There are many celebrities who were born and/or live in Michigan. When we would suggest Euchre, the response usually was, "What the hell is Euchre? Beautiful state. just wanted to say WHAT UP DOE! NO ONE in TX has any idea what I'm talking about...and it is RIDICUOUSLY difficult to watch a Red Wings game - I even tried to bribe my satellite company to give me FSD...no go :-(. Voted this one up, of course!! Attractions. It is also rumored that the guy who wears the "Benny the Bull" mascot costume for the Chicago Bulls lives down the street from us, but I'm not sure how true that is. That's a completely foreign idea to me! This hub made me laugh. The license you get before your driver's license. People use statues of deer to decorate their yardThere are places where people don't do this? I said you know where you get your license plates from. TripleAMom from Florida on July 25, 2012: This is funny. And I've hit at least two deer. We only received change, never bills and we could spend it anywhere around here except the banks. Michigan has two types of lighthouses: actual lighthouses and orange barrelsHaha, very funny! Driving. Jazz song from cartoon Tom and Jerry (1946)Performed by Ira "Buck" Woods Did you mention rust? But if you ain't from Michigan, you don't get to chime in. But I'm a born Ohioan (Toledo, so practically Michigan) and I have a really hard time calling it pop when I'm up there. My family does anyway. This idea baffles me. It helps that we lived in the Upper Peninsula for a while and loved it. I would add that for many "southern" Michiganders, vacation simply meant going "up north,". Carly Sullens from St. Louis, Missouri on July 25, 2012: This is great! We held up Michigan as a state that is taking the lead. Sending this to him! Also, I've heard stories about how people keep the deer they hit for meat. I loved the Mackinac one, so true. And one last one for the road, I've personally never hit a deer, although I've had numerous close calls. I've lived in Michigan all my life and this stuff is pretty true. In recent years, people have been getting picky about taking Canadian money.However, people never heavily abused the Canadian money thing. I'm in Colorado now and the first "lake" I saw here, I could see the other side and walk around it in 30 minutes....not a lake in my book haha. I love Michigan. Drinking--- he's AA and trying to find a meeting can be tough. By using iFunny you agree to our Privacy policy. You know you're from Michigan if. This is why it's important to get to know a person before making snap decisions about them based on where they're from. I am and will always be a Michigander! Another is we refer to a couch. "What kind would you like?" innershimmer7 from Illinois on July 13, 2013: So funny and true! My dad says if Michigan is playing you root for them, if Michigan is not playing you root for State (reluctantly) but if ANYONE is playing Ohio you vote for the opponent, period! So what are some dead giveaways that tell others you’re from Michigan? Ralph Deeds from Birmingham, Michigan on June 25, 2013: And Rodriguez! Vander Veen's Dutch Store: You Ain't Much if you Ain't Dutch or at least Enjoying the "Smuck " Food! Close. you ain't from michigan if you ain't done this befo. The dark side is attitude. The potholes never end. voted up and shared. Some of my friends drink, and some don't. I found your article to be both humorous and very informative too. (To me, anyway). My sister when to music camp there and studied string bass with Thor Johnson. Go on "Wikipedia" and bring up their "List of People from Michigan" and you'll know what I mean !! I have nothing but fond memories of this state and I would love to visit there again soon. Thank you for your very enjoyable article! The joke is something like, "You'll want to get off before the junction because it's under construction." But in true Michigan fashion, the middle car, wanted all three dead deer for his freezer!! Excellent. The Packers with our relatives there. examples...15 mile, 16 mile..HA..This road has like 4/5 names..Metro Pkwy, Big Beaver, Quartos..n I'm missing one...AND THEN...(CAUSE MY FAMILY LIVES NEAR LAKESIDE...we get to M-59...and I call it Hall!!!! Your town has an equal number of bars and churchesThere are a lot of bars and churches in my town. Certainly, there is musical talent around Michigan. Even when I moved to Virginia Beach I didn't have to bc there are so many Navy people who are familiar, or bc so many of them are from MI. 15 Undeniable Ways You Know You’re From The Great State Of Michigan. So if you notice someone scoffing at being called a troll, they might just be tricking you into believing they’re from Michigan. ", I live in Port Huron (pronounced here-on). I loved showing people out West where I was from by pulling out my hand map. And it's funny he has quoted almost all of these sayings before. collegedad from The Upper Peninsula on May 13, 2013: When I looked out my window and saw the fresh snow on the ground yesterday I was reminded of this hub. While our title promotes Michigan satire, we also encourage you to share your photos, stories, jokes and anything else related to … When we cross in Detroit, we usually take the tunnel. So, the "you've never met a celebrity" thing isn't the case, at least in this area. Describe the issue in detail. This is because this particular section of the highway has been under constant construction since I can remember. We just got back from Michigan. I would like to move to the UP but I yet have not won the lottery yet, lol. Loved this! We even ate pickled balony, which no one out here even heard of...lol! : ) We came from the suburb of Grand Rapids, known as Wyoming.