7 Things Hoosiers Will Always Be Stubborn About
When it comes to change, people in Indiana aren’t necessarily the best with it. We stubborn Hoosiers like things the way they are, and this list of seven are the ones we hold nearest and dearest. Scroll on for more details.
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It sounds strange any other way. While other regions of the country refer to this sugar drink as coke, soda, and soda pop, we prefer plain old pop.
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In the Hoosier State, tenderloins have to be bigger than the bun and preferably falling off of the plate. Each individual has their own preference when it comes to how thick or thin they like it, but most prefer them on the thinner side.
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The basic recipe for chili is ground beef, onion, chili paste, tomato sauce or juice, chili powder, and ingredients like chopped celery, green pepper, and tomatoes if you choose. Many top their soup with crackers and cheese.
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It makes sense to those of us in Indiana to measure distance in the amount of time it will take you to get there. Stubborn Hoosiers refuse to learn how to do it any other way.
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With skies this vast and land this beautiful, it's hard to justify living anywhere other than in a rural area in Indiana. The countryside is just too gorgeous to be cooped up right next to another house when there is plenty of space across the state.
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Though not every Hoosier necessarily loves the same team, those who follow sports are ruthless fans of their teams of choice. Of course, most people in Indiana love the Colts, but there are definitely plenty of Packers and Bears fans and much more.
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Don't ever call someone from Indiana an "Indianian." It's like nails on a chalkboard to hear anything other than Hoosier. Click here to uncover why this is our state nickname.
What else are we stubborn Hoosiers not ready to change? Share your thoughts with us below in the comments.
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