9 Extremely Weird Things Only People From Iowa Do
Michaela Kendall
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When it comes to traditions, every state has its own unique way of doing things, and Iowa is no different. There are all sorts of things people from Iowa do that out-of-staters might raise their eyebrows to, but I’m proud of the things that make me an Iowan – even if they are a little “weird.” Here are some funny things about Iowa people that folks from other places may not know about.
1. We eat ranch on literally EVERYTHING.
2. We buy sweet corn from strangers on the side of the road.
3. We have a hobo festival each year, and crown a hobo king and queen.
4. We ride 400 miles across the state on our bikes with thousands of other people while partying intensely and staying with strangers for a week.
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5. We know just how much of an honor it is to be named the Pork Queen.
6. We go swimming in pools of corn.
7. We bang the top of the car and yell "padiddle" when we see a car with a headlight out.
8. We drink pop.
9. We do the "farmer's wave."
Weird is definitely a relative term. Personally, I think that these are just a few of the things that make people from Iowa special, but hey, I’m an Iowan – and we are famously proud of our roots. What are some things we may have left off of our list? Let us know in the comments section!
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