Being an Illinoisan means you are good at making fun of yourself and your state. Most residents choose to include laughter in each and every day, and that’s what this article is here to do. These 10 memes are inside jokes you’ll only get if you grew up in Illinois.
It’s healthy to have a little fun at your own expense sometimes. Test out that sense of humor and check out these inside jokes:
- The cold doesn’t bother us anyway.
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- This is one of those inside jokes we’re absolutely serious about.
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- We cling to any and all hope of warmer weather returning.
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- Of course, with spring comes even more unpredictable weather.
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- There’s so much more to Illinois than Chicago, yet everyone always assumes you’re from the Windy City.
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- But depending on where you live, you might see things differently. We’re definitely the most misunderstood state.
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- Trying to live in Chicago is so expensive it crushes dreams.
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- Being so cold that all hope seems bleak is a symptom of winter in most regions of the state.
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- It had been so long since the last time the Cubs won the World Series that it might as well as have been in the pioneer days.
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- You can always tell a more affluent town by the cars its residents drive.
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If you’re scratching your head at these, maybe you need to spend more time in the state. For more things you’ll only understand if you grew up in the Land of Lincoln, check out 12 classic dishes everyone from Illinois loves.
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What other inside jokes about Illinois do you enjoy sharing? Post your favorite memes in the comments below!
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