14 Problems Only People From Minneapolis Will Understand

14. Everyone Expects You To Talk Like "Fargo"

The further from Minneapolis a person€™s point of origin is, the more they think we sound like characters from €œFargo€€” be it the 1996 film or the FX television series, both of which get lots of mileage playing up our regional quirks. I tell you now: nobody says €œoh yah€ in Minneapolis. We absolutely do not sound like a Nygaard, a Lundegaard, a Solverson, or a Gunderson. We do not, about 98% of the time. Admittedly, when we€™re swept up in a great flow of emotion, every now and then, we can€™t help a nice long €œo€ sound. And yes we do say €œMary,€ €œmarry,€ and €œmerry€ all exactly the same. Want to fight?
 
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