Well, that describes about 90% of the folks from this end of the state, myself included. No, that is NOT an exaggeration.Slang Term from the Net:
Wherever it came from, “hoosier” was in common use in the South by the 19th century as “a term of contempt and opprobrium…used to denote a rustic, a bumpkin, a countryman, a roughneck, a hick or an awkward, uncouth or unskilled fellow,” notes Jeffrey Graf of Indiana University's Herman B Wells Library.
Come to Canada sometime - we have maple syrup.Well, that describes about 90% of the folks from this end of the state, myself included. No, that is NOT an exaggeration.
Truth be told most of us are mutts. You're in good company.I really feel out of place now, I'm a displaced cheesehead (via MN & MI) and a packer backer to boot. Only been here about 15 years. Please dont hold it against me.
I'll have to keep an eye open next time I'm up up to Nobletucky for a concert. Not sure if customs will allow me to bring it back tho.Come to Canada sometime - we have maple syrup.
Last I went to Indiucky's store I brought him bottle since he's always calling me a Canadian.