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[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 23 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (5 children)

One thing I can say about Minnesotans is that we're culturally odd.

We'll take care of eachother, but don't expect pleasant hellos and conversations with anyone. There are a lot of people that hunt, not a lot of people that hunt well or frequently. The Mall of America isn't as awesome as when you were a kid. The death of Prince was a State Tragedy. To outsiders, no, Minnesota does not consist of Duluth, the Twin Cities, and snow filled cornfields. Yes it's too damn cold. Yes it's too damn warm for this time of the year. No we won't quit complaining either way. Say yes to lefsa. Always safe with a caserol at a dinner party.

Never state something in a way that conveys your opinion or feelings too strong. That's rude. Never stand too close to or facing straight towards people in a conversation. That's rude. Don't get too involved. That's rude.

Do smile and raise a hand when you see someone you might know, or someone who does it to you regardless if you can identify them or not.

Skol!

Edit: So I asked my brother, and while he too was aware of hotdish being the correct entrée for a combination of ingredients baked in a pan, he also defaults to caserol. I think it's because our parents and extended family do not live here. For those confused, tater tot hotdish != tater tot caserol

[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.world 20 points 1 year ago (2 children)

There are a lot of people that hunt, not a lot of people that hunt well or frequently

I've never been so offended by something absolutely correct. My shotgun that I haven't used in a decade and the 0 deer I killed with it are upset now.

caserol

Minnesotan card revoked

[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Got me there. It actually caused a few fights in my former marriage, geen bean caserol is not in any way similar to green bean hotdish.

[–] VikingHippie@lemmy.wtf 1 points 1 year ago

I've never been so offended by something absolutely correct

You ARE too good for a free banana though..

[–] Signtist@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago

a caserol

Gotta call it a hot dish, or people will look at you weird.

[–] Fridgeratr@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Mall of America is even MORE awesome now that no one can stop me from buying out the entire Lego store!

[–] PraiseTheSoup@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

but it no longer has a Microsoft store, which was the 2nd best place to nerd out after the Lego store

[–] AlligatorBlizzard@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wasn't there also a board game store? I hope the pandemic didn't kill that off.

[–] tvarog_smetana@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Pandemic was actually pretty good for most board game stores, as people needed something to do at home.

[–] elephantium@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Always safe with a caserol at a dinner party.

Imposter! A true Minnesotan would know you bring hotdish. Casserole is a Southern dish.

Edit: Also, WTF is up with "caserol" instead of casserole?

[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

i can't spell anything for too shits

[–] DrMango@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I wave to every single person I see when out for my run regardless of whether I know them