Minnesota Funnies: 15 Jokes Only Locals will Understand
They always say that laughter is the best medicine, so I present to you the Minnesota Funnies!
Think you're a true Minnesotan? It's not official until you understand all of these jokes. If you get them (and hopefully chuckle at a few of them, too) then you're an official Minnesotan.
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Minnesota Stereotypes
Many jokes stem from stereotypes. So for Minnesotans, you've got our accent, the Minnesota goodbye, words we say like 'ope', and the weather, for example.
While writing this I realized I'm terrible at writing jokes so I went to ChatGPT for assistance. Hey, this is exactly what ChatGPT is great for!
Without further adieu, here are the Minnesota Funnies: jokes that only locals will understand.
Minnesota Jokes That Only Locals Will Understand
Why did the Minnesotan bring a jacket in July?
Because you never know when it’ll snow.
What do you call a Minnesota goodbye that lasts less than 20 minutes?
Rude.
Why did the chicken cross the road in Minnesota?
To get to the other side before construction season started.
How do Minnesotans keep mosquitoes away?
They don’t. The mosquitoes keep THEM away.
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Wendy.
Wendy who?
Wendy heck is winter gonna end?!
What do you call a Minnesotan with a sunburn?
A tourist.
Why don’t Minnesotans ever leave the house in winter?
Because it takes longer to bundle up than it does to run the errand.
What’s a Minnesotan’s favorite game?
Dodge the pothole.
What’s the difference between a Minnesota summer and a Minnesota winter?
About 15 minutes.
Why did the Minnesotan cross the street?
To get to the Kwik Trip before the snowstorm hits.
How do you say goodbye in Minnesota?
With a hug, a handshake, a wave, a “welp,” and 17 more minutes of conversation.
Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ope.
Ope who?
Ope! Just gonna squeeze right past ya there!
Why do Minnesotans never get lost?
Because there’s always a lake, a grain elevator, or a Kwik Trip to orient them.
What’s a Minnesotan’s biggest fear?
Running out of ranch dressing.
How do you know it’s spring in Minnesota?
You see a snowblower and a lawnmower in the same yard.
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