11 Questions You Can Only Answer If You’re From Indiana
There are many misconceptions about Indiana floating around out there and we’d like to set the record straight. Whether you’re looking to visit Indiana or are just curious about the Hoosier state, here are 11 questions that only Hoosiers can answer for you.

I think you’re confusing us with Iowa. Yes, we have corn fields and wheat fields and gorgeous acres of farmland, but we also have cities and museums and lakesides and amazing architecture.

Are you sure you can handle the answer? Our friendship may be at stake.
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Hoosiers love sports, and yes, we’re big on basketball, but we have other interests and know many people without sports fever.
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Ah, the age-old question surfaces again. Look, the best place for a tenderloin will be debated probably forever, but the general answer remains the same: only in Indiana.

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Freezing in the morning, raining for the next few hours, hot during the afternoon, cool in the evening, and oh look, here come thunderstorms. If you’re visiting, pack everything.

Why are your doughnuts round?

Almost everywhere. Next.

This is such a crazy stereotype and couldn’t be more true. Remember the question regarding farmland? That means we have amazing fresh, local produce, dairy, and meat to spare.
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You sure can; if you’re turning from and onto a one way street. It feels so illegal, but so right at the same time.

Yes, and we all get to hang out with Amy Poehler every day. Truth: Pawnee, Indiana is a fictional town made up for the show. You’ll never find it here.

We couldn’t tell you, because we're not. We have amazing rivers and lakes all around us. Check out the Ohio River in southern Indiana and Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana to see some gorgeous sites.
What do you think of these questions that only Hoosiers can answer best? Do you have better answers to these questions or did we leave an important one off our list?
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