12 Awkward Moments Every Minnesotan Has Endured At Least Once
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Betsy Rathburn
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Regardless of which state you live in, all of us has had our share of weird situations. Usually, we’re able to let them roll right off our backs. But every once in a while, there’s an awkward moment that you just can’t forget. Here are 12 that are common to Minnesotans everywhere.
Minneapolis may get all the glory, but St. Paul is indeed the capital. It's a fact that baffles many outsiders, who automatically assume otherwise.
We Minnesotans understand why people want to visit the Mall of America. But that doesn't mean we love going there. In fact, many of us dread playing tour guide at the giant mall.
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Oops. Usually, our barbs are more out of a neighborly rivalry than any real malice. But seriously, what's up with those letter signs?
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We get it. We sound funny to you. No, we will not say "boat" again. Or "milk." Or anything that rhymes with those words. Thanks.
No one likes needing help. But asking a stranger for it is an awkward moment that you'll probably have to endure if you live in Minnesota. Luckily, most people are nice about jumping your car or helping you through a slippery intersection.
Showing up to a store only to realize they're closed? Terrible. It's even worse when you then realize you have to drive to an entirely different state to make your purchase. Luckily, Minnesotans won't have to deal with this for much longer. But still, the awkward memory lives on.
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With such rough winters, it's bound to happen. And no matter who's around, it's always an embarrassing moment.
We may be known for leaving it behind, but most of us have actually gone for the last piece of cake, pie, or hot dish from time to time. But without fail, as soon as we've finished our last bite, we'll find out someone else wanted it. Oops.
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We've had to learn the hard way that a long goodbye is not commonplace everywhere. Out-of-towners may wonder why we're following them through the house, onto the porch, and out to the driveway - all while maintaining conversation. But that's just standard procedure in these parts.
Everyone loves an underdog, right? Minnesotans have certainly proven that they do. We always root for our teams, even when they've let us down again and again.
Classic movie aside, "Fargo, Minnesota," just does not sound right. It's in North Dakota, and Minnesotans are always the first to let you know. It usually comes right after we refuse to speak in one of the exaggerated accents made famous by the Coen brothers.
You'd think we would have seasonal dressing down, but it's hard with weather as crazy as ours. We may leave the house in a heavy coat and come home with our sleeves rolled up. It's hard to plan for, so our clothing choices often look a little weird to outsiders.
Have you ever experienced any of these awkward moments? Are there any you’d add? Let us know in the comments!
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