6 Photos You'll Only Understand If You Hail From North Dakota
By Tori Jane|Published August 07, 2023
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Tori Jane
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Tori Jane is a storm chaser, writer, photographer, and the village idiot - in that order. When she's not out and about dancing with the meanest storms on planet Earth for funsies she can be found wandering, shooting landscapes, writing, editing photos, and otherwise up to no good. Legend has it that she can also be occasionally spotted typing up short bios in the third person, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
You know, living in North Dakota is kind of a weird privilege. As one of the least-populated and most-seldom-visited states in the U.S., our little corner of the world is a place where there’s never any rush, and honestly, we love it that way. We’ve got our own way of life around here, and we’re pretty proud of it. So, I’ve gone ahead and, just for fun, collected six photos that you’ll definitely understand if you’re from ’round these parts. Here are six photos of things only North Dakotans understand:
1. It's pronounced "bizon." Not “bison.” Not “buffalo.” BiZon. With a Z.
Nobody here really knows why we say it like this. We just do, you know? And it's one of those dead giveaways that someone definitely grew up here... or has at least lived here long enough to adopt the dialect. Oh, and we don't say "yah" after every sentence... that's a myth. Like the "s" in bizon.
2. This photo fills you with a sense of irrational rage.
Seriously? SERIOUSLY? Who just gave them all those Super Bowl rings? Talk about getting something for nothing. Fun fact: The Packers are the single most hated team in not one but six states. The five other states that get it right are Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota. Solidarity.
Kansas is called the Sunflower State, but everyone here knows that there are actually WAY more sunflowers in North Dakota than in Kansas. Every summer, usually in August, the fields are ablaze with stunning yellows and, in some cases, oranges, as millions of sunflowers burst into bloom. It's a truly incredible time and should be a season all its own.
4. This photo either makes you roll your eyes or smirk to yourself. There is no in-between.
Winter in North Dakota is particularly brutal... if you're not from here. January is the coldest month of the year by far, with daytime highs ranging anywhere from six to 19 degrees. This can only mean one thing: once it hits 40, summer's here. Bust out the shorts. Sure, everyone else looks at us like we're insane, but maybe we're into that.
Everyone in North Dakota knows that the ingredients list for the perfect salad is something like whipped cream, candy, sprinkles, and the occasional fruit bit. WAY better than that lettuce-covered junk the rest of the world calls a salad.
So, what do you think? What photos would you add to this list? Let me know! And if you’re visiting North Dakota for the first time and need somewhere to stay, you’ll find plenty of killer deals on lodging over at Booking.com.
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