7 Things You’ll Never Hear a True Michigander Say

Michigan, just like the rest of the states, has its own idiosyncrasies. Little things we like to do or phrases that are common among all of us that are unheard of elsewhere.

Being a Michigander is basically its own personality type. That's why there are certain phrases that might completely out you as a non-Michigander.

Phrases You Would Never Hear a Michigander Say

Here are some phrases you will never hear uttered by a Michigander:

"My best friend is from Ohio and they're the nicest person you'll ever meet."

I mean sure, we can be polite, but best friend? I think not.

"I hate coney dogs."

You can certainly have a preference for Detroit-style or Flint-style, but hate? That's suspicious...

"I don't need to bring a hoodie, I'll be fine."

In fact, you will not be fine. The lake breeze will get you.

"The weather seems like it won't be crazy today."

You jinxed us! *checks three weather apps immediately*

"Excuse me, could I get past you?"

Absolutely not. The proper Michigan phrase is, "Ope, let me sneak right past ya."

"70 MPH seems to be fast enough the left lane."

Sure, that's what the speed limit sign says. But that's not reality. Keep it to the right lane, folks.

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"Can you pick me up a Faygo? I don't care what flavor."

Every Michigander has their preferred Faygo flavors.

Yes, you can probably tell from the phrases that Michiganders are a little weird. But who isn't? And these phrases really bring out the true Michigander in us all. Because it's not always about what you say, but what you don't say that makes you a Michigander.