Unboxing Indiana: What It's Like Living In Indiana

Do people in Indiana drive tractors to school?
Does everyone here care about basketball?
And do ALL Indiana people trespass during mushroom season?
We’ll answer those questions and more. So grab your bibles and your chicken tenderloins. We’re going to unbox the state of Indiana.
To get a complete understanding of the state of Indiana, we need to start at the higher level and then drill down into the Hoosier State’s various smaller regions. Then we’ll get into what the state is all about - you know, the farms, the corn, the church culture. It’s actually not very exciting here at all. But we’ll make this entertaining. Promise.
I mean I DID live here for 5 years of my life. So I kinda know what I’m talking about.
We'll go over Indianapolis, Lafayette, Gary, Fort Wayne, The Colts, mushrooms and some basketball history.
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Folks think Im crazy What do I grow
Drive around here and youll see corn poppin up in rows
Just look around me
All you see is beans
But at least all summer this whole place will be so green
And we can shop Walmart together
Go to church together
Nothings gonna stop us Now
And we can watch the colts together
Pick mushrooms together
Nothings gonna stop us
Nothings gonna stop us Now
No no.
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[@NickJohnson]

Here is my entire Unboxing Series: kzbin.info/aero/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF

[@peterandrews1335]

Indiana is kind of boring and dull all I can do for fun is play video games ride bike hiking watch tv movies when I am bored is not a great state.

[@joshgorrell5431]

​@@peterandrews1335 are you sure

[@peterandrews1335]

@@joshgorrell5431 yep

[@joshgorrell5431]

@@peterandrews1335 there is more secrets in Indiana than you think

[@joshgorrell5431]

@@peterandrews1335 there is a treasure

[@alysacaseabeer3943]

I feel like the only people who watched this were from Indiana😂

[@mexicancheesefries1915]

Am from syria watchin this lol

[@tinamaxson2242]

And.

[@petrinidad26]

I’m watching this from East Chicago, Indiana so I guess your right- I mean idk lol

[@justinfleagle]

I'm not.

[@raymackins9716]

I'm from Illinois and im watching. Lol

[@damnnigel]

Let’s get one thing straight, Northern Indiana is completely different from southern Indiana

[@deuslaudetur2451]

This is true

[@apancher]

To start, one has weather. The other, well kind of doesn't.

[@aptechtvbts642]

South bend Mishawaka gang where u at!

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Yeah the northeners are usually way bigger bible thumpers

[@ismaelgonzalez-cuevas827]

Yes they the Chicago bro anf the tornado bro

[@noahray3673]

One thing I like about Indiana is that it’s not trying to lure anybody there. After moving around a little bit and seeing the country, I like the simplicity of the small town I grew up in. No pretentiousness, no tourism. I like it

[@FranchiseKicks]

I was born and raised in Southern Indiana but currently live in the Indianapolis northern suburbs. I can tell you that Southern Indiana is practically a completely different state and way of life from central and northern Indiana.

[@spartanx9293]

Born and raised in southern Indiana and in my opinion much like game of thrones the further north you go the worse it gets

[@budsodalsky]

Exactly right, I have to wonder why a Bloomington Bedford Southern State guy would move to Hamilton County? YUK! I call Hamilton county "2-9" (two-nine) because of the first 2 letters of their license plate! They are all trying to one up each other - you have ARRIVED if you can say you live in shiddy lefty carmel

[@Goodykos]

I'm glad I am not the only one who thinks that. I think southern Indiana is a lot better than the rest of the state.

[@peterjv8748]

You ain't lived in Southern Indiana unless you got busted by Ronald McDonald.

[@stansmad]

@@peterjv8748 I remember him ! Talked to him a few times years ago.

[@fruitloops362]

I’m actually watching this because I’m from Indiana 😂

[@roselynspivey1750]

IKR I’m tryna see wat he saying ab it

[@haikyuuun6573]

Same

[@annedavis6090]

@@roselynspivey1750 he's coming off as condescending.

[@zagrrocks00aj29]

Sunny Sunday Same 😂

[@annedavis6090]

@@roselynspivey1750 he doesn't know.. not from here

[@terridixon8878]

Low taxes and a simple life! Everyone from Illinois are moving their instead of wasting their money on high taxes!

[@mrtacomandude]

Lol until they come over and vote to increase taxes here too

[@AL-pk4ij]

Moved from Minnesota to Indiana shocked at how much they gauge people on food and clothes taxes here

[@anthonymendoza7129]

The streets are filled with a lot of Illinois and Indiana plates

[@alexwatzke5932]

Coming from someone who lives in the Chicagoland area on the Illinois side, yes tons of people are getting out of here and moving across the border for lower taxes

[@TOO_INTENSE]

@@AL-pk4ij there's no tax on food in Indiana unless you're at a quickie mart n don't say anything

[@suzuki694]

A bunch of friends were tubing on the Ohio river one day when we seen a family of amish watching with alot of teen kids. We pulled over near them and asked if they would like to go tubing. Their grandfather was very hesitant though after awhile of the teens bugging him to let them try it out he agreed, but only on one condition. They must be back in 30 minutes. They all took their boots off and 2 at a time would ride on the tube. My dad would turn and throw them off the tube and they would just laugh and laugh. We had a great time and not a second over 30 minutes their grandpa was waving his hat to return. I wonder if they still remember us

[@NickJohnson]

I'm sure they think about it all the time Richard!

[@jaymay6386]

@@NickJohnson Hi, Nick. Would you recommend creating rental properties over there? I'm from Chicago, but I rarely visit Indiana and Chicago taxes and prices are high.

[@kristinebailey2804]

*we saw a family

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I can guarantee you they will tell their grandchildren of the day their grandpa let them go tubing on the river with a really nice family.😊🐝

[@NHEFF09]

cool story im sure they will remember

[@crackedscreen2685]

I love Indiana because it is consistent and barely changes. When you come to Indiana you know what you’re gonna get and you will get it in abundance. 😊

[@bartimus3197]

Didn't even mention Indiana Beach or the fact that a new Dollar General appears every day.

[@TOO_INTENSE]

Indiana beach is closed rn so it wasn't on the internet when he researched our state🤣

[@zachhoward9099]

@@TOO_INTENSE he lived here for 5 years but to be fair Indiana Beach isn't really worth reporting on even if it were open

[@timbenham516]

🤣

[@stevejohnson747]

Yes we have like 20

[@knightpal1545]

General stores really do just pop into existence here.

[@davidr.74]

Hahaha! I live in Indiana and you ain't joking about the consecutive days of grey cold winters

[@austinh7654]

I know right! The winters are very rough.

[@Rosesfordays]

We are considering moving to Southern Indiana and want to maybe buy a house on Christmas Tree Lake eventually. Are thier winters just as dark and cold down that way?

[@nolanpugh3229]

IKR

[@jacobmiller6189]

Here in southern indiana it ain't snowed more than 2 or 3 inches at a time for the last 10 years. Sometime s its 50s and 60s in dec and jan

[@RideTheFire_]

ikr

[@marystaramour5535]

I lived 5 years downtown Indianapolis then moved to Carmel , north Indy , and had my second child In total I spent 15 years there and I can only say it’s great, people are nice and values are very important . I loved all of my years in Indiana and it’s not boring at all ❤️❤️❤️

[@ameliainzeo1634]

My husband & I are considering relocating from NY to Carmel. We have two boys 10 & 14 who like sports. Would you say it's a good place to raise our boys? We want somewhere that our boys can ride their bikes to school if they want. Somewhere that has lots of kids in the neighborhoods so they can make friends.

[@sophiacromwell8017]

@@ameliainzeo1634 Carmel has great schools and your kids will have a very easy time finding/making friends.... always lots of people & things to do!!! All of Carmel is VERY bike friendly. I live in the Arts and Design district (just a few blocks away from Carmel HS) - very easy to ride your bikes through all of the neighborhoods, around downtown Carmel and to school, but most kids drive themselves to the HS (or their parents drive them). Welcome!!!

[@robieremz9551]

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[@anniesocial5119]

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[@lotsajackpots]

@@ameliainzeo1634 If you can afford it, Carmel is a great place to live.

[@marcellusmartiniii4043]

I think Indiana is more chill and quiet than boring.

[@thart3333]

Lived here my whole life amazing people

[@tellittotherain7137]

You forgot about all the meth labs.

[@daijawilliams1477]

😂🤣

[@minderman9097]

Hops & Harley Life Delaware county used to have 148 meth labs in 2013

[@garyfrazo5998]

Yes. Those are our great entrepreneurs

[@noahhowellstone1264]

There everywhere..check Riverside California

[@javasoccernut]

And thekkk

[@kelliakers4884]

Grew up in Indiana. Have lived in a major city in the North East for 23 years. Cannot wait to move back home to more sane, more friendly people and a better atmosphere.

[@zeusapollo8688]

That left when the economy did

[@davidbagley1783]

Aloha

[@barefootiguana2760]

@@zeusapollo8688Indianas economy is booming

[@kingmaybus8409]

Fort Wayne I'd assume😅

[@knighttuttrupriprock9733]

I'm from northern Illinois and traveled through Indiana a few times on my way to Michigan. I'd stop in Indiana pick a few things up and do some errands. I was always impressed how good the costumer service was, especially compared to Illinois.

[@theresar7876]

Lol! I’m from Indiana, lived there for my first 38 years. Tried to back to the cold, dark days and headed back to NC in a hurry. But what you say about the “vibe” of that state is so true, and I’ll admit some of it is heartwarming, as I grew up there. You hit its description of each part of it bang square on! Loved the video!

[@eh4236]

I am from Indiana also. Born in Indy and grew up in Columbus. Yes, I know the Pence family. My mom was close friend's with Mike's mom. I visited with her last October when I was in the area for my college reunion.

[@TaskForce812]

I feel like you didn’t really represent the southern part of the state thoroughly. It’s practically a separate state.

[@NickJohnson]

i didnt probably.

[@nicholas104]

@@NickJohnson Do an Unboxing Kansas.

[@Galaxie500IN]

I agree; the southern part is beautiful with great hills and valleys that many wouldn’t even associate with Indiana. Brown County is like our tiny “mountain” range.

[@actionsub]

Kentuckiana, especially along the western edge where it morphs from Kentuckiana to the "Tri-State Region" while paying no attention in the media to the Illinoisians who make it "Tri", is kind of its own place. (Deutschland/[Melon]Farms/Pork tenderloin sandwiches region on the map) Even the "big cities" of Evansville and Vincennes are more like suburbs than cities.

[@francisdavis1271]

I grew up in Orange County. One of my classmates in 5th grade brought sour mash to show and tell (1970). Two of my cousins played in gospel groups and the oldest is a fiddler (look for Paul Goodpaster on KZbin). And didn't mention the Grand Dragon to Congress... great place to raise kids and know your neighbors... Purdue university is noted for their astronaut alumni and Gus Grissom was from Mitchell

[@taketen1990]

Terre Haute, is the start of African American communities, since 1800's. There is very rich history pertaining to Terre Haute, In.

[@aimxdy8680]

Just to let you know, northern indiana and southern indiana are the OPPOSITE OF EACH OTHER, both feel like different states.

[@ferasandhassan]

Which of them are better?

[@Petra999]

@@ferasandhassan going off what metric?

[@RiceDaddy-wo2fy]

@@Petra999 cuter women.

[@Petra999]

@@RiceDaddy-wo2fy they're nothing special either side 😂

[@kannlowery]

Being a Hoosier is great. Plenty of music, sports, museums, community events, etc….reasonable cost of living, affordable housing, less traffic, good food, plenty of educational options, plenty of churches….I was definitely glad to come home after several years in SoCal.

[@lindacaldwell6251]

So far I've lived here for 17 years. Born and raised in the Detroit area from the suburbs. Raised in St Clair Shores Michigan. Indiana's not so bad. We live in a small town of 4000 people with a fair amount of German Baptist folks. They are extremely nice to have around. Everyone is decent here, we look out for each other and that's the way it should be.

[@noahhowellstone1264]

I moved from So California after 39 years. Bought a house in Southern Indiana. I love it.

[@hendrixba]

I moved from Oregon after 46 years and bought a home in Southern Indiana. I love it too.

[@andrewe6839]

I'm in socal

[@annalisastrickland8044]

Wow, I left L.A. in '02, (after 38 yrs), for So. IN, and have NOT looked back. Love it on the Ohio R.

[@annalisastrickland8044]

@@hendrixba See my other replies..... I left L.A. for So. IN 19 yrs ago as well!!!

[@noahhowellstone1264]

@@annalisastrickland8044 it's awesome, and I'm going to take my wifey to Nashville next weekend

[@Dave-hc6pp]

I live in Brown County, about 3 miles from the park. I moved here about 8 years ago and have come to really like it here. The people are friendly and considerate. The area is beautiful and it’s a great place to live. Little Nashville still has that small town feeling while being home to some very gifted artisans.

[@javiermoretti1825]

I went to Camp Rancho Framasa for a number of years every summer. Brown County is an indelible memory of my childhood.

[@mountaintyme2000]

Brown Co. or Bloomington are the only places I would live if I ever moved back to the state. I'm always looking at houses in B.C.

[@sarahconn3285]

As a Hoosier I love my state of Indiana and no we do not sit and stare at the cornfields all day we have beautiful natural state parks and the sand dunes!!!

[@tyyepes3046]

Nice one , actually I’m really depressed right now, lost a coworker. very devastating , Needed someone to talk to.,

[@marvhayz3006]

I'm from Richmond Indiana, it's lovely here...

[@jonlouis2582]

I know nothing about Indiana, but one of the most charming, lovely girls I ever met was from Ft. Wayne, wherever that is.

[@NickJohnson]

she sounds great Jon.

[@joansmith3296]

The actress Carole Lombard was from Fort Wayne. She was lovely.

[@jonlouis2582]

joan smith I’ll say.

[@a1italian485]

Fort Wayne is the 2nd most populous city in the state after Indianapolis ,it’s northeast not too far from Ohio and Michigan

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

Indiana is the best state in America hands down

[@jaenmartens5697]

I married an Indiana boy that I met in California and we lived for a time in Marion. Wabash up the road is adorable and I loved the old American Gothic farmhouses and also the Wabash River. The remaining hardwood woods are quite lovely! People very friendly and kind for the most part😊

[@properdoe3414]

I married an Indiana boy too. Im from MI. Lol. He is a doll. :)

[@KING-jx7lr]

Wabash city is terrible

[@MarkLada]

I was born and raised in Marion.. I left for a few years after high school but ended up coming back.. Unfortunately, most of the factories moved overseas, and the opioid epidemic hit us hard.. The south side of town is pretty rough now.. There's a lot of petty crime and drug related violence.. Growing up in the 80's and 90's Marion was a great place to live.. Now, not so much.. They only thing we have going for us in my opinion is the river, and the three huge reservoirs that are all within a fifteen minute drive.. We have some of the best fishing, hunting, and mushroom hunting, in the entire state, and for the most part only the locals know about it..

[@jaenmartens5697]

Mark Lada Sorry to hear that. I loved it in the mid 70s worked at Resnecks Clothing store and they had another in Wabash. The Wabash River should be an excellent canoe trip.

[@MarkLada]

@@jaenmartens5697 Resnecks was before my time, but another clothing and sporting goods store moved into their old building, Spiece, and was there until the mid 90's.. Pretty much all of the mom and pop shops around here are gone.. Everything is big chain stores now.. Our mall is basically closed.. The only thing in that building now is Applebees.. We need to do something to get better jobs here.. I'm afraid Marion is going to turn into a ghost town If we don't.. The state put a lot of effort into cleaning up the rivers.. The Mississinewa, which is the river that runs through town, has turned into a world class fishery.. We get tons of people from out of town who come to kayak and fish the river.. The Wabash river, which runs through Wabash and Huntington, isn't coming around as well as the Mississinewa has.. There were just too many factories dumping waste into it.. Plus it got over ran by those invasive Asian carp..

[@GordoFabulous]

This is exactly the kind of breakdown I would expect from someone from southern California.

[@dking1362]

Pretty negative and inaccurate view...boring, lots of drinking, Amish everywhere, wealthy are "snobs"? I disagree with many of these generalizations. Too many economically hurting towns and their resulting problems, for sure, but also some great cities -Fort Wayne, Indy, Evansville, Bloomington-all underrated.

[@willlee5786]

Yes this guy is pretty lame

[@zakk6675]

I moved here for 4 years at Purdue from Texas and I found this video extremely accurate and fair 🤷‍♂️ he gave Ft Wayne props in the video

[@shaneburst5661]

Some famous people from Indiana are Michael Jackson, James Dean, Mick Mars, David Lee Roth, Woody Harrelson, John Mellencamp, Axl Rose, Izzy Stradlin, Shannon Hoon, and infamous gangster John Dillinger!!!...

[@lukeriha6667]

Rod Woodson, zach randolph, kevin kiermaier, athletes from around fort wayne

[@bengalsfan04]

I like James Dean

[@indiglo1971]

Sylvia Likens, Shanda Sharer😢

[@TC_Smitty]

Eh, Woody's not really from Indiana, he just went to college here as far as I know. His character on cheers was from Indiana.

[@wyattblackburn3047]

my girlfriends mom was friends with john mellencamp when they were kids

[@joe4illinois]

You skipped over Santa Claus Indiana. Anytime I drive through Indiana wheel of stopped in there.

[@jakekillsrah1933]

ikr. too bad holiday world is closed this year thanks to covid

[@doober8850]

VeteranGaming well, it isn’t closed. My friend went a few weeks ago. But I bet it isn’t very safe, at this time. But still fun.

[@annedavis6090]

@@doober8850 they (holiday world) are advertising on tv..we are pretty much back open...just wear a mask!

[@kaybrown4010]

Fort Wayne: It’s not that bad! Seriously, it’s a good place for families. 👍🏻

[@craiglortie8483]

yeah, i grew up in kendalltucky just north of the fort. great place as long as you stay away from the meth.

[@TrueStory1827]

Fort Wayne has grown into a very pleasant city. Downtown clean and safe.

[@budsodalsky]

Dude, you really pegged it! All the way down to "watch the colts together" ! I lived there for about 35 years and EVERYTHING you pointed out in five years is SPOT ON! One reason I moved was I was so dam tired of colts colts colts talk!

[@britneejohnson3173]

Thank your local farmer ! Farmers do a lot for us 🤍

[@NickJohnson]

Yes Britnee!!

[@doublequilI]

I saw you blowing through that red light :P 5:15

[@NickJohnson]

haha on campus yes i did.

[@olchat2012]

It's called a "California stop", lol

[@MrGrimsday]

Yeah man you should of stoped.

[@dankoher4318]

Small places are well known for speed traps, stop 🛑 sign, and red-light tickets.

[@lexiharris5427]

Welcome to indiana💁

[@RC-te4mt]

Proud to call Southern Indiana my Home! Y’all

[@furiahispanica3823]

Thank you for your constructive criticism, this will keep out all the Californians who want to move to America. Indiana is a hidden Gem only because you can live here and have it good, Southern Indiana is amazing in its rolling hills and southern/midwestern charm. The more north you go the more the hospitality goes out to the Window.

[@patriciawoodward2566]

Love my "fly over" state. Born and raised in Jackson County-home of the first train robbery (not a proud thing, but true) and John Mellencamp. I now live in rural Washington County in the middle of Amish country. In my opinion I live on the prettiest piece of land in our state. Love where I live and couldn't imagine being anywhere else.

[@davechupp7922]

Spencer Train Shop--Home of the world's first train robbery. I like that Trian shop.

[@ryanbrown621]

Jackson county as well!

[@annalisastrickland8044]

I prefer Jefferson Co., on the Ohio River - in the *Middle* of the Indy/Cincy/Louisville triangle. Access to *city stuff* if you really need something. We have boating, a national park with hiking and waterfalls, festivals all summer, and pretty mild winters for the last several years. One thing we DO NOT need, is any more liberals trying to change it into one of the CITIES they LEFT!

[@tyyepes3046]

Nice one , actually I’m really depressed right now, lost a coworker. very devastating , Needed someone to talk to.,

[@ctfarms6471]

Same love the history here

[@InfntyGamng]

I like how he ran that red light on Purdue's campus lmao

[@barbaradarnell7376]

If you didn't mention it, I was going to.

[@ripwinkler1595]

I went hunting for this comment myself..

[@Crosbie85]

Lol

[@daeyoungkim4971]

5:13

[@bobrude6107]

I love my state of Indiana🙂 fun is what you make it. A fire, roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, singing around campfires, camping, fishing. Down home stuff. Love the change of seasons🙂

[@NickJohnson]

me too Bob!

[@NickJohnson]

i lived in indiana for 5 years!

[@ct7aja2]

I love my state too. Seems boring when you're young but as you get older you appreciate the lack of drama other states have. Great place to raise children.

[@dawnmayhew2844]

I just wish that we would get snow like we used to. we don't have 4 seasons only 3 Spring, Summer and Fall

[@lotsajackpots]

@@dawnmayhew2844 Agree, the blizzard of 78 was awesome. Of course I was a kid then so I probably found it much cooler then the adults that couldn't drive into work :)

[@wallacegeller2111]

I grew up in Fort Wayne and it was a great place. I ended up in Phoenix, Arizona since 1971. I'm retired in the Phoenix area.

[@johnkelsey2482]

I moved to Indiana in 1988 because of work form Toledo....This place added 10 to 15 years to my life....I love it....

[@dianaapo3776]

"Sometimes I think I'd like to visit Indiana" - Hank Hill~ King of the Hill

[@dianepeters764]

Haha!

[@leahbelieva]

And that’s really all ya need to know

[@naciohurd3815]

Chech it out then leave! Not worth stayin!

[@isaacforeman4107]

This is very accurate coming from a person who lived here for 28 years and the Zionsville fishers comment was too hilarious I subscribed

[@NickJohnson]

Hey Isaac. I like indiana - somewhat :)

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Weed is illegal and 6 months a year its cold. Summer is super humid. People have given up hope and pill companies control millions of lives.

[@heathert5455]

I am a native of Michigan but I moved to Indiana in 2012. I like Hoosiers...they are nice people. FYI, Indiana winters are NOTHING compared to Michigan winters.

[@ginabackes3465]

Or iowa winters

[@ginabackes3465]

Or iowa winters

[@heathert5455]

@Drew K I was born in Traverse City Michigan and was raised in that state, so I am native to that state.

[@heathert5455]

@Kelsey Heuschkel I lived in Grand Rapids from 1993-1996 then from 1999-2000, then I lived in Bear Lake from 2000-2012. I was born in Traverse City.

[@xMAD_SCIENTISTx]

Right lmfao

[@jimboy419]

Best thing about Indiana is the laid-back vibe. People are friendly and casual.

[@rampagenelson9658]

I am assuming you don’t live in fort wayne 😂

[@jimboy419]

@@rampagenelson9658 No - Kokomo and Indianapolis

[@annajoo-yung7196]

James HIgbie the Fort Wayne area is a whole other level of psychotic evil demons 😂

[@cynthiajohns0n442]

Indiana is a great state to live in! There is so many great places to go. Tooooo many to mention. Just do a little research & you will find a lot of places that have a lot to do. Camping, fishing, swimming, parks(so many beautiful parks in Indiana!) Just like in every other state, there are great places to go & not so great places to go. I Love My State Indiana❤

[@duncpol]

Now I understand why so many people eat corn flakes for breakfast. Those endless corn fields have to end up somewhere.

[@richardmikesell1335]

Hey man we ae Hoosiers!! you forgot to tell them how much we like guns!

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Wouldn't go to sleep at night without one

[@chazzthaspazz4475]

And motocross!

[@ThaddeusGhostal]

Especially in Putnam county.

[@knightpal1545]

Trying to infringe on Indiana gun owner ship is like declaring war against it. We seriously safe guard our 2a here and I'm proud of that. Love ma freedom, love ma corn fields, and love ma relaxing days.

[@snagyywtg2698]

As soon as he said the word “Walmart” I knew he was legit...

[@neziak1444]

Sad he didnt mention Muncie.

[@elizabethinthenight7690]

Same

[@elizabethinthenight7690]

@@neziak1444 wait your right dang

[@marqueburton9632]

@@neziak1444 Or Marion, IN.

[@Jillady]

Hhahahahahalol🤣

[@chepis7893]

Im a truck driver and drive through Indiana sometimes. Tonight while I was driving through Fort Wayne I wondered how must be living there since it is like a hidden city so I came across your video and honestly I laughed a little with you singing at the end lol but I think Indiana could be a great place to live.

[@NickJohnson]

Indiana's not bad :)

[@megd7593]

It is!

[@joshuastiegman7365]

As an Indy 500 nut, absolutely love the use of the 1992 Indy 500 finish. Love my simple state

[@healthyone100]

me too!

[@akuyakukotei6863]

I’m 17 and born in Indianapolis IN and lived here my whole life, and I never heard anything about the mushrooms 😂

[@amandawilliams253]

Not many woods to go mushroom huntin in Indy lol

[@annedavis6090]

@@amandawilliams253 they are delicious. You harvest them in the woods in early spring. Before the ground warms up and when the tree leaves are still about the size of a mouse ear☺️ You have to go outside 465 to find them.

[@amandawilliams253]

@@annedavis6090 oh I've had them I'm from kokomo lol I was telling the poster the reason they've never heard of them is because there aren't any places to find them in Indy lol and you're right they are delicious

[@thebullwhisperer916]

Sheltered

[@Inconspicuous_pinetree]

yeah come up to Lafayette and our surrounding towns and there is a lot of mushrooms up here. He was pretty spot on with that.

[@kennethadcox7976]

I'm born and raised in Indiana had a wife from Indy and have spent many years in Indiana I love Indiana

[@mindhunter8772]

Apart from the safe North side of Indianapolis, which other places or cities you consider a good place to live...

[@landoncarter9239]

Mind HunTer South of Indy is Franklin a midsized town where I was born and raised. With a downtown stretching back to the 1880s we host the Johnson county fair, the governors 20 shooting competition, strawberry festivals, barbecue festivals, and much more. With a relatively low crime rate. Very professional and courteous police department. And multiple quiet and clean suburbs. Feel free to look it up. It’s where I am today and probably where I will always be

[@annedavis6090]

@@landoncarter9239 I'm in Mooresville after years in Indy..still work Perry township school district...but drive that 25 min back across the river to beautiful Morgan County. 🙋🌻🌱

[@MrSoldierperson]

Hoosier.

[@annedavis6090]

@@landoncarter9239 I lived in Greenwood for 7 years, Johnson Co is nice, but further west and across White River is sparsely populated and still pretty country. It will be strange when I69 goes in.

[@lemonoperator]

Everything about this video was pretty much accurate. I appreciate the work you do. You did give the top right corner of Indiana a disservice

[@chloek4045]

I’ve lived in NWI (Valparaiso & Munster) pretty much my whole life and I think it’s some of the best parts of Indiana. Close to Chicago and Michigan. Always something fun to do!

[@tylermckay8594]

Kokomo native, left for the military in 2015, cane back in 2019 and realized why I left the first time so now moved with my wife to Titusville, FL and couldn't have been happier with that choice

[@inggy6518]

Titusville my hometown!

[@tylermckay8594]

@@kennethcurtis1856 Humidity here definitely isn't fun

[@amandawilliams253]

I was born and raised in Kokomo just moved to Elwood a couple months ago

[@annedavis6090]

Cocoa Beach ✨

[@annedavis6090]

@@kennethcurtis1856 I did most of my military service in San Diego...it was a beautiful time there...early 80s.. yup✌️

[@dukedriftwood]

I'm from Elkhart.. born and raised.. left for many years for the service and a follow on career. Glad to be back now. Low cost of living. Slower pace. Down to earth people. I'm home.

[@LongLeggedOne]

Sounds like what I want.

[@_Jolie]

Amazing! I've lived in Indiana all of my life and have been everywhere in this state, you totally nailed it!

[@jules4626]

I love your parodies. You always make me laugh, thanks Nick! 😂

[@barbarachieppo8290]

Southern Indiana along the Ohio river is beautiful There are caves to explore, hiking, etc.

[@boogitybear2283]

I love going to Bloomington! I didn’t realize how nice that region is!

[@Spidermonkey260]

My grandparents lived in new albany for 60 years

[@RiceDaddy-wo2fy]

Sounds cool.

[@rockymartin2179]

and more backward hillbiies than you can shake a stick at. thieven son of a guns. highest crime rate in the state. its a white republican ghetto.

[@georgee7472]

You just don't get it because your from Cali, nothing wrong with good honest people working hard and living good lives.

[@guineamusketeersofficial7628]

@Evan Oyler apparently to that person nope. Many people around the US work hard for the life they choose to live.

[@waterheaterservices]

Glorious revolutionary humanist socialist people's California, with public people's toilets/streets.

[@TheModernPioneer]

What do you mean? He lived in Indiana for like 5 years and lives in North Carolina now, and clearly has base conservative values

[@bradleycaffee4253]

What does he not get?

[@javieroliveras344]

I learned Indiana people are living boring lives and they don't shave and groom and don't like to shower

[@clairesimplydivine]

I was curious to watch videos about the Indiana State, so I checked here on KZbin and I found your interesting and nice video. Greetings from Italy 😀👍🏻

[@bengalkeeper]

As a recent refugee from crazyfornia to east central Indiana, I adore this state. I've been welcomed and treated so well. Everyone is so nice and polite. Maybe your poor treatment was due to your snarky, condescending attitude.

[@bengalkeeper]

@@AH-ef3rw at least they're smiling. Which is more than I can say about folks in crazyfornia!

[@maggiesmith979]

Really acurate. Fun fact: Indianapolis has a more annual rainfall than Seattle. Probably more depression too.

[@maggiesmith979]

@@rylencason4420 Yea there's that.

[@JasminelovesIndycar]

100% facts

[@cocotaveras8975]

Rylen Cason Laughs in North Dakota

[@TheMcDonaldsMaster2420]

The danm rain just about gives me depression every year 😂 god damnit, I want to get out and cut my hay! The winter supply is running out and the goats cant go to pasture when ir raining.

[@benjamincalbert174]

Ye we need a boat here in Indianapolis and I don't mean at Geist or Fall Creek Reservoir but in the City itself because when it rains it pours.

[@shametheshane4209]

I love all the random Steak n Shakes on the map. Very relevant.

[@Goddess764]

I love your blunt honesty and sense of humor!

[@jennifermurphy899]

I am a proud Hoosier born and raised here.There is alot to do in our state .We have alot to be proud of .We have our Indianapolis Pacers,Indianapolis Colts,Indy 500, festivals, state parks,museums, zoos,shopping, parades, restaurants, casinos,colleges,good doctors,

[@BSWEETTN]

I've lived here two years now. I've come across some interesting people and had some interesting conversations. Upon conversing with people they hear my southern accent and ask where I'm from. I tell them Nashville, TN. So far out of all the people I've come across maybe one person didn't ask...."Why would you move here from Nashville?" My answer... "marriage".... their general response..."I'm sorry."

[@DonnieByrd]

The nickname "naptown" did not come from taking naps 😂😂😂 It in the name indiaNAPolis. People used to say the NAP and it turned to naptown

[@nobodycallsmeyellow5189]

“People” black people

[@nogegoda]

Yes and also kinda the double meaning it has taken on is people sleep on the city and dont know just how good it really is

[@HarryHumphreyHard]

And because the Gangs Will put you to sleep ...

[@peterscholte300]

@@nobodycallsmeyellow5189 you're horrible

[@leahbelieva]

@@peterscholte300 it’s not horrible. The city’s culture is DEEPLY tied to innovative black folk. Hello? Madam CJ Walker>>>Walker theater. It has been debated why exactly it is called nap town but one argument is it was nicknamed by the Jazz community which was predominantly Black. Credit is due to the Black community in Indianapolis.

[@Archie583]

Having been born and raised in Indianapolis, gone to school in Bloomington, and lived in the state for a couple of years after graduating, I can tell you that, from my own personal perspective, the best thing I ever saw in Indiana was the "Welcome to Indiana" sign in my rearview mirror as I left for good in 1977. Indiana is, as they say, "a nice place to be from." I wouldn't trade my home in Oregon for a dozen in Indiana. But hey, live and let live. If you like Indiana, that means you are living in the right place!

[@annettearmstrong-williams6598]

I CRIED laughing at your song! Love it! ❤️ I was born and lived in Indy then Noblesville. I finally moved earlier this year...so far do not miss a thing! 😆

[@NickJohnson]

It's not that bad a state!

[@hugomonteiro5476]

I go to Fairmount, Indiana every end of September to celebrate James Dean Days.

[@mirandalyons]

Your NWI section needs to be more accurate 🤦‍♀️

[@scgaliop7921]

Absolutely!

[@williamdixon4783]

I'm from Illinois . My son just moved to Cedar Lake .IN last year. I love it there. People are VERY down to earth !

[@thomasgarrison3949]

Good video, thanks for sharing, keep up the good work. I was raised in a small town in NE Indiana. I'm a 69 year old, USMC & US Army Veteran 1974-89. I have been to every State, 2 US territories, 1 US District & 14 Foreign Countries. I bought a home here in NE Indiana, for my retirement.

[@timbevil]

This video seems incomplete without including something about Evansville IN, a fairly large city in the south of the state.

[@MarkRoss-er4yq]

I live in Indiana and there’s absolutely nothing special about this state, aside from the Indianapolis 500 and having the world’s largest Children’s Museum. Oh yeah, and Michael Jackson was born here 🤷‍♂️

[@dvferyance]

Coronel Sanders was too surprise he was not born in Kentucky.

[@manfredmann2766]

I used to live in Nebraska for 15 years, and cannot be any less boring than that.

[@sucram1015]

Well I mean, there will isn't as much innovation in the state like California or many other options other states have. I've been to Tennessee before and it's way better in terms of options on ways to have fun.

[@MarkRoss-er4yq]

Manfred Mann You’ve got me there, dude lol

[@endergirl1421]

Dude calm down... 2a 2a

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

I have lived in rural Indiana about 45 miles SW of Fort Wayne for 67 years on a chain of 7 lakes that connect to a chain of 6 lakes. I have no idea why it's not called one chain of 13 lakes. My county alone has 101 natural lakes and the deepest and largest natural lakes in the state. If you are into boating and fishing it's a paradise. Zero water shortage here.There are so many lakes that a middle class family can afford lakefront property. The difference between winters when I was a kid and now are night and day. Most years we don't even get ice on the lakes thick enough to walk on or not at all. It was 62 degrees (F) on Christmas this year. For the most part people have a live and let live point of view. I spent my career traveling and working all over the country and this is where I call home and it fits me. Thank you for your time.

[@jackrallison2041]

I have lived in Northern-Central Indiana for twelve years and while I do agree there are definitely snobby people here, I have also met the most kind and genuine people here too. Most people don’t like to get in conflicts either too, although you will hear a occasional snarky comment or two but most people try to get along. And I would say most people are welcoming of new folks of course you will get few jerks but most people treat each other with kindness. We also love our running and of course basketball here too. But I also thought your video was great and pretty accurate to what this great state is like. It’s not for everyone but what place really is. Anyway, great video and I hope you keep up the work! Have a great day!

[@lindsayyork5956]

The movie “Hoosiers” was filmed in Knightstown, I went to high school there, but actually lived in Carthage. Carthage had about 500 people there back then. If anyone cares lol

[@NickJohnson]

Awesome! You must have been homecoming queen :)

[@peachtrees27]

Lindsay york: I spent my youth in those two towns. My dad's welding shop was in the old Carthage bowling alley then he moved it to Knightstown in '82. He's retired now. You're probably too young to remember the cafe in downtown Carthage. Carthage was so remote to this Greenfield boy...

[@HillbillyTosh]

I used to live in Knightstown and Kennard. My grandparents lived up the hill from the Pest (Pestilence) House.

[@Bloods2006]

@@HillbillyTosh Markleville here. My grandma has told me about the Kennard tornado that destroyed that town in the 70s.

[@wmw3629]

And one of the gym scenes was filmed at St. Philip Neri parish gym in Indianapolis.

[@kdlove3118]

I am from Bloomington. Born and raised here, and also attended IU. Now I live in Unionville just between Bloomington and Nashville/Brown County. Autumn where I live is BEAUTIFUL!

[@NickJohnson]

you're right fall is awesome there.

[@davidbagley1783]

Aloha

[@jaimesonking4061]

Also fun fact about Elkhart, where I live: the Elkhart county fair is the second largest county fair in the U.S. just behind the Orange County Fair. Our county fair has had some big name concerts there too.

[@jeremyrichards1388]

If everyone wants to think Indiana as average, that's fine with me. Born and raised here and LOVE it. There's a reason why we're known for....HOOSIER HOSPITALITY!! We're good people that work hard and play hard. And would give the shirt off our backs to someone who needs it.

[@WilliamWeicht]

You missed the Covered Bridge Festival and Turkey Run State Park in Parke County.

[@chadmc4834]

Thats what I said !!

[@kdrapertrucker]

Don't forget shades state park. Full name shades of death.

[@carolglassford7054]

Love the Rockville area. Northern Indiana & southern Indiana is like 2 different states. If I did move back (which is not likely to happen), I would probably move to Rockville.

[@lindaburkhardt6430]

Staples of my youth!

[@saleesellers239]

Richmond Indiana left in 93 and never looked back . I visit from time to time to see family .

[@halnogaies1256]

This video has literally answered all of my questions about Indiana! Thank you!

[@annsmith9698]

This is the funniest video I’ve seen in a while and the map labels are hilarious!

[@itspeteryt2503]

My dad's from Highland Indiana and went to Purdue but now we live in Wisconsin. When I was younger we would go to visit my grandparents at least once a month down in "the region".

[@IndianaCrane]

Back Home Again.....in Indiana......💙

[@NickJohnson]

when are you going back again???

[@krisburns927]

Used to visit my grandmother in Brazil Indiana all the time love that little town I still go back once in awhile my grandmother passed many years ago but I still love going back I got some good memories there and the park with the massive wooden structure to play on was my favorite as a kid my grandma lived across from a corn field too the old guy sold us fresh corn and veggies for really cheap those are the good old days to me.

[@jules4626]

This is one of your best songs yet! Great video!

[@LuisHernandez-gd4dk]

I feel pride when he say ft. Wayne is a good place because I live in ft. Wayne XD

[@nikolasburley649]

Grew up 20 minutes from Indianapolis and loved it. Indiana is slept on low-key.

[@haydenisaacs9786]

I’d say slept on high-key

[@cgream4879]

I loved this video! I was born at Memorial Hospital in 1950 and grew up on a farm outside of Roseland (North of Notre Dame)...and THAT's why I moved to Hollywood CA in 1968! lol Just less than half of my 57 first cousins still live around Logansport, Plymouth, South Bend, Elkhart, LaPorte & Indy. I'm sure you know of those towns, Nick. Interesting facts and trivia; I like that! (I'm healing pretty well btw, thank you.)

[@NickJohnson]

I'm glad you're healing!! I have family all OVER Indiana ❤️

[@jphus1981]

I also was born at memorial and lived in roseland! Hey neighbor! 😅

[@In20xx]

This helped with my creative writing. Thanks for making!

[@C-TOS]

It is like a cold Southern State, but they also have jobs outside farming.

[@cocotaveras8975]

Yes, that is a very accurate description!

[@spartanx9293]

@Tourettes guy hush it traitor

[@653j521]

C-TOS Yes, such as the so-called mutiny of the Tuskegee flyers who weren't permitted in the white officers' club at the end of WWII despite Truman's orders, and the whites only signs in Seymour. When the officers and their families were taken to Fort Knox until their court martial inquiry, Nazi officers were allowed into the whites' only club and allowed to roam free. So, yes, much like Kentucky. Ohio of the states across the river from Kentucky had the majority of Underground Railroad stations. Indiana had more Southerners, which might have accounted for the KKK running the state govt in the 1920s, and their eugenics attempts that were allegedly studied by Hitler.

[@johnspinelli9396]

I'm from NJ but I feel like Indiana would be a state to live in. It has the great lakes if I wanna go fishing, theres alot of open space/farmland and I also like to root on Notre Dame.

[@jackrallison2041]

Hey, it’s always nice to have more folks around here!

[@deborahriley7355]

My friend from Patterson loved Indiana. He never went back to NJ

[@lifeandloveabundance5095]

@@deborahriley7355 because he’s in jail serving a life sentence 🤣🤣

[@johnspinelli9396]

@@deborahriley7355 I don't blame him

[@C.Brown5150]

If you like fishing, you need to go down to Mid State or Southern Indiana. Great fishing, clean and quiet. Good folks and food.

[@jamesmartin3488]

I love the map, it's creative and informative at the same time. An essential for any good video on a state.

[@bcicav626]

I grew up in Indiana, Your assessment on That State is amazing, if I had the information thats now available through your you tube channel back then I would have fled, but I don't regret somethings like the people most of them were down to earth, northern Indiana winters were memorable. But I prefer Chicago. Thanks for the videos.