit. When those sunny skies suddenly switch to a downfall of sleet at a moment\u2019s notice, they\u2019ll be thankful they did.<\/p>\n

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8. \u201cWait, So Purdue Is An Indiana School?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User David Bergin Photography<\/div>\n

Without a state named attached to Purdue University, a lot of people that aren\u2019t from Indiana often mistake this college for an East Coast Ivy League school. Outsiders are shocked to hear that it\u2019s just a state school that is filled with typical college kids.<\/p>\n

9. \u201cNotre Dame Is In Indiana Too!?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"Notre<\/p>\n

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

Another university in the Hoosier State that\u2019s got a name completely unassociated with Indiana, few Americans realize that this school is in South Bend unless they\u2019re a fan. It\u2019s just another great school that makes the Indiana higher education system stand out worldwide.<\/p>\n

10. \u201cWhere\u2019s \u2018Parks And Rec’ Filmed?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"Aziz<\/p>\n

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

Despite being set in the fictional town of Pawnee, Ind., the very popular show \u201cParks and Recreation\u201d was actually filmed in the Los Angeles area. However, there are special episodes where the gang takes fields trips to Indiana staples like St. Elmo Steak House and the Lucas Oil Stadium.<\/p>\n

11. \u201cHave You Been To A Beach?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Joe+Jeanette Archie<\/div>\n

Indiana isn\u2019t as landlocked as most people think, bordering Lake Michigan in its northwest corner and all of the coastlines that come along with it. It\u2019s not an ocean, but it\u2019s still possible to dip your toes in the sand without leaving the state.<\/p>\n

12. \u201cWhat\u2019s The Big Deal With The Indy 500?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"People<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User momentcaptured1<\/div>\n

While the Indy 500 is really just a bunch of cars going around an oval track 200 times, it\u2019s so much more than that to Hoosiers. First, they hits speeds of over 200 miles per hour! Second, it\u2019s really just an excuse to throw a huge multi-day celebration with several hundred thousand people. It\u2019s one of those events that you really just have to check out for yourself to fully understand.<\/p>\n

13. \u201cIsn\u2019t That Where Michael Jackson Was From?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User User brennheit bakst<\/div>\n

Perhaps the most famous person to ever come out of the Hoosier State, Michael Jackson hails from Gary, Ind. Famous for songs like \u201cThriller\u201d and \u201cBeat It,\u201d most Hoosiers have a special place in the heart for the King of Pop, despite the controversies that now surround his name.<\/p>\n

14. \u201cWhat Are Those Giant Sandwiches Called?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User @schwier<\/div>\n

It\u2019s a pork tenderloin and it\u2019s delicious. Perhaps Indiana\u2019s most famous dish, these sandwiches feature a thinly sliced piece of pork that\u2019s breaded and deep-fried before being topped with pickle, mustard, and onions and placed on a hamburger bun.<\/p>\n

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15. \u201cIs Everyone Still Crazy About Bobby Knight?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"Indiana<\/p>\n

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

If you\u2019re talking to an Indiana Hoosier fan, they\u2019ll fondly recall the days when Bobby Knight coached the team, leading the squad to multiple championships. Of course, the Hoosiers have played a lot of good seasons since he left. They might not have their sixth banner hanging yet, but fans remain hopeful every year.<\/p>\n

16. \u201cDo You Even Have Neighbors?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"City<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Serge Melki<\/div>\n

Believe it or not, Indiana isn\u2019t just a vast farmland with tiny houses spread around the countryside. While some of the state is like that, most people live in the larger cities and towns. Heck, the Indianapolis<\/a> metro area has close to 2 million residents.<\/p>\n

17. \u201cHow Do You Play Euchre?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"People<\/p>\n

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

A game that\u2019s always confusing to beginners, Euchre is most easily learned through watching several hands. Certain Jacks are the highest card and the most powerful suit changes each round making things a little awkward to get the hang of at first.<\/p>\n

18. \u201cThere\u2019s Actually A Town Called Santa Claus?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

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

There is! And the story behind how it got the name is actually pretty interesting. Originally, the town applied for a post office in 1856 under the name \u201cSanta Fe.\u201d This name was declined and the town was forced to pick something else. Long story short, they somehow ended up settling on Santa Claus, which is fitting because the town is now home to the nationally recognized theme park, Holiday World.<\/p>\n

19. \u201cDoes Everyone Own A Gun?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User brainware3000<\/div>\n

It\u2019s not rare to hear gunshots fired off in the distance across rural Indiana. The Hoosier State is full of gun owners and people that actually prefer to hunt for their own food over buying it at the store. Of course, once you\u2019ve tasted venison, you\u2019ll completely understand why this hobby is such popular around the area.<\/p>\n

20. \u201cWhy Can\u2019t You Buy Alcohol On Sundays?<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

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

Indiana is still one of only a few states that doesn\u2019t allow alcohol sales on Sunday. This law is leftover from a long time ago and at this point the economic impact of changing it would have mixed results making it difficult to push any changes through.<\/p>\n

21. \u201cWhy Do You Love Indiana So Much?\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

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

Even though most Americans assume Indiana is just another flyover state, it\u2019s so much more than that. Filled with quaint towns, huge cities, vast farmland, and some of the friendliest people you\u2019ll ever meet, Indiana has a special charm that can\u2019t be replicated anywhere else in the country.
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