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Minnesotans

Introduction:What makes a “Minnesotan” a “Minnesotan?” “Minnesotans” are known around the world for being unique in their own very special way. I have heard several stereotypes about “Minnesotans.” When I was in Mexico, I met a family from Texas and they asked where I was from. After I said “Minnesota,” the first thing they asked was “Do minnesotans really jump into frozen lakes in the winter time?” It was amazing to me because I was 2000 miles away from Minnesota! Some of the weird things that they do include saying weird things and engaging in different winter activities. Body:“Minnesotans” are known for saying weird things. The three weird sayings they are most commonly known for are “Ya Shuure,” “Ya know,” “You betcha.” They are also known for saying "Cold 'nuff fer ya?"and “Pop.” Some people say that “Minnesotans” say Minnesota weirdly. If you don’t believe me, just ask me how to say “Minnesota” and I will reply “‘Minnesoota!” Those are some of the weird things that “Minnesotans” say. “Minnesotans” are also known for eating some very interesting and delicious kinds of food. One of the things they like to eat is cedar-smoked walleye, which is placed on a cedar plank and cooked over an open flame. Another dish they like to eat is lutefisk. Lutefisk is made with white fish and lye. It is either air dried/salted or aged. Lutefisk has a very gelatinous texture and a very strong odor! Actually, I’m not really sure why people like lutefisk. A lot of people say that it is an acquired taste. “Minnesotans” are thought to be crazy for some of the winter activities that they love. They love to go ice fishing. Ice fishing is where they drill an eight-inch diameter hole in the ice on a lake; then they sit there and fish through the hole for hours. They also like to have a polar plunge celebration every year! During this event, “Minnesotans” would strip down to their underwear and jump into various lakes around Minnesota. Another winter activity they love to do is cross-country ski. Cross -country skiing is like running on snow with skies on your feet. “Minnesotans” love to do it so much that they practice doing it in the summer time, when it is 100 degrees outside, with modified skies that have roller blade wheels on them! Some people might think doing those winter activities is crazy! “Minnesotans” love their cabins that are “up north”. “Minnesotans” just love having a place to go on the weekend and have fun! When they are at their cabins they love to do all sorts of outdoor activities. They like going fishing, swimming, and water skiing. “Minnesotans” also like four wheeling and wake-boarding. Maybe “Minnesotans” just go to their cabins to enjoy the peace and quiet. Or maybe they love to take in the beauty of nature. One thing I know for sure that “Minnesotans” love their cabins mostly because they get to fish! Conclusion:Some people stereotype “Minnesotans,” Some people would say that “Minnesotans” are really stubborn; some people might say that “Minnesotans” say funny things; other people might say that “Minnesotans” don’t drive well, but the one stereotype that you will hear everyone say is that “Minnesotans” are overly friendly! These are just some of the stereotypes known around the world about “Minnesotans.”