Here in Minnesota, we’ve learned time and time again — winter after winter — that living in our great state requires a certain sense of humor. Minnesotans have to be willing to let the unpredictability and occasional inconvenience of living in the Land of 10,000 roll off our backs. It’s not easy, but a sense of humor really is the best medicine. The following are 10 hilarious inside jokes and memes that you’ll only get if you hail from Minnesota.

1. If you've spent any time in the Twin Cities lately, you probably feel the sting of this meme.
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2. Ice fishing Minnesotans are a dedicated bunch. Winter doesn't end until the last ice is gone, right?
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3. This terrible — and terribly Minnesotan — problem always seems to happen at the least convenient time, like when you're already late for work.
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4. Here's another inconvenience Minnesotans often face: the long goodbye. It starts inside and follows you to the car, and there's no escape for at least a good 20 minutes.
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5. After the long winter we've had, this one really hits home.
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6. Sometimes, after a grueling winter, forced optimism is all we have left.
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7. We spend a lot of time trying to explain our accents to out-of-towners. It never seems to stick.
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8. If you still feel the bruise after the Vikings just missed playing in the Super Bowl, you'll understand this "hilarious" hoke.
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9. Ever felt the equal parts rage and appreciation of being stuck behind a snowplow? That's just another day in Minnesota.
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What other Minnesotan jokes can you think of? Let us know in the comments below!

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