Here in Ohio, life just isn't the same across the board. Those of us who live in southern Ohio rarely (if ever) see a White Christmas. And those of us who live in northern Ohio legitimately don't understand the concept of Skyline Chili. The following are 8 undeniable differences between the northern and southern parts of Ohio.
See how many you can relate to:
1. Our accents
You can usually tell what part of Ohio someone is from based on the sound of their accent. One thing is for certain though: We can’t seem to agree on the way that "wash" is pronounced. Sometimes there’s a "r." Sometimes there isn’t.
2. Temperature
In general, northern Ohio experiences cooler temperatures year-round, due to lake effect from Lake Erie.
3. Snowfall
Southern Ohio won't see snow until mid-March. Northern Ohio will see snow as early as November and it can last until April.
4. Coffee chains
Starbucks south of Columbus are pretty scarce. (Unless they're hiding in a Kroger.)
5. Skyline Chili
Frankly, the concept of chili on top of spaghetti freaks out northern Ohioans. Southern Ohioans, however, are usually quite partial to the dish.
6. NFL teams
Northern Ohio's NFL team can't win a single game. Southern Ohio's can at least win a few.
7. MLB teams
Conversely, northern Ohio's MLB team kills it, while southern Ohio's puts forth a decent effort.
8. Road construction
(Just kidding. It's the same all across Ohio: inconvenient and never-ending.)
What other undeniable differences are there between northern and southern Ohio? Share your thoughts and experiences with us!
For more fun facts about life in Ohio, check out our previous article: 12 Extremely Weird Things Only People From Ohio Do.
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