I would do horrible things for a basket of cheese curds right now. They are the perfect appetizer, if you ask me. They are hot, salty, chewy, and satisfying. Will they inevitably clog my arteries? Perhaps. Do I enjoy myself enough to justify that? You betcha. Midwestern food is all about prioritizing pleasure in the …
Seguir leyendo 25+ Midwest Memes for Nice Folks Who Say Ope (December 6, 2024)

Is it just me or does Thanksgiving feel like a particularly Midwestern holiday? Maybe it’s the thought of putting marshmallows on yam and cream of mushroom soup in a casserole. Those low-brow yet delicious combinations of store-bought foods feel distinctly Midwestern. It’s also the thought of returning to one’s hometown, where there isn’t much to …
Seguir leyendo 25+ Midwest Memes for Nice Folks Who Say Ope (November 29, 2024)

You know what they say about the Midwest… «When you’re here, you’re family.» Wait, that’s the Olive Garden. But in many ways, isn’t that the same thing? They’re both known for being accessible, and friendly, if a little culturally insufficient. And full of cheese. That’s the most important part. Olive Garden will give you unlimited …
Seguir leyendo 25+ Midwest Memes for Nice Folks Who Say Ope (November 22, 2024)

The beautiful thing about life in the Midwest is that it’s simple. We don’t fuss around with nonsense. We like our cheddar sharp, our lakes great and our weather unpredictable. We don’t care what kind of car you drive, what’s in your bank account, or what if your shoes are from Costco. Heck, we will …
Seguir leyendo 25+ Midwest Memes for Nice Folks Who Say Ope (November 15, 2024)

There are a few ongoing debates in the Midwest that I’m not sure if we will ever settle. One of them is pop vs. soda. Pop is a classically Midwestern way to refer to a sweet carbonated beverage, but when I was growing up the vast majority of the kids my age called it soda. …
Seguir leyendo 25+ Midwest Memes for Nice Folks Who Say Ope (November 8, 2024)

Nothing says the Midwest quite like an apple cider donut on a crisp fall morning. Sure, they might have that on the east coast, but I’m sure it doesn’t feel the same. The Midwest has a peaceful quietude that can never be rivaled by the bustling coasts. You can look around and see nothing but …
Seguir leyendo 25+ Midwest Memes for Nice Folks Who Say Ope (November 1, 2024)

The Midwest is beautiful this time of year. It offers the platonic ideal of autumn. The leaves are in that beautiful in-between state, all red and yellow and auburn. They crunch beneath your boot with a satisfying sound. Families are taking trips to pumpkin patches and apple orchards, scooping out pumpkin guts and putting them …
Seguir leyendo 25+ Midwest Memes for Nice Folks Who Say Ope (October 25, 2024)

Midwesterners love nothing more than a slice of sharp cheddar. Or a cold, local beer. Or a bit of buttery corn on the cob. Or a freshly grilled Culver’s burger. We’re people of taste. Sure, it might be humble taste, but it’s taste indeed. We like simple things done well. There’s not much room for …
Seguir leyendo 25+ Midwest Memes for Nice Folks Who Say Ope (October 18, 2024)

Midwesterners love a good deal. We love to announce that the thing we purchased was indeed acquired at a great discount. Feeling frugal makes us feel alive. We feel like we cheated the system, or something. We’ve outsmarted the cons of big retail chains. We know how to coupon. We know that Marshall’s delivers quality …
Seguir leyendo 25+ Midwest Memes for Nice Folks Who Say Ope (October 11, 2024)

Being a Midwesterner isn’t all about eating cheese and watching football… you also have to drink beer and say that you got something on sale every time someone compliments you. It’s not easy work. Everyone expects us to be nice all the time, like we’re some sort of Canadian. But sometimes we just want to …
Seguir leyendo 25+ Midwest Memes for Nice Folks Who Say Ope (October 4, 2024)