Unboxing Indiana: What It's Like Living In Indiana

[@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

[@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

[@twirlingparasol_]

Very well said! You just highlighted a huge reason why I love it here.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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]

2023 will be a breakthrough year for so many traders📈 However, we must address the big Lion in the room. You can learn as much technicals as you like, but without positive self image, you won't feel worthy of the success, so even the moment you start to do well, you will most certainly find a way to sabotage yourself and away all. Program yourself in your mind, a high level of positive self image remains the key, never forget that we all have a creative mind and unlimited potential

[@anniesocial5119]

@@robieremz9551 True! great things take time and it always start with a good mindset. Our investing journey should always start by practicing and having a good mindset

[@lotsajackpots]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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. 😊

[@marcellusmartiniii4043]

I think Indiana is more chill and quiet than boring.

[@PurpleDrip33]

Lived here my whole life amazing people

[@Mohammad.rezaee2005]

Hi I wanna move to Indiana Is it safe to live there ?? I'm thinking about Pennsylvania as well but I don't know which state is better, Pennsylvania or Indiana ??

[@Mohammad.rezaee2005]

​@@PurpleDrip33do you mean Indiana?

[@Mohammad.rezaee2005]

​@@PurpleDrip33do you mean Indiana?

[@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😅

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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..

[@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...

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@twirlingparasol_]

AMEN!

[@taketen1990]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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✌️

[@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.

[@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....

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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💁

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@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

[@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 😂

[@twirlingparasol_]

​@@Petra999for one thing, the northern part of Indiana is very flat; my Dad taught me that the glaciers pushed that land flat. North of Indianapolis is when it starts to get flat. There is a lot of old Protestant culture up there, and I think the accent is closer to the Great lakes accent. Southern Indiana is hilly and absolutely gorgeous, and the accents get a little more Southern-sounding.

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@Signal85-0]

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]

@@Signal85-0 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]

@@Signal85-0 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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@teresajames7891]

Very well said @jeremyrichards1388! I can't imagine living anywhere else!

[@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🤣

[@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.

[@Papa_Kilo]

I lived in Starke County/Elkhart County , Indiana for several years. Thankfully I lived in the country amongst the corn and soya beans. I'm now back in the UK and I miss Indiana all the time.

[@britneejohnson3173]

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

[@NickJohnson]

Yes Britnee!!

[@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!

[@twirlingparasol_]

I love this quote so much. I love King of the Hill. That's honestly one of my favorite moments in the show. 😂

[@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❤

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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."

[@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.

[@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!

[@zoeeprince214]

As a person that lived in Indiana all my life, it’s really defensive. I live in LaPorte close to michigan city & what you said is so mean and not true. compared to other places, we are a great state.

[@cattinaaa]

“Boring and cold” wow that hurt, now tell that to the 4-H Fair in Elkhart!!

[@AVD-og9fr]

LaPorte. They done with all the construction by the Hospital yet?

[@RideTheFire_]

sigh we are such a underrated state

[@zoeeprince214]

No, they haven’t got the hospital done not yet. they have got the structure up though.

[@NoahBlades]

I'm totally defended. Lol

[@shametheshane4209]

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

[@BigForeman]

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 :)

[@nikolasburley649]

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

[@haydenisaacs9786]

I’d say slept on high-key

[@Oscarcarrillo001]

Michael Jackson Born in Gary. ♥️👑😎👍

[@magkatcar]

My hometown!

[@kinleyc9451]

Katrina Durham I’m sorry 😂

[@lavernmerriweather637]

Katrina Durham It's a shithole

[@kylephillip6433]

@@lavernmerriweather637 Miller beach part of Gary is really nice

[@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,

[@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.

[@andrewcutler4513]

As a life-long Hoosier myself, who has lived in - or at least driven though - nearly every part of the state, I feel that you have done pretty good with your overview. Just one question: Why did South Bend & Gary rate a mention, but Evansville didn't? It's bigger than either, & sits in a pretty scenic (IMO) section of the state.

[@NickJohnson]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@trap4dafu2k0fit]

Because Evansville is the biggest shithole of them all.

[@curtisowens6236]

@@NickJohnson come on Evansville has the second largest street festival in the nation. The Fall Festival is second only to Mardi Gras.

[@embarkthepark6745]

@@curtisowens6236 No?

[@RiceDaddy-wo2fy]

I would like to know more about Evansville. It looks nice. Friendly?

[@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!

[@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

[@timbevil]

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

[@RC-te4mt]

Proud to call Southern Indiana my Home! Y’all

[@bonedigger666]

I worked in every state but Maine and I always did come back to Indiana. Say what you will, its one of the greats.

[@atlantistdc1976]

The movie Hoosiers is based on Milan High School which won the single-class basketball championship in 1954, not 1951.

[@blacksand42]

Let me think carefully.....and the winning shot was made by Bobby Plump, right?!!

[@ericjohnson8326]

Whatever John cougar

[@duncpol]

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

[@kkarllwt]

Indiana is 3 states. The north is like smaller town Michigan. a lot of industry and education ( Notre Dame, Purdue.). The center is all about Indianapolis, a major urban center surrounded by large farms. The south is an extension of Kentucky. some industrial towns, ( Honda civic ) a lot of coal mines, a few oil wells, and farms.

[@ThaddeusGhostal]

This is true lived in central Indiana for over 30 years.

[@markovchebyshev5376]

I have to say : north is both Michigan (NE) and the extension of Chicago (NW Indiana) Some east parts such as Fort Wayne are like Ohio

[@hellfreezer3037]

U forgot the Chicagoland Indiana, which is a bunch of rundown industrial wasteland

[@javiermoretti1825]

I was born and raised in Southern Indiana, and I never saw an oil well nor a coal mine.

[@hugomonteiro5476]

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

[@HoosierFilms]

Everything you said to bash Indiana , is exactly why I love it! It’s very evident you’re from SoCal lol

[@wesleyvanbruaene7645]

South Bend, Mishawaka, and Elkhart are not part of “The Region”. “The Region” starts in about the Portage and Merriville area moving westward.

[@blacksand42]

That would be Merrillville (spelling).....though I think your region boundaries aren't quite accurate.

[@tyyepes3046]

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

[@LuisHernandez-gd4dk]

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

[@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!

[@rickybullock10]

I'm from Indianapolis IN living here is fairly ok compared to other places

[@SAHamel_]

It's a good honest life in Indiana. Love my state!

[@renegaderebel2223]

Which part of the state has more job opportunities?

[@zachhoward9099]

@@renegaderebel2223 Central Indiana, Indianapolis area simply due to the population size

[@renegaderebel2223]

@@zachhoward9099 thanks zach👍

[@marlajogie2559]

Good to Hear Patriotic

[@marycollins8356]

@@renegaderebel2223 Lafayette has lots of job opportunities.

[@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.

[@solk.posner7201]

Great video! Can't wait for Tennessee. I'm not religious at all, but I respect and appreciate the Amish people. Most of the ones I've met are very nice and resourceful.

[@johnathanballard1304]

yes is planning on making for Tennessee some time soon

[@tequilaloversufi3363]

You wanna hookup

[@mirandalyons]

Your NWI section needs to be more accurate 🤦‍♀️

[@scgaliop7921]

Absolutely!

[@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.

[@sarablackwolfdancer9359]

I lived in Western Oregon for 40 years, just moved to the Ft W area and so far I love it. Not a great time to get to know my community (covid19), but... I can tell you, Oregon winters are brutal because grey is for upwards of half the year. I'll take a few weeks of grey and white. Tornadoes are rare and mild up here, and the people are very friendly. And here's the kicker- I bought a house for 1/4 what it would have been in OR. I actually like flat, too, although it's a bit disorienting to not have mountains as landmarks.

[@peachtrees27]

Welcome to Indiana! Oregon is a jaw-dropping beautiful state but yes everything is just crazy expensive there now.

[@tyyepes3046]

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

[@sarablackwolfdancer9359]

@@tyyepes3046 Do you have other coworkers who felt the same or similarly toward the one you lost that you can connect with? You're not by any means alone. It can feel like it, but that's just what our lonely brains tell us.

[@tyyepes3046]

@@sarablackwolfdancer9359 Thank you.. You seems quite cool , would it be nice to know you better as friends

[@dennisstreit3324]

I hope you found your way back to So Cal where you're martyrish cynicism can feel naturally at home again.

[@annedavis6090]

correct, he was not from around here 💁

[@zeusapollo8688]

Indiana people cant afford to travel and still think their place is ok

[@dclarkchem]

Those are exactly the words I was thinking about his cynicism. It's OK, we would welcome him to the state as much as anyone else!

[@joshuastiegman7365]

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

[@healthyone100]

me too!

[@jaytrue_2350]

I’m from Indiana!!! Anywhere you live is not perfect not everyone is the same !!!

[@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!

[@RobertHowe-zv7gs]

Indiana is a charming place to live with friendly people ! 😊

[@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".

[@proehm]

Do not tell people what a great place this is. We'll be overrun!

[@hoosierlady9500]

I agree

[@AbsyntheAndTears]

I promise when I move to Indiana I am not bringing west coast values with me..part of why I am leaving AZ is because its turning into Little California here. 😭

[@hoosierlady9500]

@@AbsyntheAndTears you'll do just fine here ..what you have are exceptionally good people with values..kind ..and for the most part pretty normal..and vibrant..youll be welcome with both as open...thats how we roll

[@FranchiseKicks]

YES!! We like Indiana being on the down low of being a great place to live and raise a family.

[@hoosierlady9500]

@@FranchiseKicks you bet shhhhhhhhh...makes you understand how important local and state government is

[@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!

[@dianepeters764]

There are not "Gary suburbs." Meaning, Hammond, Munster, Highland, etc. are not suburbs of Gary.

[@tyyepes3046]

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

[@tyyepes3046]

@@stephonsconiers466 You seems quite cool would it be nice if we become friends

[@hassanmeraj8037]

After leaving in 5 different states including Indiana. I would like to say it's not that boring. Yeah when I used to live there i also thought so. But there's still lot of things to do there. Even new Jersey is much boring than Indiana. I still miss the steak and shake.

[@davidbagley1783]

My great grandmother Penelope Stout is from New Jersey

[@ThaddeusGhostal]

Steak and shake has gone downhill.

[@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!