Scottish Guy Tries MICHIGAN 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@shaunvlog]

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[@soybasedjeremy3653]

I hope you liked the Faygo.

[@slick8038]

Hello to my fellow Michiganians/Michiganders!!😁

[@lyannastark628]

Love that there are so many of us watching this video. I may not be able to see anyone these days, but at least there's this :).

[@slick8038]

Lyanna Stark agreed!😁

[@lonewolf9390]

Shoutout from the 517 here!

[@DarthTormentis]

W00p w00p

[@SaberToothGary]

@@DarthTormentis - Nice, a Michigan Squatch greeting!

[@lyannastark628]

As a Michigander this makes my heart so warm. There's a lot of state pride here. The state has been through a lot, but the people are strong and kind and the land is beautiful. The Great Lakes are called Great for a reason. The five lakes make up 1/5 of the worlds freshwater. Lake Superior and Lake Michigan are gigantic and very deep (and have sunk many ships). I do hope you come. If you do, you 100% need to make a high priority to get up to the Traverse City area, specifically the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It is stunning, peaceful, and breathtaking. It is close to Glen Arbor where the Cherry Republic store and restaurant are located (though there are Cherry Republic shops around the state). Traverse City is known as the Cherry Capital of the World, hence why you received so many cherry gifts. Thank you so much for sharing. As a Michigander who was supposed to be in Scotland next week, it feels good to know we at least have this little connection.

[@unicornhunter8128]

When you go to michigan you should go to Mackinac island

[@SaberToothGary]

Aye, and Drummond Island!

[@emmaleah_]

And pretty much the whole west coast 😊

[@sewmean]

My neighbor works for faygo. Best local (soda) Pop. You got a great Michigan gift. Looking forward to seeing you in Michigan now that you are a Michigan-gander!

[@jeremy67A]

stay away from Highland Park

[@emmaleah_]

@@sewmean you must not be from MI 😉 It's Michigander

[@allir9346]

In Michigan, soda we call "Pop"!

[@janisfallstich1567]

We Do 😁

[@sdklemann9360]

Might be one of the few things you all in that state up north and us down here in Ohio agree on lol

[@MelaniePoparad]

Same in NWIndiana. I can’t speak for the rest of the state but the region calls it pop.

[@kimholcomb6943]

Jesus is Love. I'm in Kansas and we also call soda pop.

[@lalaser8160]

I love chocolate covered cherries! I'll send you some Buckeyes from Ohio! Candy Buckeyes too!

[@personwhotalks2049]

If you go to Michigan you have to to Mackinac Island and try the fudge they make there, it is the best.

[@jenniferlavigne4958]

Definitely, and the peanut butter fudge from may's candy is my favorite... Then joannes! The best time to visit Mackinac Island is during the Lilac festival!

[@LindaC616]

But Mackinac is also gorgeous in the fall!

[@bevinboulder5039]

Shaun, fudge is like tablet, only in many many flavors.

[@littlesmith4593]

You can now get the Mackinac Island fudge in some stores in the lower sections of MI, but it is best when it is still fresh. And the island is an experience worth going to at least once during a MI adventure experience.

[@janisfallstich1567]

I used to live on the island when I was a newlywed. Worked at the Grand Hotel. My husband's family is from Mackinac. We Love the fudge, always send it out at Christmas. Pure Michigan😊

[@SherryPM72]

Edmund fitzgerald was a famous ship, There was even a song about it. "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" - Gordon Lightfoot

[@BonnieDragonKat]

The Big Fitz sank during a freak storm on November 10 1975. Many of the crew were from my hometown, including the Captain who was supposed to retire at the end of the Season.

[@reasonablysane309]

You drank Vernors and pandered to our state pride, so I am confidently declaring you an honorary Michigander. 😂 Welcome to the fold, just remember not to accept any Ohio merch and you’re gold (and blue)!

[@meaganjurries5460]

You have to get it right its maize not gold

[@reasonablysane309]

Meagan Jurries I know, and I cringed a bit writing it, but sacrifices must be made for the good of the sentence sometimes 😭

[@SaberToothGary]

An honorary Yank at this point, to be sure!

[@Lcngopher]

GO BLUE!!!!!

[@jamescarmon4480]

Challenge accepted! This michigander that is a proud buckeye fan will send many Ohio state stuff! Hahaha

[@meaganjurries5460]

Vernors was made as a medicine and is a tried and true stomach remedy that us michiganders use for everything

[@galanie]

Ginger is well known for settling the stomach. So Im not surprised.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

@@galanie that’s common sense

[@ravenevermore7338]

We swear by it.

[@lindaeads7536]

Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it's amazing! Vernors is the best, just don't inhale as your sipping. The tingles it emotes is pretty potent.

[@Bella_DonnaXOXO]

Faygo POP! (never "soda") And Vernors is the only ginger ale that we recognize as ginger ale 😂 Born and raised in Michigan, and I can honestly say you received some of THE best Michigan treats. Only thing you're missing is fudge from Mackinac Island. 😋 Hope you can visit soon!!

[@wideawake5630]

Don't know if Atlas still exists in Hamtramck but they had a ginger beer that would make you throw rocks at Vernors!

[@mspatti]

@@wideawake5630 Vernors was purchased by a large soft drink bottler, not local anymore. It doesn't even have ginger in it anymore. It was so strong years ago, it made me sneeze to drink it. It really did help with ailments before it was bought out.

[@theviking363]

Michigan is a big place to visit, you'll need a month here 👍.

[@AuntSa]

I like to say I am Michigan made with Scottish parts :) I am very bummed our annual Scottish festival has been canceled due to the corona so watching your videos makes me happy! Such a cool box full of goodies - those are some cool Michiganders that sent it to you!

[@AuntSa]

I was planning on coming to Scotland this year but I guess it will have to wait til next year :(

[@marilynnmuth853]

I'm originally from Rochester, Michigan. You'll love it. Once a Michigander always a Michigander. 👋

[@tbmike23]

Hello shaun, my family relocated to michigan from edinburgh once upon a time, loved your video as always. There's more Great Lakes coastline in Michigan than there is Atlantic coastline in the whole US, Michigan sour cherries are tart like cranberries and lovely, Faygo was founded by immigrant brothers who were confectioners in Tsarist Russia and used their fruit icing flavors in sodas, Vernors was developed by a doctor/pharmacist in the area, according to legend he left his stomach ache curing ginger ale in oak barrels when he went off to volunteer during the us civil war, popularizing the smooth aged peppery flavor. It's especially good in a vanilla ice cream shake, and you'll see it in nearly every episode of Parks and Rec. The university of michigan has been a major institution since its inception, but one of the major reasons for its growth was its universal acceptance of Jewish students. Ivy league schools put strict quotas on how few would be allowed, but U of M was prestigious and had no such qualms, so many of the wealthiest families in the country sent their sons, and later daughters, there. Also Gerald Ford was a national champion winning football captain there before he was president, and replaced the Hail to the Chief presidential entrance song with Hail to the Victors michigan fight song during his tenure. Peace and love.

[@wideawake5630]

This lifelong Michigander just learned a couple of things. Thanks!

[@mspatti]

Sasha Obama is a student there.

[@caramelslopoke]

Michigan was voted best state to visit.

[@MystearicaClaws]

I beg to differ. Michigan is awesome but Alaska is better.

[@Pridegriffin]

@@MystearicaClaws yeah, but take some armor and sword....the mosquitoes carry their own luggage and vacation on your body!

[@soybasedjeremy3653]

@@Pridegriffin ?

[@Pridegriffin]

@@soybasedjeremy3653 eh? Don't you think them skeeters are awful big and ferocious, too? Although, Texas is really horrible and yucky for bugs....the cockroaches were texas sized when I "visited" back in '75. AF Basic Training and then Tech School in Wichita Falls. There over a year total. The Alamo was wonderful to see, but, I was glad to go back home. AND. ...this past 2 years the skeeters here are nasty too. Altho, they aren't as large as Mich. They are still mean Lil buggers. I am trying to develop a natural spray repellent using my essential oils.

[@rosieone6519]

Hi Shaun, fun video. I'm from the midwest. If and when you visit Michigan keep in mind it is a huge beautiful state. Don't plan on visiting everything in a day or weekend. You will need at least a week to go from one end to another. You must see the lakes. They are so big you will think you are looking at the ocean. Hope you have fun.

[@emmaleah_]

Hello from the Grand Rapids area, Shaun! I'm just gonna brag here a bit by saying Michigan is truly the state to play in. We have all the activities, fantastic beautiful cities and tons of diverse nature. We would 🧡 to show off what's around (if you come by our area) what the locals do .... and maybe turn the tables when my husband and I go to Europe next year??? ✋

[@sallyjohimsthal1912]

Another Michigander here. Thanks, Joe & Carly for showcasing so many wonderful things about our great state!

[@carlycossins796]

Coming to Michigan! Yay! :) My husband Joel & I love to hear about both Scotland (because we love Scotland so much) & about the cultural connections in America in your videos! We’re glad to get to connect with you & be a part of conversation here on your channel. &Thank you for letting us into a portion of your life!

[@shaunvlog]

Hey Carly, great to see you here. Absolutely loved your package. Thanks so much. See you guys in Michigan as soon as this virus situation is gone 😊

[@carlycossins796]

Shaun So glad you enjoyed it! You’re welcome! Oh yeah- & you’re definitely an “honorary Michigander”! 😊 Awesome; looking forward to it! ❤️

[@joelcossins2871]

@@shaunvlog, I can't believe we didn't think to include anything on the history of Scots in Michigan! How silly of us. Here are a few links you might find interesting: www.wayfinding.net/SS%20Intro.html - a brief history on the Scottish Settlement in Michigan detroitscots.com/ - [from the About Us page] Founded in 1849, St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit is the oldest benevolent organization in the State of Michigan. Our mission is to provide assistance to fellow Scots and other charitable organizations as well as to encourage the love of Scotland through its history, customs, music, literature, and national games. facebook.com/scotsofmichigan - [from the About section] We are a group that likes to meet once a month at local restaurants to enjoy a great meal, fellowship, Scottish info and hear the Highland Pipes!

[@adria89]

Thank you to Shaun and my fellow Michiganders! ♡ This was so much fun to watch. The only thing missing was Saunders hot fudge, but hopefully you can get some when you come to visit. Sounds like you will get a great tour with awesome hosts. ♡

[@ashleightouchet3142]

Ahhhh!!! I’m from Michigan and I’m so happy someone sent you faygo!!! I’ve wanted to send you the cream soda for a while now!! Omg and Vernors!!!! Alma in Michigan is Scotland, USA! The house have a festival and everything

[@lioninwinter9316]

Every person from Michigan Carrie's a map of the state with them. Look at the palm of your right hand and, except for the Upper Peninsula, it looks like Michigan. They will often use their palm to show you where their town is!

[@christineschneider7650]

If set your left hand palm up you can kinda do the UP too. We're a 2 mitten state!!

[@LindaC616]

@@captainnegativity9269 Lol, I grew up the 1st 21 years of my life there and never did it. Lived in Wisconsin for 10 years, and still didn't know about it. Now that I'm on the East Coast, I learned about it my 1st years here. (I've been here 20 years). But I get disappointed, because I see lots of people with stickers on their cars, and when I pull up to them at a stop light and pull out my hand and use my hand, they don't respond back..... Which is always a sign that they just went to school there!

[@lonewolf9390]

Hi, we're Michigan! America's high five! ✋

[@ceeaich]

Nice! I'm in the Detroit area. You could see a game (Red Wings - hockey, Tigers - Baseball, Lions/Frogs(lol) - American Football), there's the Arts, Beats, and Eats Festival in Royal Oak, Northern MI is beautiful, there's the Traverse City Cherry Festival, Mackinac Island is a cool experience (also, it's haunted), Ann Arbor Art Fair, you could go to a Michigan v. Michigan State game (bring a helmet, lol), Grand Rapids has ArtPrize in the fall (it's probably bumped to 2021), The Beer Exchange in Kalamazoo (soon in Detroit), and beaches are always a solid choice :)

[@LindaC616]

Does Kalamazoo still do air show?

[@SaberToothGary]

LET'S GO RED WINGS!!!!

[@mspatti]

@@LindaC616 Willow Run Air show, and at the Selfridge Air National Guard base.

[@mspatti]

Not to Forger the Woodward Cruise. Cars on display. To a huge degree. Check the website. "Everyone" in MI has a hobby car, that comes out for special occasions. There are little cars shows everywhere locally.

[@LindaC616]

@@mspatti oh, thanks. A shame

[@zamyzonzalez2250]

Faygo comes in a lot of flavors, and you'll have to try their Rock and Rye when you come to MI. Also, Vernors can be warmed to drink like hot tea. People don't do it much anymore, but it used to be served hot at Greenfield Village in winter. A visit to Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn is worthwhile. It's a town next to Detroit. So many things to see in my state, THE MITTEN! And, you can cross the Ambassador bridge to visit Ontario Canada while you are here.

[@Fireguy716]

Lots of us fans from michigan here

[@abbyben8380]

As a native Michigander I beg u to go to the Picture Rocks National Lakeshore. And Torch Lake. It's absolutely beautiful. 💕

[@meaganjurries5460]

I'm from Ann Arbor! I love michigan so much, and up north is beautiful any time of year. You should absolutely visit either summer or fall when the leaves change color is amazing

[@EPIzen24]

Come in the fall to see a Wolverines football game. There is no spectacle on earth quite like a game at the Big House!

[@meaganjurries5460]

@@EPIzen24 Agreed! Theres a reason why it's called the Big House

[@LindaC616]

Shaun, you'll have to watch the movie "somewhere in time" to see if you would like to see Mackinac in the fall. It truly is gorgeous, although I've never had the chance to see it in the fall myself

[@lindaeads7536]

Agreed, our state IS beautiful in the autumn. However, you should see the Scottish Highlands when the heather is in bloom in the fall! Nothing compares. And there's always so many rainbows, so many more than I ever see in Michigan. Born, raised and still live in Michigan but have been to Scotland three times in the fall. I love the scenery, the food, the accent (!) and the people. We hope to go back next fall.

[@lauraellen189]

My husband is from Michigan! They use the word "pop" for soda and "doorwall" for sliding glass door. I always get amused by it. Anyway, the shores of Lake Michigan are absolutely beautiful if you can ever get there.

[@lauraellen189]

@@captainnegativity9269 maybe. My husband is from Detroit lol.

[@heidihall4591]

Ok, I’m from near the thumb and have never heard door wall 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@LindaC616]

@@captainnegativity9269 Born and raised there. but I've never heard it. Of course, I haven't lived there in 30 years

[@SaberToothGary]

I'm a Detroiter... never heard "doorwall", I like it tho! =)

[@Madison-iv8gn]

Grew up near Detroit and I can confirm I call it doorwall 😂 never realized it was a Michigan thing!

[@Karatoona]

awesome video! hello from Ann Arbor, Michigan. As for how we refer to ourselves, it's pronounced Michi-Gander, as in a male goose. If you ever make it to our fine state, I think you'll fall in love with it!

[@soybasedjeremy3653]

Fun fact Abraham Lincoln coined the term.

[@lyannastark628]

@@soybasedjeremy3653I forgot about that. That is indeed a fun fact.

[@Artist6135]

Awesome Sean!!! I am a Michigander and love that someone sent you stuff from Michigan!! Fay-Go Cream soda is really good! And don’t forget to try the Boston Cooler with the Vern-ors!! Originally made in Flint Michigan. We are called the “Mitten” state because our state is shaped like a mitten. The Great Lakes surround the state giving it its shape. We are the only state to have an upper and lower peninsula (2 different parts) sometimes you just see the mitten part as our state.

[@lauraellen189]

I married a Michigander and learned about Boston Coolers!!! Love them ❤

[@GreenmanDave]

@Artist 61 I'm confused, what are you saying was originally made in Flint?

[@harrisonmishler616]

He said that vernors was made in flint

[@christineschneider7650]

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[@LindaC616]

@@christineschneider7650 😄

[@audreymattson5127]

I'm from Allegan MI, and I absolutely loved this!! Thank you for doing this video!

[@otakumagnet8106]

Nice to see Michigan getting some love. If you do visit Michigan, try very hard to visit Traverse City during the National Cherry Festival. It is a week long event centered around outdoor events and just relaxing on the beautiful beaches. Be sure to rent a car, if you can, and take a drive out on the Old Mission peninsula to the lighthouse. Michigan is a very laid back state, especially "up nort". Just avoid visiting Northern Michigan during Jan/Feb., unless you love freezing and snow. It was my home for 40 yrs, until I gave up on the winters and moved to Florida. lol

[@robertortago8336]

Just watched. I'm from Michigan (now live in Virginia). Those drinks brought back so many memories. I loved the faygo (pop not soda). And the Vernors,. My mother would give that to me when I was sick to help with an upset stomach. The magnet was an outline of the state. There are two peninsulas. The upper peninsula in the north and lower peninsula in the south. I'm from the upper peninsula or U.P. That was an awesome video and made my day ♥️♥️♥️

[@LindaC616]

It's so funny, because even though I grew up there the 1st 21 years of my life, I didn't remember having Vernor's. When he pulled that faygo red pop out of the box, though, I immediately got a craving. Be careful Shawn, that stuff goes down very fast, that red pop!

[@koraanderson7765]

I lived in the u p 1977 to 1979 and we lived in Calumet which is north of Houghton Hancock and I lived there when it was the record fall I've snow 398 inches of snow it was crazy my husband was in the Coast Guard and he was stationed at Houghton Hancock he was on the lighthouse Rock of Ages which is out in Lake Superior he was in the Coast Guard and he was on Rock of Ages when the Edmund Fitzgerald sank he was one of the last people to talk to the captain on the Edmund Fitzgerald before it sank but I'm 61 years old then back when I was a kid we had Vernors floats almost every Friday but Vernors was much different than what it is now somebody has changed the recipe it's just not the same but anyway it is used for stomachs any aches and pains anyway be safe and hello to all michiganders and by the way I'm from Fenton I was raised and grew up there and now I live in Lansing

[@glosteiger2517]

Detroit!! Not a dangerous city. Been here all my life. Detroit has so much energy. Art, music, distilleries, restaurants, amazing Art Deco buildings, museums, jazz and techno festivals! People do not say bad things about Detroit! Love this city! 👊🏽

[@soybasedjeremy3653]

Just got to know your way around Detroit, like any city, there's going to be dangerous parts.

[@SGlitz]

Day-twa....snicker... (from Flint)

[@wideawake5630]

The Motor City, my Mother City!

[@lizafarrell89]

Ah! So awesome! I'm from Holland Michigan now live in Holland (Amsterdam)!

[@LindaC616]

That was where we always went to the beach! I'm from just outside Kalamazoo, in between Holland and Kalamazoo. If he goes there, obviously he has to go in April! 😁

[@SaberToothGary]

Wow, right on, Liz!

[@audreymattson5127]

@@LindaC616 That's awesome!! I'm right from Allegan MI!! This is so cool seeing all these Michiganders to come together!

[@LizzieWestBathandBody]

I love ASMR!! Thanks so much!!!! In Future have your senders mark the packages Value NO COMMERCIAL VALUE = NO VAT no import duties!! I live in Michigan from California! Vernors is the Best. Faygo is awesome! The Edmund Fitzgerald is a laker wreck... sad story.. Michigan is your your right hand you will never get lost! U of M is in Ann Arbor and that is your Shirt. Anything Cherry comes from Traverse City the tip of pinky and ring finger! Love this..... PS The Faygo ( Fay Go) Cream Soda makes the Best Harry Potter Butter Beer! I am not a Native here but Michigan is in my Heart!!!~

[@devilman2465]

YAY, I live in Michigan! If you come in the Autumn you need go to a cider mill.

[@anniebalsbaugh735]

Born in Chicago, raised in Walkerville, MICHIGAN until age 13, I left in 81 for CA. I miss MI soooo much

[@RainbowBoo42]

OMG HOW DID I MISS THIS VIDEO!!! My home state of Michigan is awesome shout out to my fellow Michiganders. Shaun you haven’t lived till you’ve tried Mackinac Island Fudge

[@maryparent9573]

I ,m from Livonia but stuck in Queens for the rest of my life ,I strongly recommend trying Better Made chips and Sanders hot fudge ! This is an awsome box and so generous!

[@kyleensixtysix]

I am in Michigan and would love to meet you! Michigan is a great state. The Capital is in Lansing, not Detroit. Also the shirt is for the University of Michigan. Their mascot is the wolverine. It is located in Ann Arbor. Michigan is shaped like a mitten, so that's what the magnet is of.

[@thormxboy420]

If your coming to Michigan a few places I have to recommend are Tahquamenon Falls, Lake of the Clouds, the Keweenaw Peninsula, Pictured Rocks and so much more. I live in the lower peninsula but the upper peninsula (U.P.) has so much natural beauty. This is the first video I've seen of yours but definitely not the last!

[@robertschwartz4810]

That box from Carly and Joe was so generous. It looked like Christmas in June.

[@anitagee3362]

How thrilling to think that you will come here to Michigan! ✋ where we can point to where we live on our hand! 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@markpiekaczpiekacz912]

And most people in Michigan are cool people.

[@deborahallen3349]

Well done to the folks in Michigan!

[@annapennrose1158]

Michigan is beautiful!

[@rhondaharris7346]

If you go to Michigan do a Pictured Rocks boat tour or a shipwreck tour.

[@jmilne29]

Can't go wrong with Michigan, Shaun. Cross over and see Toronto and Niagara Falls while you're there.

[@tomhenkel2311]

Michigan state Motto " if you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you" From the Michigan Mitten, the pinky finger "The Cherry Capital" Traverse City.

[@SaberToothGary]

If you seek a pleasant peninsula... brotha, we got TWO!! (new motto)

[@rob-toolsandtech2521]

Shaun, the Michigan Wolverines shirt is for the University of Michigan. They refer to all of their teams as wolverines, Football, basketball, hockey, etc. that is the University of Michigan, not to be confused with Michigan State University. They are the “Spartans”.

[@hockeytownluv2012]

Good on yah. Michigander for life!!!! I also have a lineage from Scotland which drew me to your channel

[@ClaytonCampbell]

Hey, as a fellow Michigander, you'd be welcome with open arms and a smile!

[@janisfallstich1567]

Yay!!! Michigan in the House!!! Can't wait to see what you've received 😁 as always, thanks for your channel Shaun

[@janisfallstich1567]

@@ArmoredSpider74 he did 😄

[@marksmith9566]

@@ArmoredSpider74 Yes about the mitten. If you ask someone that is not a Yooper where they live they will stick up their hand and point to their town. Very weird the first time.

[@maryannewillequer3305]

I always enjoy your enthusiasm for anything new! Hope you get your chance to visit Michigan and any other state here in the USA!

[@mellsbells6075]

This is so cool! Makes me want to go to Michigan too!

[@rburnau1]

I live in the wee town of Coloma, Michigan. Vernors & Faygo are our state drinks.

[@sapphireblue222]

We would be honored if you came to visit our beautiful state!

[@blissfuldw]

Michigan people!! I was born a raised in Bay City, but I've lived on the west side of the state for the last 8 years.

[@andrewnovak2197]

I have yet to see someone mention it but silver lake sand dunes is also a fun location in Michigan to explore. going lake fishing on charter boats is also a lot of fun as well. I would flip If I saw you at a michigan football game if you went, it is a fun time. Glad to hear that Michigan might be next on the list for you Shaun, hope you have a blast!

[@gailboyd1849]

Go to a nice beach on Lake Michigan! An ocean of fresh water with no sharks!

[@annamariebeaty4206]

The Edmond Fitzgerald was a ship that went down in Lake Superior during a storm. There is a song about it By Gordan Lightfoot " The wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald" . It's very sad and to this day when ships pass the wreck site they ring their bells 29 times for the souls that were on that ship. I'm so glad they sent you a post card of that. We remember that well in Mn too.

[@isaacburgess1964]

Grew up in Michigan and was SO excited to see this! That selection of items does a surprisingly good job of summing up our state's culture. My suggestion when visiting is to check out the Henry Ford museum and Greenfield Village. It's there best museum I've ever been to for getting a taste of American culture dating back to the 1800s through modern times. Cheers!!

[@pandorabox82]

Faygo Red Soda is the BEST! What a great box to represent my great state of Michigan! Cannot wait until you can experience my state!

[@lalida6432]

Red pop. It literally says "red pop" on the label! Ha, ha!

[@LindaC616]

@@lalida6432 Of course lol! That's the correct word!

[@pandorabox82]

I grew up saying Soda! There are a few of us weirdos in MI who don’t say “pop” for soda, especially since my dad’s family comes from a different state! 💖

[@buffmaloney]

I prefer Big Red soda.

[@katieoberst490]

Greetings from the Mitten!! I loved this box!! They did a great job, giving you a taste of Michigan. Maybe you didn't show it, but if they didn't include it, the only thing they should have included was saltwater taffy from Mackinac (Mackinaw) Island. Otherwise, it's a perfect box. Enjoy!! I really hope you get here someday, and if you do, visit me in Grand Rapids lol.

[@jenniferlavigne4958]

I'm a Yooper from Michigan ( the Upper Peninsula part of Michigan) Everything about our state is wonderful! At any time of the year is a great visit . But don't forget us up here in the U. P when ya visit. If you would like to see some Amazing sights, I would be honored to shpw ya around

[@SaberToothGary]

Definitely hit the U.P.!

[@janisfallstich1567]

I owned a little cabin in Brimley for ten years, love the Yoop. I'm searching in the Keweenaw for property now☺

[@ironwolf9876]

The upper peninsula is a different place all together from the lower peninsula. More laid back and slower pace. Don't forget though that Michigan is a pretty big state. It takes around 5 hours of driving to go from the bottom to just the Mackinac bridge that connects our two peninsulas and that's with no traffic or construction.

[@lyannastark628]

@@ironwolf9876 Yeah, I was pretty surprised when I went to Scotland and realized Michigan is about twice it's size and twice the population. Sometimes I forget how big this state is.

[@75YBA]

Don’t go there if your skin is brown! Bigots everywhere!

[@erinfreelon4353]

Oh my FAYGO, Michiganders in the house!!! That was so awesome and pretty inclusive of the state. The only things missing are pasties, Mackinac Island fudge, Detroit deep dish pizza, and a coney dog, but its best if you try those while you're here 😉. We're really easy to find; your hand is already a map. Hopefully see you soon!!!!

[@LindaC616]

OK, don't laugh, but having grown up there the 1st 21 years of my life, the only thing I found that I could not duplicate anywhere else was from the Southwestern part of the state-- a chain called Chicken Coop. It was amazing! When my nephew got married a few years back I took an extra day from work so that I could meet my niece for lunch there, lol! It may not be as good as I remember it but it was so fabulous that when I was a kid we never had KFC until I was 20, and a friend forced me to go

[@wideawake5630]

Detroit pizza settles the NY or Chi-town debate once and for all ! (-:

[@hollydavis8326]

Vernors and Redpop, two of my favs!

[@MrsMomNextDoor]

FAYGO POP! You can only get that in Mideastern states! So it's even exciting for me to see being down here in Oklahoma!

[@LindaC616]

I love that stuff so much and I'd never drink regular soda! It just goes down way too quickly!

[@laurencooper654]

Saw Faygo orange pop out here in California today. Vernors isn’t possible

[@wideawake5630]

Michigan is Midwestern.

[@mld004]

Another original Michigander here (Sterling Heights). We have some cool breweries there including Founders in Kalamazoo. Detroit is the Motor City (Ford, GM, Chrysler), Lansing is our capital, you either root for the Spartans (of Michigan State University or that school down the road (University of Michigan Wolverines; ugh), Sleeping Bear and Pictured Rocks are great nature spots to visit, we also have one National Park (Isle Royale: one of the smallest, big rivalry with Ohio, we love to go out on the lakes in summer, we are the only state where you can go South to Canada (and Toronto is 4 hrs from Detroit), known for things like apples/cherries/Detroit style pizza/Mackinac fudge/Zehnder's chicken in Frankenmuth/Coney dogs/Oberon beer/Motown music, also recently in the news negatively for the Flint water crisis and Detroit bankruptcy, Eminem/Kristen Bell/Diana Ross/Madonna/Steve Ballmer/Nate Silver/Larry Page/Derek Jeter among others from Michigan, Leelenau Peninsula great in summer, picking apples/pumpkins in Autumn

[@sandielmer5804]

They "forgot" to include MSU Spartan's tee-shirt. You need to visit the west coast of the state and definitely the U.P. The Copper Harbor area is stunning.

[@bavariantrawler]

Michigan, represent!

[@russk1971]

Algonac, MI

[@LFC-Raven]

Michigan is UNBELIEVABLY Beautiful, up North. Straits Of Mackinac, Upper Peninsula. The People are Genuine. Props on the anxiety work, it can be hard but you are Great Shaun, be Proud of yourself. We enjoy you and only expect you to be yourself. Cheers mate.

[@ravenevermore7338]

I'm from Michigan! Downstate is not a good representation of the beauty of this state so if you visit be sure to go up North or to the west side...it's gorgeous.

[@jamesallen5591]

Edmund Fitzgerald card is pretty cool. You should check out the song.

[@bluesageful]

YESSSS! Love that song, about the legend that lives from the Chippewa on down of the big lake they call Gitchigumi.

[@libraryladydi]

Whitefish Point (in the U.P.) has a museum dedicated to the Edmund Fitzgerald.

[@worldofwilson464]

I'm early, I hope to go to Michigan one day

[@y_am_i_here4663]

Really? out of every state, Michigan seems like the most boring and dull.

[@yarsivad000.5]

Yamihere darn cactus If you have lots of money, no place is boring.

[@slick8038]

Beautiful beautiful state

[@worldofwilson464]

@Jim Elliott the midwest seems like one of the better parts of the US and I'm Scottish and have lived in Glasgow most of my life

[@LindaC616]

@@yarsivad000.5 Well, he's a cactus. He wouldn't like all of our water

[@laurenjohnson4452]

Well done Joe and Carly! Excellent representation. Hilarious to watch him not know any of the Mich stuff, while it includes many of my favs!!! Go blue!

[@kilomover8890]

Great video, like seeing how genuinely happy 😊 you are getting all the things from the different places in the USA 🇺🇸. Love 💕 seeing your reactions to the different foods and snacks you try from the boxes 📦 you get from fans. Keep up the good work. Would love ❤️ to see you explore more of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 and show us fans places and things we might not of heard of and known about before. Can’t wait to see more of your future videos. Keep up the good work.

[@m_d1905]

Being from Michigan, Wolverines are the University of Michigan teams. Not to be confused with Michigan State University, who are the Spartans. Very huge sports rivalry. Make sure to have a Welsh pasty when up north, Mackinaw City or Upper Peninsula areas have the best. Yum! We have so much here, lakes, rivers (for tubing or fishing), dunes etc. It's a beautiful state to visit. Lots of history.

[@joannayarbrough3883]

This was so wonderful for me to watch! I'm from Michigan and I live in Oklahoma now. I had a vacation cancelled this summer, to go home for a visit, because of COVID-19, so this was just really enjoyable to see. When you do go to Michigan, you should go to Ludington, which is my hometown. Besides the beautiful beaches and state park, they have a carferry that takes you across the lake to Wisconsin. The cherry festival in Traverse City is also great to see. The best time to visit is the 4th of July.

[@janisfallstich1567]

He's got to go to the Yoop too, love it💛

[@joannayarbrough3883]

Yes, the UP is great! He should definitely try a pasty!

[@meaganjurries5460]

Dont forget fat Tuesday for paczkis

[@joannayarbrough3883]

@@captainnegativity9269 this year won't be very good because of a lot of cancelations due to Covid, but normally it's awesome! The fireworks show, the parade, the fine arts show, it's all great!

[@darlenevanderbeek7026]

I'm from Ludington, and Scottish. Love Ludington!

[@desertrose0027]

My parents live in Michigan and I was born there. A couple of things. Vernor's is good. Very unique. The Michigan shirt they got you is the college football team for the University of Michigan. They are big rivals with the Michigan State Spartans, so clearly we know where their loyalties lie. I second going to Mackinac Island. No cars allowed (you get around by carriage, bikes or foot only). Lots of yummy fudge and salt water taffy. Pictured Rocks Seashore is also beautiful, although you don't want to go to either of those places in the winter. Another cool thing about Michigan is that if you live in the lower peninsula, you can hold up your hand and point to where you live (because the state is shaped like a mitten). Now I grew up in New Mexico, and I would love if you learned more about it. It's a very unique state that often gets overlooked in a lot of ways.

[@kellylundy5115]

Don't forget to see some of the waterfalls.

[@Dragonboy735]

when you go try the Faygo Rock & Rye that is my personal favorite. I was surprised the did not send you a Petoskey stone the are unique to Michigan.

[@lyannastark628]

I was really surprised that Rock & Rye wasn't included, but they did a great job picking out flavors he likes. When it comes to Faygo there's so many to chose from.

[@markperkins9437]

I live in West Michigan - You'll love the state!

[@Rosemoon778]

Michigan is the best state and seriously I can't wait to see you here. Just letting you know Vernors is one of the oldest soda brands in world. But we call it Pop not soda. ❤ from MI

[@componenx]

Wow, Vernors! I haven't had one of those in years. "Deliciously Different"

[@jennnunya1224]

Although I don't live in Michigan (I live in Ohio), I absolutely love the whole State. There's so much to see and do. The beaches on the Western, Lake Michigan side and just beautiful. Make sure you do your research to get the best out of your trip when you come. Maybe a get together in Detroit!! :o)

[@hockeyfan7652]

Now that you have experienced the nectar that is Vernors, you certainly are now officially a Michigander!

[@jenniferelliott4442]

Born and raised I love the state. Its beautiful

[@Luscombag]

I have family from Michigan. It has been years since I've been up there, but I have very fond memories of Michigan, especially the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek area and Mackinaw City/Mackinac Island area. I hope you get to go soon and can enjoy all Michigan has to offer.

[@anniebalsbaugh735]

Ludington!!!

[@LindaC616]

I grew up near Kalamazoo. Seeing all of this cherry stuff brings back memories, because my Uncle grew Concord grapes for Welch's, but he also had peaches and sweet cherries

[@janieg8287]

Kalamazoo here!

[@LindaC616]

@@janieg8287 me too! (Well, that's what our address said. It was Texas Township, near Oshtemo, school in Mattawan)

[@jamieraymond9406]

Michigan is a beautiful state. When you visit, you have to go to the Upper Peninsula. There is so much to see and do there.

[@christineschneider7650]

I live on the UP (upper peninsula of Michigan) and would have to agree! And we're called Yoopers.

[@rhiahlMT]

Vernors Ginger Ale is sold nationwide, I buy it here in Montana. It is what we use for stomach complaints. If you are really sick and excuse me, vomiting, when that slows down drink about 2 ozs of that, wait a half an hour. If you don't throw up again, then try a little more. Once you get through the whole bottle it should be safe to drink another. We stay on that for 12 hours to make sure all is okay.

[@dkent824]

Vassar Michigan here! Love your videos. Looks like you got some great stuff.

[@vickiindfw870]

My home state of Michigan! Two of us are in Texas now, but almost all of my family is still there. So glad you enjoyed the box of goodies! You really should visit Michigan. Beautiful state, especially once you move away from Detroit.

[@harrisonmishler616]

The downtown area of Detroit is actually pretty nice. But i agree

[@douglascampbell9809]

Ok Shaun. You need to listen to this song link. It's about the ship postcard you got of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald. The song is by Gordon Lightfoot. She went down in a Lake Superior storm on November 10, 1975, with the loss of the entire crew of 29. If you live on The Great Lakes this story and song hit you right in the feels. A reminder that no matter how pretty the lakes are you need to respect them because they are deadly. If you read the comments you will see many people commenting on how they would rather be in an ocean storm over one on The Great Lakes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6e2hWmei7edaKM

[@learningtobeme5195]

Just saw a preview for a show called "Men in Kilts", it's Sam and Graham from "Outlander" taking an RV or caravan across Scotland. It looked pretty good, sightseeing and history.

[@LindaC616]

Shaun, you can't go there without taking a trip to the shore of one of the lakes preferably outside a city. Before you go, read the history of that ship that they sent you on the postcard, the Edmond Fitzgerald. Gordon Lightfoot had a song about it, as well. Once you've seen the size of the lakes, you'll appreciate the song more

[@HiddenSquidSkul]

Blue Moon ice cream is something you will have to try when you come to Michigan

[@325aliceI]

Im born and raised in South Carolina and just learned more than I ever knew about Michigan thanks to your video... And Joe and Carly!

[@SaberToothGary]

C'mon up and have a look!

[@joycetaepke2533]

Come to Michigan in June! It’s so pretty here! You’ll love Mackinac Island, Traverse City and Ann Arbor and then go over the Mackinac Bridge and see the beauty of the upper peninsula!