<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=09RkxC_0vm8Bc8W00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=09RkxC_0vm8Bc8W00" width="1000" height="600" ><p>Indiana might be the Crossroads of America, but being a true Hoosier means more than just knowing how to navigate cornfields and interstates. Whether you’re cheering for the Colts, dodging potholes, or passionately defending tenderloin sandwiches, life in Indiana comes with its own set of unique quirks. Let’s see if you check off these 18 signs that you’re a full-fledged Hoosier!</p><p>Table of Contents</p><p><b>You know what a breaded tenderloin sandwich is—and you have a favorite spot to get one</b></p><p>If it’s not as big as your head, it doesn’t count.</p><h2>You’ve spent hours debating who’s better: IU or Purdue</h2><p>And this rivalry runs deeper than just sports. It’s personal.</p><h2>You know that “The 500” is shorthand for the Indianapolis 500</h2><p>And you’ve either been to the race, partied at the Snake Pit, or sat in traffic because of it.</p><h2>You’ve cursed the potholes at least once today</h2><p>The unofficial state sport of Indiana is dodging potholes big enough to swallow a car.</p><h2>You’re used to unpredictable weather</h2><p>You’ve worn shorts and a parka in the same week—sometimes on the same day.</p><h2>You can navigate a roundabout like a pro</h2><p>Or you’ve at least mastered the art of explaining to out-of-towners how they work.</p><h2>You’ve been to a high school basketball game that felt like March Madness</h2><p>Basketball is practically a religion here, and even the smallest town has a team worth cheering for.</p><h2>You call it “pop,” not “soda”</h2><p>And you’ll correct anyone who tries to tell you otherwise.</p><h2>You’ve gotten stuck behind a tractor on a two-lane road</h2><p>It’s just part of life in Indiana. You might as well relax and enjoy the view of the cornfields.</p><h2>You’ve tailgated at a Colts game in freezing weather</h2><p>Because nothing can stop a Hoosier from supporting their team, not even single-digit temperatures.</p><h2>You’ve been to the Indiana State Fair more times than you can count</h2><p>Whether it’s for the elephant ears, the giant vegetables, or the pig races, the State Fair is a summer must.</p><h2>You know there’s no such thing as too much ranch dressing</h2><p>On pizza, fries, wings—ranch is basically its own food group here.</p><h2><b>You’ve watched the movie</b> <b><i>Hoosiers</i></b> <b>and cried at least once</b></h2><p>It’s more than a movie, it’s an emotional journey through Indiana pride.</p><h2>You’ve debated the merits of small-town living vs. city life</h2><p>Even if you live in Indianapolis, you know the charm of those Indiana small towns.</p><h2>You’ve been to a corn maze—and gotten lost in one</h2><p>It’s an Indiana tradition, and honestly, a rite of passage.</p><h2>You’ve survived a tornado warning in the middle of a basketball game</h2><p>And you didn’t even leave your seat because, priorities.</p><h2>You know that “Lake Life” means heading to Lake Michigan or the Dunes</h2><p>Indiana has some surprisingly great beaches, and you’re not afraid to remind people of that.</p><h2>You’ve spent an entire day complaining about daylight saving time</h2><p>Because Indiana’s relationship with time zones is more confusing than it should be.</p><p>If these sound like your day-to-day life, congrats—you’re a true Hoosier! From dodging potholes to celebrating the greatness of breaded tenderloin sandwiches, you’ve fully embraced life in Indiana. So go ahead, grab some ranch, cheer for your favorite basketball team, and enjoy the simple pleasures of being from the Hoosier State!</p></div></body>

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How Indiana Are You? 18 Signs You’re a True Hoosier

Indiana might be the Crossroads of America, but being a true Hoosier means more than just knowing how to navigate cornfields and interstates. Whether you’re cheering for the Colts, dodging potholes, or passionately defending tenderloin sandwiches, life in Indiana comes with its own set of unique quirks. Let’s see if you check off these 18 signs that you’re a full-fledged Hoosier!