The 25 things everyone realizes once they move away from Michigan

By Metro Times editorial staff on Thu, Oct 18, 2018 at 7:30 pm

Some things you don't know you'll miss about Michigan until you move away. Although it's easy to complain about cold winters and potholes, there are plenty of things that will make you homesick once you leave the state.

Here are 25 things everyone realizes once they move away from Michigan

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What do you mean you dont have coney dogs?
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What do you mean you don’t have coney dogs?
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Yeah these fall colors are nice, but have you been to the Upper Peninsula?
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Yeah these fall colors are nice, but have you been to the Upper Peninsula?
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Weird, nobody here cares whether my alma mater is U of M or MSU?
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Weird, nobody here cares whether my alma mater is U of M or MSU?
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Yes, Im basically Canadian.
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Yes, I’m basically Canadian.
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You dont know pain unless you grew up a Lions fan.
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You don’t know pain unless you grew up a Lions fan.
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I do not take any responsibility for the things Kid Rock says or does.
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I do not take any responsibility for the things Kid Rock says or does.
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Oh wow, the Michigan accent really is a thing.
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Oh wow, the Michigan accent really is a thing.
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Michigan weed is so much better.
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Michigan weed is so much better.
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Let me show you where Im from...on my hand.
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Let me show you where I’m from...on my hand.
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Juggalos? Oh yeah, I personally know a ton of them.
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Juggalos? Oh yeah, I personally know a ton of them.
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Wait, you mean other states see the sun in the winter?!
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Wait, you mean other states see the sun in the winter?!
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Why do people give me the side-eye when I say pop?
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Why do people give me the side-eye when I say “pop?”
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You mean you dont use your turning signal to politely cut people off?
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You mean you don’t use your turning signal to politely cut people off?
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I hate to say it, but I sort of miss the humidity.
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I hate to say it, but I sort of miss the humidity.
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Yeah, Eminem and I go way back.
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Yeah, Eminem and I go way back.
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Why does everyone keep saying Fuck the Red Wings?
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Why does everyone keep saying “Fuck the Red Wings?”
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These roads are so much better than back home.
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These roads are so much better than back home.
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You think this is a bad neighborhood? Its fiiiiine, Im from Detroit.
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You think this is a bad neighborhood? It’s fiiiiine, I’m from Detroit.
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Its just snow! Learn how to drive, people!
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It’s just snow! Learn how to drive, people!
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Its Fat Tuesday, Ive called up every bakery, and no one has paçzki!
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It’s Fat Tuesday, I’ve called up every bakery, and no one has paçzki!
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