I guess you can live in Minnesota but don’t know shit, DRUNK Indians are not only confined to that tiny box sadly we live in all areas of the state. Also we’re not all drunks. Sorry to disappoint those who still believe that stereotype. Way to go Nick Johnson you gave a great high schoolers version of Minnesota…aye! 😂😂 I’ve never met a Minnesotan who says aye at the end of their sentences. I will not be subscribing not even a thumbs down of support.
Yes 😃I have been _corrected_ on this a few times! If I jokingly throw in an Eh? 😃 I'll get back a flat reply, "we dont say eh here. They only say eh in Canada."
Recently transplanted here from Illinois. It’s beautiful, there are so many outdoor activities and trails, etc. to support them. We were surprised at how friendly and welcoming everyone has been. Glad we moved here!
I’ve lived in Minnesota all my life and love it. I love winter, the North Shore, our many, many parks and trail systems for hiking, biking and snowshoeing, the friendly people, the wholesomeness, the entertainment, the beautiful woods and many lakes, and on and on. We always rank at the top for education, being the healthiest state, and the state that boasts the most volunteers. We have pro sport teams, and a bustling pair of large cities seven miles apart that offer a lot for arts and music. To say “there’s not a lot to do around there” is way off base.
@@tracyseymour7553 , are you asking me ? My response is “see above”. Biking, hiking, snowshoeing, sight-seeing, enjoying the state parks and lake beaches, boating, fishing, gorgeous drives, great dining and shopping in areas like Grand Avenue or up north like Nisswa, the MOA, music venues and outdoor bands and concerts, the many art and history museums throughout the state, fantastic libraries, local community events and theater, tons of state parks, etc. you don’t need to have kids for any of the above, and no alcohol required.
@@rubyrose6897 If you're retired, and/or have lots of disposable income, then the activities you listed above are possible. Yes, going to state parks aren't that costly, but unless you like camping, be prepared to drop a lot of money for lodging, especially around tourist areas.
@@tracyseymour7553 im not retired, nor rich. There’s a lot you can enjoy anywhere that doesn’t have to cost money. You just need to find what interests you.
I live in farm country here in MN..I like the quiet small towns, then again I'm an introvert. I'll stay in fly over country, y'all can keep going by, I'll wave.
I visited Minnesota earlier this year (away from MSP) and it blew my expectations out of the water! Duluth is an underrated small city with a lot to offer and the North Shore reminded me of the Pacific Coast of Washington (where I grew up) with its beautiful natural landscapes, evergreen forests and access to open water. Just FYI the bridge at 11:40 is near St Paul's Cathedral in London, England NOT St Paul, MN.
I'm impressed you knew about the differing lake definitions between MN and WI. Minnesotans have long been a little annoyed that WI claims to have more lakes. Every time it rains in WI the number of lakes goes up since they count every puddle. Vikings fans are a bit offended that Packers fans hate the Bears more than the Vikes. As many have mentioned, "eh" is more of a Canadian thing, although it might bleed over a bit in northern MN, kind of like how Canadians love to fill MN with their coins. I think it's safe to say that nearly all Minnesotans have, at some time, tried to buy a "pop" from a vending machine and have it keep rejecting one of the coins... only to find out it's a crappy Canadian quarter (with a hockey player on it).
In regards to 'Minnesota nice', it does have some basis. It is very common in Minnesota that someone will let you go ahead of them in a food line. They will ask 'is that all you have', and if you say yes, they will let you ahead of them. This probably happens 50 percent or more of the time if your waiting in line with just a couple items. Also, there are many things put on the side of a road with a 'free' sign. Some people really do take 'Minnesota nice' to heart. I find it is the polar opposite of Florida where I came from.
My mother was from Buhl MN. She lived there in the 1920s and 30s. Some of the stories she told about Buhl were amazing. I was there in 1966 and 1996 and saw a major decline in that city.
You're spot on about Minnesotans being passive aggressive, lol. Nice on the outside, jerks behind your back. And I've lived here for almost 20 years now.
This Southern California girl LOVES to visit Minnesota. My father's whole family is from Up North (Cloquet/Duluth). I loved visiting there. The nicest people you will ever meet (heck yeah they have an accent LOL) I retire in a few years and it is FOR SURE in my TOP 3 places to go. Thx for all your great videos Nick.... you and Mappy crack me up :D
I'm also a So Cal resident retiring soon and looking to get out of this liberal hell hole. South Dakota looks like a nice place to retire. A conservative right leaning area of Minnesota would be appealing too which obviously would not be Minneapolis.
@@Project4113 considering MN taxes retirement income and SD doesn't, SD is a better bet. Also, if you're not a fan of liberal policies, keep in mind that Minneapolis/St. Paul has a chokehold on the state level politics.
Okay okay born and raised in Minneapolis here and I would give this summary a 7/10. He missed Jucy Lucys, Somalis, how pleasant the summers are here, the fantastic education system (compared to other states), and the highest voter turnout of any state. He was right that Minneapolis is more cosmopolitan than Saint Paul.
Man I lived down the street from Matt's!! I remember going there maybe 3 or 4 years old.. thought the place was huge. Went there as an adult. Lmao tiny hole in the wall. Good burger if ya wanna burn the shit out of your mouth
I worked there for 2 weeks a while ago. I'm from California and Minnesota is damn beautiful. I partied in thier uptown and down town Minneapolis. Seriously it's better than downtown LA. It's more live and walkable. It reminded me of partying in downtown San Diego which is also better than downtown LA.
OMG! I lost it when you said, “A Sparkling Green Tea Lemonade with a Full Flavor Shot of Raspberry”😂 As a Caribou***(Forgot to mention lol) Barista, I approve your message😂
I've lived here most of my life and I gotta say this is mostly accurate especially that HOTDISH! As far as things to do, Minnesota is uniquely full of things to do. Unique as in you just have to go out and make your adventure rather than find it on a brochure or an ad on TV.
I was 12 when I first went to MN. I'll never forget that first time walking on a frozen lake. I was terrified of falling through. Later that day I was doing donuts on the ice.
I've been watching many of Nick's Unboxing series. In large part because I'm looking to move. He's made me laugh many many times. But I think, "Sometimes it's too cold to snow.", takes the f**king cake though. HA!
Where do you think you'll move to? Or did you make your move? I'm in the same boat. I really want to get out if where I am. I did just take up a new job tho 🤣🤣 planning on saving up for a year or two and getting OUT!
My parents moved us there from northern California back in the 70s. My father did get a job there but the main motivation was to raise my sister and I in a more safe and wholesome environment with better schools.
Lefse is awesome! It’s a Scandinavian treat made from potatoes, flour, butter, salt and sometimes cream. We will top it with butter, cinnamon and sugar and sometimes jam. It’s hard to stop eating. Also the taking an hour to say goodbye is called the long Minnesotan goodbye. We don’t like being rude, so we will allow the conversation to go on until till they are done.
They have good beer at their micro brews, they eat a lot of casseroles that they call hot dish, and they live for the snow sports. I’m married to a Minnesotan for 26 years and I’ve NEVER heard them say eh.
Bro,no we dont.if you live up by the Canadian border like international falls you probably hear it more.the twin cities where I'm from you don't hear it but the more north you go you hear oh for cute or you. Betcha.i hate that saying
@@stephens9462 It was a great place to visit with the trees and bluffs close to the MS River. Everywhere has it’s faults. Sometimes I miss trees and actual water living in the low AZ desert.
@@turbostatic1 What does that mean, "The cities can burn" ? That's the wrong way to view an intire city. There's whites and blacks that lives there, But the mentality of a lot of people in the cities is what have ruined the cities name !!! It's the people who don't care about other human beings lives is the problem ! Peace
Thank you for saying so. We are transplants too and we love it here. So many people on here are toxic and I feel like this video just gave them some fuel, ugh.
@@joemiller7082 as someone who lives in Bloomington everytime my address gets listed as Minneapolis interchangeably as if I don't know where I live, those semantics do make a difference
@@joemiller7082 That shouldn't matter. Bloomington is not Minneapolis just like Edina, Richfield or St. Paul isn't Minneapolis. You wouldn't call Long Island, West Organ a part of Ney York city.
Correction….we don’t have A crockpot, we have at least 3 !!! Whoever invented tatertot hotdish is brilliant ! It’s 1/29/23 and it was only -25 this morning, the high was -4 ! Fun fact, Bemidji state university sits on the shores of lake Bemidji and since there is not enough parking on campus, they plow a parking lot on the lake during winter 🥶
Minnesota native here - despite this video being four years old now this is SHOCKINGLY accurate. You got a new subscriber!! Though one thing I've heard is everyone who comes from out of state say that it's really hard to make friends here because everyone sticks to the hometown they grew up with and stays friends with the same friend group from middle/high school. That *can* be true and I used to be that way, I did stay friends with my same friend group from middle/high school but then I moved away from my hometown of Orono back to Minneapolis and got involved in the roller skating and circus arts community. I made a whole new batch of friends and many of them are out-of-state transplants. So if you want to make friends in Minnesota, you HAVE TO have a hobby that you do regularly to meet people. The good thing is - there is strong community in Minneapolis/Twin Cities and if you get involved in a club or activity you can make REALLY great lasting friendships. And people in Minnesota are extremely welcoming to transplants unlike many other states. Also, we don't say "eh" but the "o" accent is absolutely a thing (listen to a Minnesotan say "coat" or "road" or "boat") and whenever I travel people instantly know I'm from Minnesota even though I don't think my accent is that bad 😅
"Cake Eaters" a phrase coined in 1975 by my HS class. Any ways "Cake Eaters" go into the heated garage attached to the house. Drive to the heated garage beneath the building where their office is. The Twin Cities has a complex network of heated skyways that connects the second floors of buildings. This keeps the cake eaters from ever experiencing the horrors of sub zero temperatures.
This is your funniest episode yet, Nick. But really, Minneapolis is such a great city, it's worth a visit. The city's lakes alone are a stellar feature.
Speaking of Minnesota celebs lets not forget to mention that the legendary Bob Dylan (Zimmerman?) was born and raised in the northern part of the state. Hibbing I believe?
So interesting that you minnesotans are still Lutherans. We Scandinavians are also Lutherans, just by tradition though, as we don't go to church unless it's Christmas or someone's wedding or comformation/babtism. The churches struggles to get their benches filled, as we have become less and less christian throughout the years.
When I was growing up in the 1970's, we had a lot of neighbors that were of German descent and they would say things like "dis here" and "dat der", as in "dat der car, is that a Chevy?" No one said "eh". Great place to grow up, back then anyway.
Sounds like the way they talk around Alexandria (or "Alex" as they call it). A LOT of Germans around there. They probably had to send out a separate phone book just for all the names that start with "Sch," (Schmidt, Schneider, Schwinghammer, Schaefer, Schultz...). You're right, they say things like "Dat dare car needs a new bat-tree."
@@nolster1 yeah my mom's side of my family is descended from Prussians who immigrated there in the mid 1800s and a lot of my family still lives there. My first cousins have a family bakery up there and my great uncle works on a family farm up there.
Moved to Duluth, MN from a) Phoenix, AZ (sucked!) b) Savannah, GA (❤️'d it!) c) Chicago (❤️) So far, it's the safest state I've resided in. Twin Cities are safe, diverse and liberal. Duluth is the 4H Club = Hunters, Hockey Players, Hippies, Historic Mansions
I live on a lake in the "trees and lakes" zone of Mn. I can ride my vintage snowmobile to the grocery store and just had tater tot casserole for supper on Monday. It really does take us an hour just to say our goodbyes!
Nick you forgot to mention one bitchen thing about Minnesota. The annual Minnesota State Fair. I'm not a Minnesotan but I visited back in 2018 and went to the fair. That shit is awesome!!! I could not believe the amount of people, food vendors, livestock, ride, concerts, etc.... It's the best way to mingle with the locals. They say it’s the “largest fair in the country.” I say it’s the largest Opie convention in the country. Keep the delicious Leinenkugel flowing and then go purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.
I've always loved movies or tv shows based in and around Minnesota. The ice fishing and the snow is so appealing to me. I'm currently researching the state hoping to find a place to settle. I've lived in the rural south eastern US all my 42 years. It's time for a change for myself and my family. Cheers to all you Minnesotans!
I love all areas of Minnesota, and all 4 seasons. I enjoy the cultural diversity, not your stereo types. There is always humor in extremes and you can find them here. This is a beautiful place to live.
"Do all people in Oklahoma eat Sonic and smoke meth? Does everybody drive F-150's and drive too fast in the rain and ice? Why are casino winnings considered income? Why does TU Football suck? Let's find out while we Unbox Oklahoma!!!. Let's gooo."
There is the "Town of Carpenter", near Togo, Minnesota, founded by my great grandfather, Seth Carpenter in 1903 . Carpenter cemetary near there, some Johnson's are buried there. Only 1 Carpenter is buried there, my dad, Seth Carpenter the third. I buried him there in 2010. My dad was born in Hibbing. Hibbing is the hometown of Bob Dylan, Chun King, and the Greyhound Bus Lines started there, and the Greyhound Bus Museum is there.
@@NickJohnson Yes, but BAD NICK JOHNSON. You missed not only a large number of both well known facts and personalities related to MN, but mischaracterized much of the culture and the weighted relevance of the things you did mention incorrectly.
C'mon! Minnesota's not lame. It's relaxing and beautiful. I grew up there and never even heard of 'fiske' whatever until after I moved. It is cold and lots of bugs though. I always found things to do that were probably better than being on my phone all day. In San Diego now and miss it horribly. Mabe I'll get a vacation cabin here. 💖💖💖 Minnesota though!!!!!
I am very glad I found your channel, or whatever this medium on UA-cam is called, I don’t know, but, I’m “comma- crazy” ,obviously. Your delivery and your subject content is just laidback, smooth, and fun to watch. Very easy to watch and listen to and forget about your shitty day. I can really see you going as far as you wish. I hope you keep producing. Many thanks!
Same reason I visited Minnesota, I would visited more if I had friends living there since I'm from Illinois, but unfortunately I don't have friends there.
Nick - You sure know how to use humour in creative and fun ways... teaching us to laugh at ourselves more - and to not take ourselves soooo... serious(ly).
Hi Nick, I live in a town that I used to call a dead hick town...the type of place you can’t wait to get out of - when I was a young adult. Well now we do have zero covid-19 cases, so there are some good things after all. But with the snow and weather up here in Saskatchewan, I wanted to hang out somewhere like in California where my sister lived. Seems like heaven...a safe, drug-free, quiet, and peaceful place... especially since your other video said everyone is leaving California...lol
As a Minnesotan I recommend if you do move here do not move to the metro area. Since May 2020 crime there has been rampant and a good proportion of the police force has quit. Shops in Minneapolis are being robbed in broad daylight. It's become so bad shops that can afford it have hired private security. A lot of companies are leaving the metro area which means jobs. Basically at this point I recommend sticking to places outside the metro such as Stillwater, Duluth and Northfield are some of the best places to go.
Yes, it's really sad. I haven't been to "the Cities" in over a year now... and have no desire to visit anytime soon. Car-jackings and shootings are occurring daily and there's still an autonomous zone around the intersection where the riots began. The city council, mayor and governor have really let down the people of Minneapolis.
I’m from bemidji, right behind that center building and BK which is now a Dunkin’ Donuts is a bridge with a pretty large homeless camp. In high school my friends and I used to go there and watch them fight. We also have some of the highest violent crime rates and burglary in the state. I think for 2020 we are ranked number one in MN actually
Yeah for the most part there are some things I wish he also would’ve talked about and I few things I disagree with but otherwise it sums it up pretty good
I loved this video! I’m from Hibbing Minnesota (part of the iron range) I felt like you did our state justice. You told it how it really is and you’re very funny. Just a bit sad u didn’t mention anything Hibbing and it’s high school it was made in 1920 and had one of the first indoor swimming pools. Or possibly Kevin McKale the basketball player. Thank u again for making this video I enjoyed it
I just moved back to North Carolina after livin in Minnesota for about 8-9 months. I would never move back and don’t recommend moving there. This video is spot on accuracy.
@@NickJohnson went to uni and wanted to try a colder region but I dropped out so I came back home. Fun fact I moved to Minnesota 2 days before the riots.
@@mel924 mmm St Cloud was awfulll. Minneapolis I really liked a lot I loveseddd Duluth a lot I would go up there from time to time. St. Paul I got to visit a few times.
I am so enjoying all these videos that you have shown here of this beautiful United States. Actually, I am appreciating this country a lot more since I have watched your videos. Thank you. Minnesota sounds wonderful. They enjoy good conversation. My kind of people. Good conversation has been replaced with Smart Phones. My friend and I spent a Summer in Max, Minnesota as teenagers and I have tender memories from there. Yes the mosquitoes were awful at night. It was wall to wall mosquitoes but it was only at night. Eva
I have been living in Minnesota my entire life. I can say the only time I've ever heard anyone say "eh" was when I went to Canada. and even then it wasn't till day 4 of my 7 day visit to hear. Nick why are you telling all this information with a condescending tone. As if it was a lower class thing to like hockey and fish, not that I like either. we're not all Lutheran, we don't all like that snow and cold and no one ever says "eh". though I did learn a few new things about this state.
First of all, northern Minnesotans say “eh” all the time. Someone from Bemidji and someone from Winnipeg are virtually indistinguishable. Protestants make up half of the states population, most of which are Lutheran and that’s double any other religion/denomination. We might not all love snow, but we certainly don’t hate it enough to move elsewhere like people who really hate it do. I didn’t hear him say anything really bad about hockey or ice fishing. He’s not wrong on just about everything he said.
It is true we do all own a Crock-Pot and we love our hot dishes too... And not just the old people, I'm 23 and love my hot dishes and love using the crock-pot
How could you forget the largest lake on the Mississippi and birthplace of water-skiing! 😭 ... lol but for real laughed pretty good at this. Most of it was correct, yeah we're special ... personally I blame the cold for our craziness but thats just how we like it 😜
Grew up there. In elementary school during winter, recess was an outdoor ice rink and ice skates. Wow it was great, but then -we just thought it was normal.
This video is maybe about 92% accurate. Minnesota is great if you like winter to last nine months of the year and mosquito season for the other three. The governor is a tyrant, Minneapolis has been utterly laid to waste, not everyone enjoys freezing their asses off and ice fishing is an extremely boring way to freeze... Also for the record there are about 10,000 different varieties of hotdish, and why the hell wouldn’t you have a Crockpot? Everyone should have a Crockpot. They’re essential for your chili cookoff at work, if those ever become a thing again (pending a post-COVID reality).
This cracked me up! I can’t stand our governor. And he’s still a tyrant and now has Covid. Couldn’t have happened to a better guy. I can’t wait to move. This state is old news and over rated on almost every level and I’ve been here 44 years.
The closer you live near the Twin Cities, the less 'Minnesota' you get. I also can't tell if "Minnesota Nice" exists. I think it's in old people who live here. Accents don't exist down here near the Twin Cities. Idk if accents exist outside of it though. 20 degrees fahrenheit is considered cold to us. We have the best female hockey and basketball players. Nobody here knows about Bob Dylan unless you're from Duluth and not everybody knew about Prince until after his death. We aren't Canadians. If you to live here, do plan to shovel a lot in the winter. It isn't a joke.
Klēfer I didn’t think Minnesota Nice existed until I went to college in Massachusetts. When I come home I immediately notice that we are abnormally smiley and friendly to each other and I find it so cute! In MN it’s socially acceptable (common courtesy even, in small towns) to smile at everyone, strike up conversations with strangers, and offer favors without being asked, which is considered creepy on the East Coast. We’re also the most charitable state!
Well for not being from Minnesota you did a really good job. I spent my younger days in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Everybody I knew call the twin cities "the Cities". You did your research pretty good. Bob Dyaln is from the iron range and the mosquitoes and black flies are unreal. I used to have to go in the house about an hour before dark because of that. I'm more defensive for Wisconsin why I don't know. Oh and when I was in my late teens I worked all the time and didn't have a tv or listen to radio so on my weekend part time job when I live in Rochester I delivered pizza and one night on my way home I had one more delivery to make at one of the hotels and when I got there I didn't have the guys last name only that he was a prince I was hoping he was the only prince there at that hotel because we had people come from all over the world come there for the Mayo clinic Well I got the 7 or 8 pizzas delivered and talked to the guy for about a half an hour. He was very nice About 2 months later I seen him on TV while at my friends house and that's when I found out he was Prince.
Nick- if you ever decide to come to Wisconsin and do an Unboxing here, let me know. I can Def show you around and show you the good and bad parts and even get you some real Wisconsin food, like Northern Paste, Fish Fry's, Curds and my homemade Beer Brats that i make with my home brew. Show you the good local places to eat and check out.
@@oceanblue5794 When you get a chance to come back, check out Madison. Clean, fun college town with a vibrant music & art scene and plenty of outdoor activities. Kinda like a smaller Austin or Columbus.
And don't forget about "Coach!" I was always a little disappointed they filmed Little House in Southern California. It often depicted MN as dusty, dry and... MOUNTAINOUS?!
The jobs in the small towns don't pay much, think minimum wage here. So many people have to drive to the "twin cities " in the effort to make enough money to live in the small towns. You have to make the choice, be honest with yourself. Live the rural life and spend hours on the road, or learn to live without much money.
Are you kidding me? Some manufacturing companies like BTD and Team in Detroit Lakes pay above $25/hr. That is still better than what they pay people close to Atlanta GA.
@@mrbuck5059 I was considering small rural towns. 3 thousand, 4 thousand people. I actually used to work for Team at Cambridge . I actually made good money. Many people left, due to the management at that time. I heard they got rid of him years ago.
And, the hourly wage is usually less "down south ". So gotta be real, isn't that one of the reasons why a Minnesota company, would move production to Atlanta?
Nick, I did not know about the chef silhouette! That's a new one, even for my vacuum-cleaner mind. My favorite Minnesota nickname: The Land of 10,000 Treatment Centers.
When I was in elementary school we would be forced to stay outside during recess unless it was below 0... it was so cold that we would try to warm up inside but the teachers saw us and forces us back out 🤦♀️
Visited Minneapolis once and was pleasantly surprised at the urban yet liveable vibe. Should be on people's short list who are bailing out of some gawd awful eastern or west coast hell hole.
Funny you say that. My family moved back to MN after living in New Jersey for a year. Worst year of our lives. (It was a career move.) It's such a relief being here!!
Oh yeah, it's simply "The Cities". I was raised in St. Louis Park but spent the last 20 years living in smaller towns away from the Metro and whenever referring to Minneapolis, St. Paul or the suburbs, I always call it "The Cities" because it's all the same to me - you don't have to pass through miles of corn or soy bean fields to get to another town.
Minnesotan here, Doncha know’. I liked your video!!! Spam’s main factory is here, located in ‘Spam Town USA’ also unfortunately ‘Lutefisk Capital of the World’ hot dishes are statewide and are many varieties, basically cream of mushroom soup is the staple in them. We talk like that but it’s much heavier the more North you go. And people often think we are part of Canada. Just wanted to add more unique things about us. I grew up in Minneapolis and it’s so sad what’s it’s becoming!!! Love your videos!!!
The scene from 6:14 to 6:21 is not recorded in Minnesota - it is Poland. You would never see this volvo truck model in the US and the blue sign next to the road looks like the ones in Poland.
Here is my entire Unboxing Series: ua-cam.com/play/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF.html
After seeing how bad this program was, I won't bother with any others.
I guess you can live in Minnesota but don’t know shit, DRUNK Indians are not only confined to that tiny box sadly we live in all areas of the state. Also we’re not all drunks. Sorry to disappoint those who still believe that stereotype. Way to go Nick Johnson you gave a great high schoolers version of Minnesota…aye! 😂😂 I’ve never met a Minnesotan who says aye at the end of their sentences. I will not be subscribing not even a thumbs down of support.
In all my years in Minnesota I have never heard someone say “eh” unless we’re making fun of Canadians
What are you talking about bud I here everybody talk like me with “eh” and “bud” what area do you live in because I live in upper Minnesota
@@panthera6750 what part of upper Minnesota do you live, cause i live near the North Dakota border and no ive never heard anyone talk like that
Yes 😃I have been _corrected_ on this a few times! If I jokingly throw in an Eh? 😃 I'll get back a flat reply, "we dont say eh here. They only say eh in Canada."
@@panthera6750 ~I've heard "bud" now. That's a Good one.❤☺
You are so right!!
Recently transplanted here from Illinois. It’s beautiful, there are so many outdoor activities and trails, etc. to support them. We were surprised at how friendly and welcoming everyone has been. Glad we moved here!
That's cuz most people don't realize how close Illinois is to Chicago.
@@ceterfo did u misspeak?
I cant wait....
What area u move to
@@chriscampos3497 Brainerd area…Pine River
I’ve lived in Minnesota all my life and love it. I love winter, the North Shore, our many, many parks and trail systems for hiking, biking and snowshoeing, the friendly people, the wholesomeness, the entertainment, the beautiful woods and many lakes, and on and on. We always rank at the top for education, being the healthiest state, and the state that boasts the most volunteers. We have pro sport teams, and a bustling pair of large cities seven miles apart that offer a lot for arts and music. To say “there’s not a lot to do around there” is way off base.
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No, it's the truth. Name some activities that don't involve drinking and sports. Also, not everyone has kids. I'll wait...
@@tracyseymour7553 , are you asking me ? My response is “see above”. Biking, hiking, snowshoeing, sight-seeing, enjoying the state parks and lake beaches, boating, fishing, gorgeous drives, great dining and shopping in areas like Grand Avenue or up north like Nisswa, the MOA, music venues and outdoor bands and concerts, the many art and history museums throughout the state, fantastic libraries, local community events and theater, tons of state parks, etc. you don’t need to have kids for any of the above, and no alcohol required.
@@rubyrose6897 If you're retired, and/or have lots of disposable income, then the activities you listed above are possible. Yes, going to state parks aren't that costly,
but unless you like camping, be prepared to drop a lot of money for lodging, especially around tourist areas.
@@tracyseymour7553 im not retired, nor rich. There’s a lot you can enjoy anywhere that doesn’t have to cost money. You just need to find what interests you.
I live in farm country here in MN..I like the quiet small towns, then again I'm an introvert. I'll stay in fly over country, y'all can keep going by, I'll wave.
You all*. We ain't Texans.
@@JaguarKnight-hk7gl lol, well I'm a transplant to MN..some things still linger even after 30 years I suppose.
@@farmgirlrebel1333 Oh okay
No we definitely use y'all sometimes. I'll bet my heirloom butt dish on it. And amen to that.
🤣 I'll wave with you 💖
I visited Minnesota earlier this year (away from MSP) and it blew my expectations out of the water! Duluth is an underrated small city with a lot to offer and the North Shore reminded me of the Pacific Coast of Washington (where I grew up) with its beautiful natural landscapes, evergreen forests and access to open water.
Just FYI the bridge at 11:40 is near St Paul's Cathedral in London, England NOT St Paul, MN.
Don't tell anyone. Got our own rif raf, no need to import.
Frr Duluth is so underrated like from the time when I was a baby until now I have gone to Duluth for a vacay
I'm impressed you knew about the differing lake definitions between MN and WI. Minnesotans have long been a little annoyed that WI claims to have more lakes. Every time it rains in WI the number of lakes goes up since they count every puddle.
Vikings fans are a bit offended that Packers fans hate the Bears more than the Vikes.
As many have mentioned, "eh" is more of a Canadian thing, although it might bleed over a bit in northern MN, kind of like how Canadians love to fill MN with their coins. I think it's safe to say that nearly all Minnesotans have, at some time, tried to buy a "pop" from a vending machine and have it keep rejecting one of the coins... only to find out it's a crappy Canadian quarter (with a hockey player on it).
Not really, have lived in both states. Wiz. Doz have more lakes and more mud puddles. . List I forgot, wis has a lot of better roads. Go pack!!!
In regards to 'Minnesota nice', it does have some basis. It is very common in Minnesota that someone will let you go ahead of them in a food line. They will ask 'is that all you have', and if you say yes, they will let you ahead of them. This probably happens 50 percent or more of the time if your waiting in line with just a couple items. Also, there are many things put on the side of a road with a 'free' sign. Some people really do take 'Minnesota nice' to heart. I find it is the polar opposite of Florida where I came from.
Minnesota nice is being two faced. Like saying go ahead of me and then complaining about it later.
@@davegreene1198 Right, "have they no dignity?" lol.
You maybe referring to the country folk. They are the exception to the rule.
The north shore of MN has incredible waterfalls & lighthouses.
Agreed. I’ve lived in two Harbors all my life.
Goose Berry Falls near Duluth is pretty awesome in the summertime too.
@@BlueGoat682 was there years ago in the Summer, there were several large & scenic falls!
That’s awesome
My mother was from Buhl MN. She lived there in the 1920s and 30s. Some of the stories she told about Buhl were amazing. I was there in 1966 and 1996 and saw a major decline in that city.
every time he compares us to our rival neighbor Wisconsin I squint my eyes a little bit. damn cheeseheads.
But we only really hate each other when it comes to sports. (And state laws. (Kind of.))
They call us mud ducks
Yes he does not really understand Mn.
Since we got liquor sales on Sunday, what's the point of Wisconsin? Fireworks?
Hey....Any state where the trees END at the western suburbs of Minneaplis....is an abomination against nature!
You're spot on about Minnesotans being passive aggressive, lol. Nice on the outside, jerks behind your back. And I've lived here for almost 20 years now.
We ain’t all like that bro 😂😂
@@revan6467 I know, I didn't clarify. Not everyone in MN is like that. But you do see it.
Good to know
You speak the truth
Just because people don’t like you doesn’t mean they need to be jerks to your face tho 🤷🏿♀️
This Southern California girl LOVES to visit Minnesota. My father's whole family is from Up North (Cloquet/Duluth). I loved visiting there. The nicest people you will ever meet (heck yeah they have an accent LOL) I retire in a few years and it is FOR SURE in my TOP 3 places to go. Thx for all your great videos Nick.... you and Mappy crack me up :D
Kirsty ❤️❤️
I'm also a So Cal resident retiring soon and looking to get out of this liberal hell hole. South Dakota looks like a nice place to retire. A conservative right leaning area of Minnesota would be appealing too which obviously would not be Minneapolis.
@@Project4113 considering MN taxes retirement income and SD doesn't, SD is a better bet. Also, if you're not a fan of liberal policies, keep in mind that Minneapolis/St. Paul has a chokehold on the state level politics.
Okay okay born and raised in Minneapolis here and I would give this summary a 7/10. He missed Jucy Lucys, Somalis, how pleasant the summers are here, the fantastic education system (compared to other states), and the highest voter turnout of any state. He was right that Minneapolis is more cosmopolitan than Saint Paul.
Yeah I was wondering how he missed Juicy Lucy as well.
You guys have jucy Lucy's I'm so jealous in the early nineties they was in the DMV but they left never knew why.
Man I lived down the street from Matt's!! I remember going there maybe 3 or 4 years old.. thought the place was huge. Went there as an adult. Lmao tiny hole in the wall. Good burger if ya wanna burn the shit out of your mouth
Yeah we actually have decent schools unlike the rest of america
Only at Matt’s though!
I worked there for 2 weeks a while ago. I'm from California and Minnesota is damn beautiful. I partied in thier uptown and down town Minneapolis. Seriously it's better than downtown LA. It's more live and walkable. It reminded me of partying in downtown San Diego which is also better than downtown LA.
Nobody from LA hangs out in downtown LA bro.
It's definitely more walkable with the skyway.
OMG! I lost it when you said, “A Sparkling Green Tea Lemonade with a Full Flavor Shot of Raspberry”😂 As a Caribou***(Forgot to mention lol) Barista, I approve your message😂
☕️ ❤️
Let’s goooo, Minnesota gang in the house.
I've lived here most of my life and I gotta say this is mostly accurate especially that HOTDISH! As far as things to do, Minnesota is uniquely full of things to do. Unique as in you just have to go out and make your adventure rather than find it on a brochure or an ad on TV.
I was 12 when I first went to MN. I'll never forget that first time walking on a frozen lake. I was terrified of falling through. Later that day I was doing donuts on the ice.
Yay! 🧊
Doing doughnuts? Up here we say. “Whipping Sh!tt!es”. Lol
@@j2000t021 oh yes, and instead of a fart it's shit your pants.👍
I've been watching many of Nick's Unboxing series. In large part because I'm looking to move. He's made me laugh many many times. But I think, "Sometimes it's too cold to snow.", takes the f**king cake though. HA!
But being too cold to snow is legit!
Where do you think you'll move to? Or did you make your move? I'm in the same boat. I really want to get out if where I am. I did just take up a new job tho 🤣🤣 planning on saving up for a year or two and getting OUT!
I live over here in South Dakota, and it also gets too cold to snow here.
Bro I’m from Minneapolis but one thing that needs to bounce back (for the culture) is snowmobiling. Powder days are hard to come by
I moved to MN from CA. Best place to raise my family. Never leaving this cold.
My parents moved us there from northern California back in the 70s. My father did get a job there but the main motivation was to raise my sister and I in a more safe and wholesome environment with better schools.
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Lake Itasca is where you can cross the Mississippi river on step stones.
Exactly, i go there alot
I went there once on a school trip, I was too scared to cross cause I didn’t wanna get wet and it was still cold out lol
@@spice_cake yea, the stones are very slippery due to it being wet.
I drank from the Mississippi headwaters once.
Lefse is awesome! It’s a Scandinavian treat made from potatoes, flour, butter, salt and sometimes cream. We will top it with butter, cinnamon and sugar and sometimes jam. It’s hard to stop eating. Also the taking an hour to say goodbye is called the long Minnesotan goodbye. We don’t like being rude, so we will allow the conversation to go on until till they are done.
We don't say "Eh?" You're thinking of Canadians.
I was going to say the same thing. 😆🤷🏻♀️
Yes they always think we say eh
Chatty Cathy Because people that live in minnesota are basically canadian
People in minnesota are basically canadian 😂
@@thattallguy9053 Well, we're not, but that's ok. HAHA!!! Maybe he's confusing 'eh' with 'ope'. We DO say ope......A LOT!
They have good beer at their micro brews, they eat a lot of casseroles that they call hot dish, and they live for the snow sports. I’m married to a Minnesotan for 26 years and I’ve NEVER heard them say eh.
It’s depends on where ya live bud, I mean I say “eh” a lot
Bro,no we dont.if you live up by the Canadian border like international falls you probably hear it more.the twin cities where I'm from you don't hear it but the more north you go you hear oh for cute or you. Betcha.i hate that saying
I used to live in Minneapolis. I love the city’s layout. It’s a great city. It’s a great place to visit in the summer
If you move to Minnesota. Be prepared for 8 months of cold gray gloomy weather. Followed by 4 months of hot humid weather.
Looking forward to it!
And don’t move to Brainerd
@redsindu You don’t really want to get a job, besides it’s poverty rate is 20%
I thought the winters were sunny?
@@jgrysiak6566 yes, sunny and -10°F
My favorite towns I spent time in were: Winona, Red Wing, Duluth, and most of the towns along Lake Superior.
Great video
Dang dude you're on a roll!! ❤️
Winona really? I grew up there and couldn’t wait to get it!
@@stephens9462 It was a great place to visit with the trees and bluffs close to the MS River. Everywhere has it’s faults. Sometimes I miss trees and actual water living in the low AZ desert.
There are pretty much two ways of life in MN. The cities and everywhere else. They each talk crap about the other.
@@turbostatic1
Typical right wing hatred
. get used to it.
That's not a true statement, I am just the opposite.
@@turbostatic1 What does that mean, "The cities can burn" ? That's the wrong way to view an intire city. There's whites and blacks that lives there, But the mentality of a lot of people in the cities is what have ruined the cities name !!! It's the people who don't care about other human beings lives is the problem ! Peace
@@marialagunes6274 did i stutter?
I’m Brazilian and have lived in different states in America. Minnesota is my favorite place where I ever lived and I am happy to call it home ❤️
Where in Minnesota exactly?
@@treasuringpricelesstime5962 Plymouth. I am especially in love with places north of here :)
Thank you for saying so. We are transplants too and we love it here. So many people on here are toxic and I feel like this video just gave them some fuel, ugh.
Ummm Bloomington is not Minneapolis Bloomington is were MOA located at.
Splitting hairs though, it’s less than a mile outside of Minneapolis.
@@joemiller7082 as someone who lives in Bloomington everytime my address gets listed as Minneapolis interchangeably as if I don't know where I live, those semantics do make a difference
@@joemiller7082 That shouldn't matter. Bloomington is not Minneapolis just like Edina, Richfield or St. Paul isn't Minneapolis. You wouldn't call Long Island, West Organ a part of Ney York city.
I'm pretty sure he meant metro but I don't think he's heard that.
Bloomington is a suburb of Minneapolis...
Correction….we don’t have A crockpot, we have at least 3 !!! Whoever invented tatertot hotdish is brilliant !
It’s 1/29/23 and it was only -25 this morning, the high was -4 !
Fun fact, Bemidji state university sits on the shores of lake Bemidji and since there is not enough parking on campus, they plow a parking lot on the lake during winter 🥶
What???
Minnesota native here - despite this video being four years old now this is SHOCKINGLY accurate. You got a new subscriber!! Though one thing I've heard is everyone who comes from out of state say that it's really hard to make friends here because everyone sticks to the hometown they grew up with and stays friends with the same friend group from middle/high school.
That *can* be true and I used to be that way, I did stay friends with my same friend group from middle/high school but then I moved away from my hometown of Orono back to Minneapolis and got involved in the roller skating and circus arts community. I made a whole new batch of friends and many of them are out-of-state transplants. So if you want to make friends in Minnesota, you HAVE TO have a hobby that you do regularly to meet people. The good thing is - there is strong community in Minneapolis/Twin Cities and if you get involved in a club or activity you can make REALLY great lasting friendships. And people in Minnesota are extremely welcoming to transplants unlike many other states. Also, we don't say "eh" but the "o" accent is absolutely a thing (listen to a Minnesotan say "coat" or "road" or "boat") and whenever I travel people instantly know I'm from Minnesota even though I don't think my accent is that bad 😅
"Cake Eaters" a phrase coined in 1975 by my HS class. Any ways "Cake Eaters" go into the heated garage attached to the house. Drive to the heated garage beneath the building where their office is. The Twin Cities has a complex network of heated skyways that connects the second floors of buildings. This keeps the cake eaters from ever experiencing the horrors of sub zero temperatures.
Cake eaters are people from Edina.
@@markanderson6787 EDINA=Every Day I Need Attention
Edina is the school Hopkins defeated in 1975. The cake eaters tag has survived for 45 years.
Born and raised in rochester, MN. God Bless!
i was born in st paul and i live in cg
Minneapolis here
Rochester sucks
@@tylerf9206 never been down there
This is your funniest episode yet, Nick. But really, Minneapolis is such a great city, it's worth a visit. The city's lakes alone are a stellar feature.
Yes
Can confirm. The lakes are awesome.
Minneapolis is probably the worse part of MN
MPLS is great just don't go to the north east side and your fine
St Paul is not nicer either
Also Judy Garland from Wizard of Oz was born in Grand rapids, Minnesota!
I met her daughter a few times
Speaking of Minnesota celebs lets not forget to mention that the legendary Bob Dylan (Zimmerman?) was born and raised in the northern part of the state. Hibbing I believe?
@@BlueGoat682 I believe it was Duluth
Her childhood home is a museum now from what I remember.
Good job, except you didn’t even mention the Boundary Waters and canoeing! Uffdah! And the summers are glorious as long as you have plenty of DEET.
I love the unboxing videos Nick.
I'm glad 😘
“Maybe bec they’re Lutherans” as a Lutheran I can confirm, also this is probably my favorite state!
This is what I laughed the hardest about. I'm also a Lutheran from Minnesota.
So interesting that you minnesotans are still Lutherans.
We Scandinavians are also Lutherans, just by tradition though, as we don't go to church unless it's Christmas or someone's wedding or comformation/babtism. The churches struggles to get their benches filled, as we have become less and less christian throughout the years.
@@loadingmikke7451 That's sad!
@@annacooksey7276 i dont know, its just progress i guess.
Perhaps we weren't as Christian to begin with because of the old religion in the region.
When I was growing up in the 1970's, we had a lot of neighbors that were of German descent and they would say things like "dis here" and "dat der", as in "dat der car, is that a Chevy?" No one said "eh". Great place to grow up, back then anyway.
Sounds like the way they talk around Alexandria (or "Alex" as they call it). A LOT of Germans around there. They probably had to send out a separate phone book just for all the names that start with "Sch," (Schmidt, Schneider, Schwinghammer, Schaefer, Schultz...).
You're right, they say things like "Dat dare car needs a new bat-tree."
@@nolster1 Ha! That's pretty funny.
@@nolster1 yeah my mom's side of my family is descended from Prussians who immigrated there in the mid 1800s and a lot of my family still lives there. My first cousins have a family bakery up there and my great uncle works on a family farm up there.
We also have both hellish summers and hellish winters. Both seasons are extreme, in the 90s-100s in summer and negative temps in the winter.
Moved to Duluth, MN from
a) Phoenix, AZ (sucked!)
b) Savannah, GA (❤️'d it!)
c) Chicago (❤️)
So far, it's the safest state I've resided in. Twin Cities are safe, diverse and liberal. Duluth is the 4H Club = Hunters, Hockey Players, Hippies, Historic Mansions
Twin cities are safe? Compared to what, Chicago? East LA?
I live on a lake in the "trees and lakes" zone of Mn. I can ride my vintage snowmobile to the grocery store and just had tater tot casserole for supper on Monday. It really does take us an hour just to say our goodbyes!
Hello from Prior Lake MN. Doesn't everyone have a crockpot (or two)?
2?....guilty. ;)
Love those Lakes!
I'm from Prior Lake! Now living in Jordan. Prior Lake is the best!
Nick you forgot to mention one bitchen thing about Minnesota. The annual Minnesota State Fair. I'm not a Minnesotan but I visited back in 2018 and went to the fair. That shit is awesome!!! I could not believe the amount of people, food vendors, livestock, ride, concerts, etc.... It's the best way to mingle with the locals. They say it’s the “largest fair in the country.” I say it’s the largest Opie convention in the country. Keep the delicious Leinenkugel flowing and then go purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.
I've always loved movies or tv shows based in and around Minnesota. The ice fishing and the snow is so appealing to me. I'm currently researching the state hoping to find a place to settle. I've lived in the rural south eastern US all my 42 years. It's time for a change for myself and my family. Cheers to all you Minnesotans!
I love all areas of Minnesota, and all 4 seasons. I enjoy the cultural diversity, not your stereo types. There is always humor in extremes and you can find them here. This is a beautiful place to live.
Great video as always. Love your songs. This one is perhaps the funniest..if you meant it to be funny.
ITS SERIOUS
"Do all people in Oklahoma eat Sonic and smoke meth? Does everybody drive F-150's and drive too fast in the rain and ice? Why are casino winnings considered income? Why does TU Football suck? Let's find out while we Unbox Oklahoma!!!. Let's gooo."
Yes. Yes. And double yes to the meth.
There is the "Town of Carpenter", near Togo, Minnesota, founded by my great grandfather, Seth Carpenter in 1903 . Carpenter cemetary near there, some Johnson's are buried there. Only 1 Carpenter is buried there, my dad, Seth Carpenter the third. I buried him there in 2010. My dad was born in Hibbing. Hibbing is the hometown of Bob Dylan, Chun King, and the Greyhound Bus Lines started there, and the Greyhound Bus Museum is there.
Nice Carlos!!
@@NickJohnson Yes, but BAD NICK JOHNSON. You missed not only a large number of both well known facts and personalities related to MN, but mischaracterized much of the culture and the weighted relevance of the things you did mention incorrectly.
Dope
C'mon! Minnesota's not lame. It's relaxing and beautiful. I grew up there and never even heard of 'fiske' whatever until after I moved. It is cold and lots of bugs though. I always found things to do that were probably better than being on my phone all day. In San Diego now and miss it horribly. Mabe I'll get a vacation cabin here. 💖💖💖 Minnesota though!!!!!
I totally agree, I was gonna say that and you beat me to it! There are TONS of things to do here year round!!!
It was a joke
I would love to live in San Diego if I could afford it
@@tristonium113 Like what?? Name some activities that don't include drinking, sports, etc.
@@tracyseymour7553 What can’t you do here?
I am very glad I found your channel, or whatever this medium on UA-cam is called, I don’t know, but, I’m “comma- crazy” ,obviously. Your delivery and your subject content is just laidback, smooth, and fun to watch. Very easy to watch and listen to and forget about your shitty day. I can really see you going as far as you wish. I hope you keep producing. Many thanks!
I visited Minnesota just to go to the Mall of the Americas. What a beautiful state ! Wisconsin was alright too
Yay!
Same reason I visited Minnesota, I would visited more if I had friends living there since I'm from Illinois, but unfortunately I don't have friends there.
Should go to the "King of Prussia mall" in Philadelphia.
Awww thank you!
@@pavelow235
Why? It's nearly 3 million sq. feet smaller.
Nick - You sure know how to use humour in creative and fun ways... teaching us to laugh at ourselves more - and to not take ourselves soooo... serious(ly).
Hey STEWART
Hi Nick, I live in a town that I used to call a dead hick town...the type of place you can’t wait to get out of - when I was a young adult. Well now we do have zero covid-19 cases, so there are some good things after all. But with the snow and weather up here in Saskatchewan, I wanted to hang out somewhere like in California where my sister lived. Seems like heaven...a safe, drug-free, quiet, and peaceful place... especially since your other video said everyone is leaving California...lol
As a Minnesotan I recommend if you do move here do not move to the metro area. Since May 2020 crime there has been rampant and a good proportion of the police force has quit. Shops in Minneapolis are being robbed in broad daylight. It's become so bad shops that can afford it have hired private security. A lot of companies are leaving the metro area which means jobs. Basically at this point I recommend sticking to places outside the metro such as Stillwater, Duluth and Northfield are some of the best places to go.
Good to know Samantha
I lived in minneapolis in 2018 and I loved it so much 😔but had to leave suddenly. On the bright side I'm glad I did. Stay safe Samantha 💙
Yes, it's really sad. I haven't been to "the Cities" in over a year now... and have no desire to visit anytime soon. Car-jackings and shootings are occurring daily and there's still an autonomous zone around the intersection where the riots began.
The city council, mayor and governor have really let down the people of Minneapolis.
Way to sum up the whole city as dangerous. The cities are way better than the rural parts.
Good stuff from a Minnesotan 🤙
I’m from bemidji, right behind that center building and BK which is now a Dunkin’ Donuts is a bridge with a pretty large homeless camp. In high school my friends and I used to go there and watch them fight. We also have some of the highest violent crime rates and burglary in the state. I think for 2020 we are ranked number one in MN actually
Brooo they took away Burger King, that was my child good home brooo
WOW Joe, That's unfortunate !
I live in Minnesota and I think this video sum my home state up somewhat.
Minnesota 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Yeah for the most part there are some things I wish he also would’ve talked about and I few things I disagree with but otherwise it sums it up pretty good
I loved this video! I’m from Hibbing Minnesota (part of the iron range) I felt like you did our state justice. You told it how it really is and you’re very funny. Just a bit sad u didn’t mention anything Hibbing and it’s high school it was made in 1920 and had one of the first indoor swimming pools. Or possibly Kevin McKale the basketball player. Thank u again for making this video I enjoyed it
Great information amazing work keep up your Great work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I just moved back to North Carolina after livin in Minnesota for about 8-9 months. I would never move back and don’t recommend moving there. This video is spot on accuracy.
Why did you move to MN to bring with Keith?
@@NickJohnson went to uni and wanted to try a colder region but I dropped out so I came back home. Fun fact I moved to Minnesota 2 days before the riots.
@@KBJ910 You saw a couple of towns when the state was at it`s worse & you think you`re fit to judge it? There are many excellent areas in MN.
@@mel924 mmm St Cloud was awfulll. Minneapolis I really liked a lot I loveseddd Duluth a lot I would go up there from time to time. St. Paul I got to visit a few times.
@@KBJ910 Personally I stay away from St. Cloud, MPLS & St. Paul. But as I said there are many excellent areas in MN.
I am so enjoying all these videos that you have shown here of this beautiful United States. Actually, I am appreciating this country a lot more since I have watched your videos. Thank you. Minnesota sounds wonderful. They enjoy good conversation. My kind of people. Good conversation has been replaced with Smart Phones. My friend and I spent a Summer in Max, Minnesota as teenagers and I have tender memories from there. Yes the mosquitoes were awful at night. It was wall to wall mosquitoes but it was only at night. Eva
I have been living in Minnesota my entire life. I can say the only time I've ever heard anyone say "eh" was when I went to Canada. and even then it wasn't till day 4 of my 7 day visit to hear. Nick why are you telling all this information with a condescending tone. As if it was a lower class thing to like hockey and fish, not that I like either. we're not all Lutheran, we don't all like that snow and cold and no one ever says "eh". though I did learn a few new things about this state.
Condescending?
First of all, northern Minnesotans say “eh” all the time. Someone from Bemidji and someone from Winnipeg are virtually indistinguishable. Protestants make up half of the states population, most of which are Lutheran and that’s double any other religion/denomination. We might not all love snow, but we certainly don’t hate it enough to move elsewhere like people who really hate it do. I didn’t hear him say anything really bad about hockey or ice fishing. He’s not wrong on just about everything he said.
I don’t think you understand his videos or his humor if you think he’s being condescending.
Moose hunting is illegal in Minnesota, and Bear hunting is tightly controlled, Also the Twins cities metro is about two thirds of the population.
Love Minnesota ❤️❤️❤️
I love Minnesota, Even though I haven't ran into one Caucasian that like a black person, what's up with that ?! Just curious ?!
@@marialagunes6274 what part of MN were you in? 😳
It is true we do all own a Crock-Pot and we love our hot dishes too... And not just the old people, I'm 23 and love my hot dishes and love using the crock-pot
I used a crock pot yesterday
I didnt know that about the pizza roll. He's a genius 🍕
It's the most beautiful fall that makes up for the rest of the year and keeps me in MN. It's awesome.
Actually a Minnesota goodbye lasts from 1-3 hours, although a few time my family have stretched that to 6 or more hours
It’s a wonderful state to live in and explore! 🧡❤️
How could you forget the largest lake on the Mississippi and birthplace of water-skiing! 😭 ... lol but for real laughed pretty good at this. Most of it was correct, yeah we're special ... personally I blame the cold for our craziness but thats just how we like it 😜
Grew up there. In elementary school during winter, recess was an outdoor ice rink and ice skates. Wow it was great, but then -we just thought it was normal.
The caribou coffee at 10:30 is the one in Detroit Lakes :D
I loved minneapolis so much 💟 when I lived there in 2018,but had to leave early 😔due to personal reasons. After last year I'm glad I did
Was it family or the people ?
This video is maybe about 92% accurate. Minnesota is great if you like winter to last nine months of the year and mosquito season for the other three. The governor is a tyrant, Minneapolis has been utterly laid to waste, not everyone enjoys freezing their asses off and ice fishing is an extremely boring way to freeze... Also for the record there are about 10,000 different varieties of hotdish, and why the hell wouldn’t you have a Crockpot? Everyone should have a Crockpot. They’re essential for your chili cookoff at work, if those ever become a thing again (pending a post-COVID reality).
This cracked me up! I can’t stand our governor. And he’s still a tyrant and now has Covid. Couldn’t have happened to a better guy. I can’t wait to move. This state is old news and over rated on almost every level and I’ve been here 44 years.
Minneapolis has been utterly laid to waste? What utter bullsh*t!
The closer you live near the Twin Cities, the less 'Minnesota' you get.
I also can't tell if "Minnesota Nice" exists. I think it's in old people who live here.
Accents don't exist down here near the Twin Cities. Idk if accents exist outside of it though.
20 degrees fahrenheit is considered cold to us.
We have the best female hockey and basketball players.
Nobody here knows about Bob Dylan unless you're from Duluth and not everybody knew about Prince until after his death.
We aren't Canadians.
If you to live here, do plan to shovel a lot in the winter. It isn't a joke.
Klēfer I didn’t think Minnesota Nice existed until I went to college in Massachusetts. When I come home I immediately notice that we are abnormally smiley and friendly to each other and I find it so cute! In MN it’s socially acceptable (common courtesy even, in small towns) to smile at everyone, strike up conversations with strangers, and offer favors without being asked, which is considered creepy on the East Coast. We’re also the most charitable state!
@@clairm6177 Haha I always have a serious face and an intimidating face if people smile at me. But then again, I'm from North Minneapolis...
bro I watch all ur vids- You're so detailed and I love America because we are different
Hi!
Well for not being from Minnesota you did a really good job. I spent my younger days in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Everybody I knew call the twin cities "the Cities". You did your research pretty good. Bob Dyaln is from the iron range and the mosquitoes and black flies are unreal. I used to have to go in the house about an hour before dark because of that. I'm more defensive for Wisconsin why I don't know. Oh and when I was in my late teens I worked all the time and didn't have a tv or listen to radio so on my weekend part time job when I live in Rochester I delivered pizza and one night on my way home I had one more delivery to make at one of the hotels and when I got there I didn't have the guys last name only that he was a prince I was hoping he was the only prince there at that hotel because we had people come from all over the world come there for the Mayo clinic Well I got the 7 or 8 pizzas delivered and talked to the guy for about a half an hour. He was very nice About 2 months later I seen him on TV while at my friends house and that's when I found out he was Prince.
Wow 🤴
That is a great story. Wow you talked to Prince. I live not too far from his old home in Chanhassen.
Thats funny. Im from Rochester
I'd buy a book of the state maps - I'm still laughing over "basically Alabama" in southern Jersey
Ok!
Have lived here 37 years and I would say you are about 50% right.
Actually joe is about 90% correct, just saying
You betcha!
Yaa!
Love the Ranch dressing bottles on that sweater 😂🤣😂💜
FINALLY. I’ve been in the dark for so long Nick.
Nnnnnnn
Nick- if you ever decide to come to Wisconsin and do an Unboxing here, let me know. I can Def show you around and show you the good and bad parts and even get you some real Wisconsin food, like Northern Paste, Fish Fry's, Curds and my homemade Beer Brats that i make with my home brew. Show you the good local places to eat and check out.
@@texasgina Just make sure you come between April and October, otherwise you'll need to dress like an Eskimo.
I really enjoyed Appleton while I was there. Amazing town!!
@@oceanblue5794 When you get a chance to come back, check out Madison. Clean, fun college town with a vibrant music & art scene and plenty of outdoor activities. Kinda like a smaller Austin or Columbus.
@@501764727 Yes. I have a nephew that's studying at U Wisconsin. He loves it at Madison and thinking about staying there. He's majoring in Physics.
Email me Sgt at Arms let's talk about WI!
Hi Nick, more trivia... the setting of 2 classic TV shows is in Minnesota... Little House on the Prairie and Mary Tyler Moore shows. 😀
No way!!
@@NickJohnson yes way, lol. And I love shopping for good stuff at Target, not junk from Walmart. 😁
And don't forget about "Coach!"
I was always a little disappointed they filmed Little House in Southern California. It often depicted MN as dusty, dry and... MOUNTAINOUS?!
The chef is holding a pan, and in the pan is (Kentucky) fried chicken.
Haha so perfect right?
The jobs in the small towns don't pay much, think minimum wage here. So many people have to drive to the "twin cities " in the effort to make enough money to live in the small towns. You have to make the choice, be honest with yourself. Live the rural life and spend hours on the road, or learn to live without much money.
Are you kidding me? Some manufacturing companies like BTD and Team in Detroit Lakes pay above $25/hr. That is still better than what they pay people close to Atlanta GA.
@@mrbuck5059 I was considering small rural towns. 3 thousand, 4 thousand people. I actually used to work for Team at Cambridge . I actually made good money. Many people left, due to the management at that time. I heard they got rid of him years ago.
And, the hourly wage is usually less "down south ". So gotta be real, isn't that one of the reasons why a Minnesota company, would move production to Atlanta?
I've lived in MN all my life. Your video was very entertaining!!! I have never eat a hot dish or spam--I guess I should move
My fiance's is from Minnesota and I grew up in Delaware so it's kind of interesting how we cross paths and stuff like that 😁
True ❤️
Moorhead is basically Fargo. We refer to it AS Fargo/Moorhead. Even state benefits and stuff often overlap there. 🗽
Nick, I did not know about the chef silhouette! That's a new one, even for my vacuum-cleaner mind.
My favorite Minnesota nickname: The Land of 10,000 Treatment Centers.
Frank! You're the best really.
Very entertaining and informative! Enjoyed watching your video!
When I was in elementary school we would be forced to stay outside during recess unless it was below 0... it was so cold that we would try to warm up inside but the teachers saw us and forces us back out 🤦♀️
0 c or 0 f degrees because in the UK when I was young we wouldn't be allowed out if it was below 5 c but 5 f is a lot colder! 🏴🇬🇧👍🇺🇲
@@shihtzu291 probably 0F, my school did the same lol
I live in Minnesota and didnt even know most of these things that you are talking love your channel
Visited Minneapolis once and was pleasantly surprised at the urban yet liveable vibe. Should be on people's short list who are bailing out of some gawd awful eastern or west coast hell hole.
Funny you say that. My family moved back to MN after living in New Jersey for a year. Worst year of our lives. (It was a career move.) It's such a relief being here!!
Or southern Dixie hellhole
Spam and lefse, plus Caribou coffee! Three good things about Minnesota, and Duluth up North shore! Hard to beat!
Not sure if it's a common thing here, but my family and I all call the Twin Cities just "the cities." Anyone else do that?
Oh yeah, it's simply "The Cities". I was raised in St. Louis Park but spent the last 20 years living in smaller towns away from the Metro and whenever referring to Minneapolis, St. Paul or the suburbs, I always call it "The Cities" because it's all the same to me - you don't have to pass through miles of corn or soy bean fields to get to another town.
Minnesotan here, Doncha know’. I liked your video!!! Spam’s main factory is here, located in ‘Spam Town USA’ also unfortunately ‘Lutefisk Capital of the World’ hot dishes are statewide and are many varieties, basically cream of mushroom soup is the staple in them. We talk like that but it’s much heavier the more North you go. And people often think we are part of Canada. Just wanted to add more unique things about us. I grew up in Minneapolis and it’s so sad what’s it’s becoming!!! Love your videos!!!
Seriously this was the first time I heard if the chef figure with all those states.
I just learned it too when I made this
I heard this in 4th grade from my teacher
@@honeyrose7663 You must have been in AP American History in the 4th grade.
The scene from 6:14 to 6:21 is not recorded in Minnesota - it is Poland. You would never see this volvo truck model in the US and the blue sign next to the road looks like the ones in Poland.