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40 Midwestern Memes: A Celebration of Hotdish, Passive Aggression, and Undying Love for the State Fair

Roy R. Apr 25, 2024 01:00 PM EDT

Midwestern Memes

The Midwest: a land of friendly faces, casseroles with questionable names (looking at you, hotdish), and a passive-aggressive politeness that borders on art. This collection of 40 memes celebrates the unique quirks and undeniable charm of the American heartland. So, put on your favorite flannel shirt, grab a glass of sweet tea (or maybe some Vernors if you're feeling fancy), and get ready for a hilarious tour of Midwestern life.

Get ready to explore a treasure trove of memes that perfectly capture the essence of growing up in the Midwest. You'll find references to the region's deep love for county fairs ("Can't wait to see who wins the giant pumpkin contest this year!") and its legendary winters ("This isn't snow, it's a blizzard in a teacup!"). There are memes that poke fun at the region's love affair with all things beige ("Greige? Never heard of her") and its penchant for passive-aggressive communication ("Bless your heart" – a phrase that can either be a compliment or a thinly veiled insult, depending on the context).

But beneath the self-deprecating humor and casserole jokes lies a deep sense of pride. These memes celebrate the Midwest's strong sense of community, its down-to-earth values, and its unwavering hospitality (just don't park in someone's "spot" on a snowy day – that's a cardinal sin).

When you live in a small town and everyone goes back to school shopping at Wal-Mart — Save

What they wanted vs. what they got HOLLY WOOD — Save

In Canada, they use special stickers to slow the cars. In Illinois, we use 3D techniques. — Save

Found something new to say when I leave a room. Cheese Bags — Save

You know it's Spring in Wisconsin when these are still in when you're mowing — Save

Petition to call this region the "Midweast" — Save

At this rate the rest of the U.S. will be saying Ope in no time — Save

LAKE 1: I'll be Lake Michigan LAKE 2: I'll be Ontario LAKE 3: l'll be Erie LAKE 4: l'll be Huron LAKE 5: (thinking about how much cooler and better he is you guys are gonna hate me for this — Save

YOU SHOULDBE DRIVING A KIAFROM SUMMITPLACE KIA Michigan radio listeners — Save

three hours into a road trip when you hit an infinite stretch of farmland is where you find real power and real insignificance simultaneously — Save

Every Midwest Dad watching golf this weekend — Save

"I can't wait to sit outside on warm summer nights" *7,000 mosquitos liked your post* — Save

When you compliment a Midwesterner on a personal possession, it is custom for him to respond by explaining that he acquired said item at a significant discount. — Save

Mother Nature was like "oh y'all want COLD cold" and slapped the out of us, and added rain because we were being ungrateful — Save

You either die a Midwesterner or live long enough to become a Floridian — Save

Out of context small town Midwest park — Save

A person from Michigan telling you where they're from — Save

midwest nice is putting your paper plate upside down in the trash at the Labor Day BBQ so you don't offend whoever made the stuff you didn't eat — Save

"Watch for deer" is the Midwest version of I love you. — Save

THAT'S A NICE TRUCK BE A SHAME IF I.... PROUD AMERICAN HUNTER RAN INTO IL — Save

You've just finished scrolling through a collection of 40 Midwestern memes. You've chuckled at the relatable references to county fairs and questionable casseroles ("Hotdish? More like mystery meat surprise!"), winced in recognition at the passive-aggressive undertones ("Bless your heart" – classic!), and maybe even felt a warm glow of regional pride ("There's no place like the Midwest, that's for sure!"). Feeling a surge of nostalgia for your Midwestern roots? Perhaps you need a heartwarming dose of Americana with our collection of small-town life articles. Or maybe you're craving some delicious comfort food inspiration? Thunder Dungeon has you covered with our articles on food fails. No matter where you hail from, there's something undeniably charming about the Midwest.

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Posted by Roy R. About the author

Roy has been one of the internet's meme tastemakers for more than a decade. He and Phil started Thunder Dungeon in 2012 by posting the stuff they found funny, and it grew into viral photo and video creations, one of the largest meme community apps and one of the best sites for daily meme content. If you've spent any time online, you've probably laughed at one of his memes.