Unboxing Wisconsin: What It's Like Living In Wisconsin

Does everyone in Wisconsin hate people from Illinois?
Does everyone in Wisconsin eat cheese with every meal?
Is southern Wisconsin changing this state’s culture?
We’ll talk about that stuff and much, much more. So grab a beer, a brat and some cheese whiz. We’re gonna unbox the state of Wisconsin!
Aww. Look at this. It's a cow. On a dairy farm. Wisconsin is a big dairy state, and dairy is a big part of this state’s culture. Throughout most of Wisconsin you’ll find farmland like this. After all, Wisconsin IS the second leading producer of dairy products. But Wisconsin is a lot more than dairy farms. You might know Wisconsin as a state of farmland, dive bars and terrible Milwaukee neighborhoods. Sure, there’s a lot of that, and we’ll get to that in a little bit. But to REALLY get to know Wisconsin, you need to look at this state from afar and visit each of this state’s unique regions. Then, you’ll truly know what Wisconsin is all about, and you’ll be able to figure out what part of Wisconsin is best for YOU.
This is Wisconsin. It’s a big state, and as you can see, there’s all sorts of stuff to explore. It just depends on where you want to go. We’re gonna start way up here in the northwest part of the state and kinda work our way around a bit.
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[@NickJohnson]

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

[@Krombop.M]

Racine and Kenosha are beautiful and very high land value, West of I94.

[@bradrichter5082]

Didn’t once mention Kwik Trip or Culvers. This video is a disgrace.

[@Musical_Pigeon]

My friend and I made the mistake of going to the closer Kwik Trip to our college around 11.30 at night and it was the most crowded with college kids I'd ever seen it. We just wanted Kwik Trip food.

[@Lifetalk849]

Hey Nick Johnson, Have you tried the frozen custard, onion rings and butter burgers at Culver's??? You seriously don't know what you're missing. The Sonics in the South don't even come close.

[@Musical_Pigeon]

@@Lifetalk849 I got Culver's custard after getting my wisdom teeth out. It was delicious and numbed the pain.

[@johndurham6172]

Just got are own Culvers, very happy.

[@Lifetalk849]

@@Musical_Pigeon IKR? When you add the hot fudge topping, the medicinal qualities increase exponentially.

[@joannbirdsong583]

You should not refer to Cheez Wiz when you’re talking about Wisconsin and cheese in the same sentence. We do not believe in Cheez Wiz, because it’s not cheese.

[@terriz7791]

I was going to comment on this too. That is certainly not cheese!

[@hankhicks1108]

It's mostly wiz.

[@NickJohnson]

It's all the same

[@ahhitskatie9094]

@@NickJohnson shots fired

[@rjbjr]

The same can be said of American Cheese.

[@travisbeem9906]

Come to Wisconsin for the cheese. Stay because your car won't start.

[@MM-gl1xz]

And the brats

[@texasgina]

Lol

[@albertsancho5909]

That happened with me in Janesville.

[@travisbeem9906]

Git to get those cold cranking amps.

[@jules4626]

😂

[@karenc8028]

I just visited Wisconsin for my first time. Everybody was so nice out there. It kind of weirded me out at first. I'm not used to people being so friendly. It was so green and beautiful! I loved the atmosphere in Madison and hope to go back someday.

[@JJetpack]

Hope you can come back soon :) lucky you get to miss out on the winter lol

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Hopefully I get to see it this Summer since I'm going with the hubby to finally meet his parents lol.

[@elizabethorwig7167]

That's funny, but so true most people in Wisconsin are very polite and nice and will help a stranger at the drop of a dime but I've noticed that it kinda decline lately which is sad, I hope that's not something that goes away like so many other things have since covid! I've live in Wisconsin almost my entire life, im 38yrs old turning 39 on the 13th and I've only not lived in WI for like a year when I lived in South Carolina 18yrs ago and I wouldn't have it any other way, I Love living here and am happy you had a good experience during ur visit!!!

[@nuttybarz8676]

I love Madison, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit.

[@kaylaboyd7697]

Ew😭 ppl actually enjoy what u just said lol? I’ve been living in Wisconsin for about 10 months now(I’m from Chicago IL though) and omg I HATE this state it’s too county for me💀 it’s everywhere you go too I can’t escape the country like lands in Wisconsin😭✋ I can not wait to move back to IL!

[@xBlueWolf]

My understanding of Wisconsin, as someone who's never been there, is that it's basically if the best of Minnesota and Illinois mixed. It seems nice, cold, and relaxed.

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Somehow this is both a compliment and an insult, haha! But thank you, I think Wisconsin is truly an underrated gem. The Apostle Islands, Copper Falls, Door County, Devils Lake, and Chain O' Lakes are just a few neat places. Sadly, FIBs took over Lake Geneva, so I can't recommend it *as* much as those other places.

[@501764727]

This is Def a compliment if you ask me and I don't mind Illinois folk at all. Without their tourism $$ we wouldn't have a lot of the cool things we currently have in this state like Door County or the Dells. Lol Its Minnesota I have a Strong dislike for.

[@nicholas104]

@@501764727 As a Kansan I understand the hate for other states. I myself hate Missouri with a passion.

[@ahhitskatie9094]

@@501764727 Lol, the insult was saying we’re like Illinois and Minnesota, haha. We’re no more comparable than Arizona and California. I don’t mind the tourist dollars, but I do mind their driving skills 🤣🤣🤣

[@501764727]

@@ahhitskatie9094 Lol haha yea see I like fast drivers who keep moving and get outta your way. Def 1 of the beefs I have about Wisconsin and being a Wisconsinite- the pokes that cut out in front of me and drive the limit lol. Drives me crazy!

[@SFDoucette]

I'm a WI native (Milwaukee) who left as a kid due to my Dad losing his job and finding a new job in Dallas, but even though I live in New England now, WI will always have a special place in my heart.

[@alexwatzke5932]

I’m from Illinois. I can confirm Wisconsin natives don’t like us that much.

[@owenjaeckle8542]

For me it really depends on where in IL the person lives. Of course, we don’t want the crime from Chicago coming to Wisconsin, but I’ve always gotten along with suburban Chicago residents, although some of them I would consider to be a little “elitist”. If you realize that in general, Wisconsin natives don’t love IL people, you’re welcome here 😂

[@shane9245]

@@owenjaeckle8542 i’m from chicago suburbs, i get annoyed every time i hear the word “wisconsin”

[@nikoid3631]

maybe because the city of chicago.

[@musicmamma]

I've dealt with it all my life. Originally from River Grove/Elmhurst area; we moved up here in 74. Wisconsin has very cliquey, snobby, small-minded people.

[@waymentbeatbox5339]

we dont like chicago natives mostly lmao

[@charjl96]

I love the Driftless Area in southwestern Wisconsin. It's beautiful out there!

[@aerdian]

I used to live in Spring Green. Best area ever and I’d like to go back. Beautiful, scenic, and just plain awesome. Plus, it’s not too far from Madison for more city things.

[@KayleeCee]

I grew up in the driftless area and have since returned. It truly is a beautiful place. Especially in the summer and fall.

[@aerdian]

@@KayleeCee I remember not really thinking much about it until going elsewhere and realizing how bland the scenery is in most other places.

[@higgy04]

From a Canadian Packers fan who visited Green Bay back in 2007, I kept hearing about Prairie du Chien and area while listening to Packers games online all season. Sounds like a nice area to visit in the future.

[@Lifetalk849]

Trempeleau County is green, peaceful and amazing, and the annual 89 mile garage sale from Red Wing MN to La Crosse , following both sides of the Mississippi River is pretty much unforgettable. You'll want to bring a Uhaul and plenty of cash.

[@jacobbohl5315]

You can tell he's probably never been to the northwest corner of the state; definitely one of the most (if not the most) scenic areas of the state with the Apostle Islands and state parks with great waterfalls. I go up there all the time to get away from flat southern Wisconsin. Also the cities of Superior and Ashland were nowhere near where he labeled them on the map.

[@bretts4544]

As an avid golfer, I have to say Wisconsin is a VERY underrated Golf state

[@saralippold4158]

Sand valley

[@CB-rv2lj]

and disc golf :)

[@bretts4544]

@@saralippold4158 Whistling Straits

[@chimpgaming8290]

True

[@fwrld5526]

True

[@Mavon2]

Thank you wisconsin for having county roads with letter names and therefore being the easiest state to recognize on geoguessr

[@terriz7791]

Did you know that many counties have the rural street names in alphabetical order? I can’t say for sure if it’s all over the state.

[@izzyj.1079]

Wait, is that not a standard thing?

[@aerdian]

@@izzyj.1079 I actually just found that out a couple of months ago. Apparently Wisconsin and Missouri are the only two that use letters, which just seems strange.

[@izzyj.1079]

@@aerdian It does indeed.

[@adamcommercial3133]

I love geoguessr!

[@jaketahoe]

I grew up in Chicago. Summer fest in Milwaukee was one million times better than Taste of Chicago.

[@barrygregory913]

Packer MIGTOW

[@astrobot702]

💯 ain't nothing like it.

[@slice40]

Well you can stay down there, we don’t want you fibs up here

[@kevinquartemont2313]

Jonathon Little, I commend you for not calling it Milwaukee Fest like most do from Chicago. Also, I definitely agree. Way better than the Taste of Chicago. Not even close. But Chicago's neighborhood festivals were always a great time with plenty of beer, great music, and damn good looking girls.

[@edgein3299]

Summerfest is the Best!

[@madcitywendy]

Cracking me up! I grew up in the Bronx and moved to WI as an adult. Worked in rural areas for years (cause that makes sense for a girl from the Bronx). Wisconsin people and communities are the best! Come visit!!

[@lukesmith3597]

No thanx

[@larryellis2218]

Come visit, except drug dealers and gang members from Chicago!

[@joycegreer9391]

@@lukesmith3597 You're missing a lot great.

[@Michael-jq6bx]

Hi Wendy

[@carleklund7626]

Yeah, my grandparents were from Connecticut and they said the same.

[@jellybean9478]

As a life long Cheesehead, this video made me laugh. But I'm sad you didn't discuss our famous FRIDAY FISH FRY... It's not always about the cheese!

[@NickJohnson]

🐠

[@cheezheadz3928]

Right? The "cheese" thing is overrated.

[@anthonythorp7291]

Cheese Cheese Cheese Cheese Fish Cheese

[@ajprickett7272]

Or supper clubs or old fashiond's

[@robins.2749]

@@ajprickett7272 brandy old-fashion ftw!

[@iwaterchildren]

As a Wisconsinite I can say that Wisconsin is actually a beautiful state depending on where you are in it. I went up north with my dad and brother once and in the woods there was a really beautiful pond stream thingy. The most beautiful thing I've ever seen. Highly recommend going up north in the woods. ( Little odd coming from an anime watcher 😼)

[@christinatweet6580]

Lots of beautiful, even dramatic, waterfalls...

[@AnielleReid]

I love your videos so much. I watch with my husband and we just laugh so much and of course learn so much too! Thanks so so much for making these videos and your fun voice over work (and occassional songwriting)

[@NickJohnson]

Hi Anielle! Tell your husband I said hi! ❤️

[@JohnCBurzynski]

Very funny video. I have lived in Wisconsin most of my life, and I loved watching this. I don’t really hate people from Illinois, it’s more like a fun college rivalry... at least for me.

[@ceceryder9192]

I was born and raised in Wisconsin and it's a beautiful and friendly place to live. Good farms, woods, lakes, and family friendly too! It will always be my home at heart.

[@tedsvlogs01]

Superior is on the border with MN. You mislabeled the location of city.

[@NickJohnson]

The lake shifted

[@anthonythorp7291]

And Ashland is near where he has Superior.

[@mikevincent5260]

It’s still the armpit of the state 😂

[@klyyoung2728]

I'm from Wisconsin and this video is 90% accurate. First map of Superior and Ashland is off. The rest of the information about Wisconsin do give a good depiction of life as Sconnie.

[@phishlipsable]

agreed- come see the caves and bluffs and blue blue waters of superior.. maybe you'll find an agate!

[@ciennelson1514]

Make that 85% accurate. Footage at 3:41 was of Fort Atkinson which is not in the north-west region.

[@theworldofcains9350]

Also showed people jumping off ‘uncle Harvey’s Mausoleum’ in Lake Superior in Duluth…. Close to the town of superior but definitely MN.

[@outdoorsmanguide5162]

Great stuff nick. Love these videos. As a person looking to move I wasn't really considering Wisconsin but know what I think about it I might keep in the back of my head. Not my 1st choice but seems really cool.

[@NickJohnson]

It's a good one

[@parkfor3906]

Also, COLD way too much of the year.

[@JaredTVW]

I’m born and raised in Wisconsin. My hometown has a festival every year that celebrates butter. We love everything dairy.

[@paulyskudder8071]

Sparta? I'm from Bangor...

[@JaredTVW]

@@paulyskudder8071 Originally from Reedsburg. Sparta I think was in our Division?

[@cheezheadz3928]

And your doctor loves you for it! Keeping them in business!

[@JaredTVW]

@@noahstrutz6509 as we say? Who is we? Haha!

[@woneymalian4513]

Thanks for the general view of this midwest state Nick! This "Unboxing" series is AWESOME!

[@user-cr9qz2ww8f]

yes! please do all the states, this is my favorite series on ur channel. love you!

[@NickJohnson]

❤️I'm trying!

[@xxoffsightxx3962]

When I hear Wisconsin, I think of Cheese, Packers, That 70s Show, and Jeffrey Dahmer.

[@patrickkenyon2326]

Jeffery Dahmer was an amateur. Look up Ed Gein.

[@wmw3629]

Don’t forget Fonzie

[@vanessasimon1643]

Lol pretty much. I'm from kenosha "let's be kind "hummm.. I think you left out our positives .. but funny" better not forget your pole" 😆😆😆

[@patrickkenyon2326]

@Ben Brown Hello from Eau Claire.

[@xanderc1225]

@@patrickkenyon2326 yeah he’s definitely the strangest killer😅😂

[@ursulaphillips5309]

Beautiful. Your state is beautiful. I love how the the natural beauty was preserved.

[@daviddebergh254]

After moving out of Florida to Wisconsin I can say the seasons are great, people are friendly, and Kwik Trip is heaven. Also Fibs (from Chicago, rest of Illinois is amazing) don’t know how to drive and are rude. Great video man and Keep Er Movin.

[@carleklund7626]

Yes, I lived in Sarasota for eight years and Florida is not what it's cracked up to be when it comes to living and working there. I was very happy to move up here to WI.

[@paulal6375]

@@carleklund7626 what is the cost of living in WI compared to FL? I know Sarasota is expensive

[@carleklund7626]

@@paulal6375 Hi, Paula. Well, it depends on where you are. Just like Florida. . We have some of the highest property taxes in the nation. I live just outside of Milwaukee, which is middle of the road when it comes to cost of housing.

[@ryanwhitaker6615]

Kiwik Trip donates to Jan 6 orgs…

[@Oracle550]

Being an Australian and a big Bucks fan I always heard how the Bucks struggled to attract big name players to their team.Why the hell was that!!!It looks amazing there,my god.Had the impression it might be a bad state....wtf I love it,beautiful country side and suburbs look amazing

[@christinatweet6580]

Ja, ja.....that's why Giannis' loyalty to Wisconsin is so great!! He's smart...

[@badguy5554]

@@christinatweet6580 Yeah...But he's already been traded!

[@donnay1]

Lived in Illinois and spent summer vacations and long weekends in Wisconsin. You have to see the Dells at least once. Door County is a beautiful place. Love their fish boils. My favorite area was the north woods. We boated on the chain of lakes..very nice. Also great for bike riding on the extensive trails, snow mobiling and cross country skiing. Watched people ice fish. It's a wonderful state.

[@brokenatm2056]

Fib fib fib fib fib fib fib

[@donnay1]

@@brokenatm2056 what is your problem.

[@brokenatm2056]

@@donnay1 I am having a seizure (bling bling drip)

[@glennmcgee1729]

When you meet someone who moved from Wisconsin to Illinois, we often ask why would you move down here? Love the Mars Cheese Castle, especially their cheddar cheese bread!

[@JeffSchwenke]

My favorite thing about Wisconsin is the frozen custard!

[@KTJohnsonkidThunder]

Culver's is awesome.

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

So is Kopps. It's located in Milwaukee, and the sandwiches are huge, and of course, the frozen custard is great.

[@owenbackus8876]

Nick Johnson is an American Icon of Abstract Footnotes to reference. Many undercover agents use Nick's Videos as their foundation of knowledge when going deep under cover in a state they have never lived. But want to appear they have. Go get em Nick! Keep up the good work.

[@JulsMWK1995]

Wow, I’m from Wisconsin and I’m stunned how well you described all the areas. It’s like you are from here!

[@leepacoindustries55]

Thanks for making a video about the state I was born in.). Super awesome! Eau Claire is becoming more liberal due to its' proximity to the Twin Cities metro region of Minnesota and greater numbers of Twin Cities residents moving to this area to escape the growing crime rates, traffic, and increased cost of living there.

[@susankubicek6160]

Great video i have lived in Wisconsin for 57 years. spot on young man.

[@beagleboss1334]

Love it buddy. My wife and I came across your channel randomly. Keep on cranking ‘em out. Big fan.

[@Erik_Swiger]

It's remarkable what a difference it would make in your experience of a state, depending on where you lived/grew-up/visited, as well as what time frame. Things change so much.

[@NickJohnson]

Yes

[@garytheprogressivelibertar560]

The boring part is one of the best parts !

[@barrygregory913]

Monk Farmer Channel

[@amberworkman5314]

Yes! Northern WI is beautiful! I used to frequent Barns WI.

[@weez4sheez]

Only boring people find the north woods boring.

[@bdtravels5620]

North woods is dope af

[@jillkoop5682]

As a lifelong badger cheesehead, I thought you did a great job on this video! You even mentioned my town, Waukesha! It is a nice place to live. I was very impressed you pronounced all the city and county names correctly. Most people get confused by the Indian names. Anyway, Wisconsin is a great state and I appreciated a true depiction of my home. Thank you ❤️.

[@trevortat]

Wisconsin is such an beautiful State. I can see myself living in Madison forever.

[@barrygregory913]

Too many Chocolates

[@trevortat]

What does that reference to, if you don't mind me asking?

[@barrygregory913]

@@trevortat Blaxxxx

[@trevortat]

@@barrygregory913 Oh my... I thought the majority of them lives in the South.

[@Camerenreynolds]

I’m from Illinois (about 75 miles west of Chicago) and is looking to live in Wisconsin one day. I want to be away from all the bad things but still be. Close to certain amenities and be by an interstate. I know Madison by itself is a little crazy but who’s cities such as Middleton, Fitchburg, sun,prairie, etc.

[@johnjorgensen8009]

Yep, I'm a FIB, and I DO LOVE WISCONSIN! The Milwaukee Art Museum, Riverwalk, Door County, Oconomowoc, Cedarburg, Student Union at UW Madison, up north, Fox Cities, Summerfest, Port Washington, Dells, cheese curds, beer cheese soup, snowmobiling, ice fishing, boating, brew pubs, supper clubs (with relish tray), biking trails, Holy Hill, Kettle Moraine, thousands of lakes, brats (met Mr. and Mrs. Stayer who founded Johnsonville Brats....nice down to earth folks), hundreds of lovely safe communities, national forests, and many beautiful miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. I am seriously considering retiring in Wisconsin. Then, I won't be a FIB but a proud resident of a great state.

[@NickJohnson]

Just go now haha

[@brokenatm2056]

Stay away from us!

[@goofydess]

I packed up my life 6 months ago and moved from California to Wisconsin...on purpose and I love it.

[@valleyquail1790]

So close to doing the same with my family of 4...... such a huge change and super nerve wracking

[@goofydess]

@@valleyquail1790 It was for me as well, but so worth it in the end. I have yet to regret my decision!

[@mattstaab6399]

Winters trash. Make sure you investigate where you live and avoid the metropolis areas.

[@jez6078]

You’ll be welcome with open arms. I’d recommend moving to Madison if you want an urban environment mixed with lots of trees and parks. Madison’s core is surrounded by two lakes (Mendota and Monona) Milwaukee is an ok urban city, but Madison’s job market and job diversity are much better than Milwaukee. It’s only a 45 minute drive to Milwaukee and 2 hour drive to Chicago.

[@goofydess]

I don't like urban/metro areas at all. I put my resume online and within 3 days was offered a job in the same field as I was currently working with double the pay. I moved to the Green Bay area. Everything is within a couple hours drive or less.

[@cat_daddy]

Thanks, a great summary of my old home state, have friends and family nearly every area.

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Lived all over Wisconsin, so extra excited to watch another Nick Johnson video! Edit: Nick, you did an amazing job on this video! And also, kudos for the Waukesha pronunciation. A few quick things: 1. Supper clubs are life in Wisconsin. The further north you go, the more prevalent they become. They aren't as popular with the younger crowds but still are pretty much life for Wisconsin folk. This is the same for people having cabins. It's not hard to find someone with a cabin up north, haha! 2. Don't move your family to West Allis (a lot of division), Racine (crime), or Neenah (creepy cult-like town). You'll thank me later. BUT these three do have some gems to make time for a quick visit. 3. Illinois people, thank you for appreciating our state but PLEASE stop moving here and trying to make our government like your garbage government. You like Wisconsin for a reason. Let's leave it that way. Thanks. 4. Ope, sorry. Forgot what I was gonna say here.

[@amadeo2032]

What are the best small towns in Wisconsin?

[@GoPackGo1265]

I may be moving there this spring. But I’m not from Illinois though.

[@izzyj.1079]

@@GoPackGo1265 Well you know exactly what not to do then ^^

[@MM-gl1xz]

@@lorenzell3104 Mukwonago?

[@ojll3917]

@@lorenzell3104 love the apple pie in muckwanago

[@darringilmore9673]

This video made me want to at least explore this great state, not sure about moving there though. It is stunning visually, kind of reminds me of Maine. Good Job Nick Johnson!!!

[@NickJohnson]

You should visit in July!

[@Uriah625]

Hate to say it, but it's not that stunning compared to most states. Well depends what you're into I suppose. Much of the state is flat, mind you there are rolling hills scattered throughout. The southern part of the state is farmland. The northern part is forested. There is however a lot of rivers and lakes. We gotta be in the top 5 states with bridges, as there has to be at least one every mile of road. Lake Winnebago is huge, and you can stand in the middle of it, 5 miles from any shore thanks to sand bars.

[@ytgytgy]

Love it. but as an upper midwest resident, I'm obligated to inform you that you incorrectly referred to the ashland/bayfield peninsula area as "superior" and the mellen/hurley/michigan border area as "ashland". City of superior is an hour west of Ashland. @1:19

[@NickJohnson]

The lake moved

[@Lifetalk849]

Ashland/Bayfield is waaay better than Mellen or Superior. Just saying.

[@ytgytgy]

@@Lifetalk849 that's a fabulous opinion. I lived in ashland for a bit and everyday I looked for excuses to go to duluth/superior. Ashland bayfield mellen is full of natural beauty but there's nothing to do in the area.

[@AdamCrazyDude2007]

@@NickJohnson don't make excuses. Search up Superior on Wikipedia

[@Titanicguy107]

@@AdamCrazyDude2007 he may be mistaken

[@jaykecee9496]

Wow. This video was just in my "suggested video" list. Excellent video sir, from a native sconnie. You eamed a new sub, and I'm now binging your unboxing stuff.

[@NickJohnson]

Boom!! Jayke ❤️❤️

[@dm9489]

Nick, your channel is the best! I get a kick out of your songs, would love to know how you come up with this stuff! Keep em coming! Cheers, from your Canadian fan!!!

[@NickJohnson]

Hey! I guess I just think about it a lot! That's how! I ❤️ 🇨🇦

[@chadshafer2305]

I was born and raised half my childhood in Northwest Wisconsin. I busted out laughing when you mentioned the food groups for the state. Cheese, beer, and sauage is pretty much the main three foods everyone eats. I still have allot of relatives in the area. I live in Montana now and love that unboxing video you did on that state too. Good work Nick!

[@NickJohnson]

Ok Chad!!

[@joycegreer9391]

No.

[@christinatweet6580]

How could you NOT mention kringle?, Scandinavian foods, fish fry's, the cranberry industry, etc. Also, the outstanding universities, medical schools, . You offer a quite superficial view...

[@kimberlil4290]

Great job on Wisconsin! I lived in several cities within an hour of Milwaukee for 25 years. Went to college there and spent my prime beer drinking years there. After 8 years in TX, I'm definitely missing the midwest.

[@Bravestar1217]

Which College? I was at UW-Superior....I think we have the most bars to people ratio.

[@kimberlil4290]

@@Bravestar1217 Carroll.

[@NickJohnson]

Kimberli it's calling your name you should return

[@Bravestar1217]

@@kimberlil4290 Oh Carroll U, in Waukesha. Fun times.

[@slice40]

Always welcome back to check it out

[@terriz7791]

Beloit. The only city that sounds like a fart in a bathtub. Hehehe

[@wisconsinrebelhomes7587]

I would go w Taylor county but what u said I have been told b4

[@johnjorgensen8009]

Thank you for that! I can't stop laughing....was laughing so hard I could have beloited (if I had been in the tub).

[@lcinflorida8728]

I just LMAO 😂😆😂😆. Ty for this!!

[@terriz7791]

@@wisconsinrebelhomes7587 yep! I think I heard it on Bob and Tom. It still makes me laugh 😂

[@kriscoumbe8577]

🤣😂🤣😅

[@whateverdude9510]

Biggest problem with FIBs, they buy an old cottage on a Wisconsin lake, tear it down, build a mansion and show up one weekend a summer.

[@blahblah5603]

At least they are gone most of the time.

[@trailrvs]

Moved to Appleton 13 years ago and love it! Great place to raise a family! And we are definitely part of Northeast Wisconsin!

[@kriscoumbe8577]

It's one of the better areas. I live in the Fox Cities and there's so much culture in the area all year long.

[@cheezheadz3928]

Lol....Appleton is not northern WI.

[@trailrvs]

@@cheezheadz3928 been northeast Wisconsin the whole time! Take a look at Green Bay. Home of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College! We have NEW stuff all over the place in the Fox Valley as well.

[@nanner3200]

Hi Neighbor

[@savagecinnamonroll6282]

As someone from janesville i can say they're FINALLY starting to improve the city and make it more appealing

[@NickJohnson]

Finally!!!!

[@miggs_productions164]

I’m going to move over there In 2 weeks I hope it’s a good place to live

[@jjrockjon8610]

@@miggs_productions164 From...Ill?

[@edgein3299]

You mean they’re sending the FIBs back to Illinois?

[@probilliards101]

I'm from Janesville, too, and I love all the improvements to our city. I remember as a kid in the 90s, a beautiful downtown with many people there, then completely died and left to rot. Fortunately, they're investing a lot into it now, and it's beautiful again.

[@gonewiththekale]

I love the Lamont at Large channel!!! Great video👍🏻

[@terriz7791]

I have never heard of "Sconnies" before, and I am one lol. Loved the video, even though you didn't spend much time talking about La Crosse. I love how you have such an affection for my state.

[@amandasainsbury5512]

Born and raised just outside of Madison here.. it's true Janesville and Beloit are trashy but there's several small towns surrounding those towns that are small, very conservative, have low crime and are great towns to raise a family.

[@KTJohnsonkidThunder]

Don't forget places like Whitewater (college town) and Delavan (birthplace of Scott Walker).

[@Crailtep]

Janesville is only now becoming trashy, growing up it was fine

[@JulieAnn87]

Janesville and Beloit aren’t trashy. I also grew up in Dane county and lived there for 30 years, and moved to Rock county 18 years ago. I used to hold those same judgments about the cities in Rock county and they simply are not true.

[@MaggieClarkSLC]

@@Crailtep Janesville was beautiful 50 years ago.

[@probilliards101]

Janesville really isn't that bad. Beloit definitely is. Being born and raised in Janesville, it definitely isn't the same as it was in the 90s, but the 90s were just a good time in general. Janesville is making a comeback after GM went under. Unfortunately, most of the crime is coming from people getting pushed out of Chicago. Madison used to be my favorite city, but that has become trashy and rampant with crime. Much more homeless than there used to be also. Liberal Madison is eating itself alive. I'll agree, though, the small towns are quiet, low crime, and super friendly. I love Janesville, but I'm hoping someday to move to Edgerton or Evansville. Those are great small communities!

[@kerryw.5301]

Milwaukee is actually a very safe city and tourists should not be afraid to come here. It has its pockets of crime, just like any big city, but if you visit downtown, the East Side, Bayview, or the Third Ward you will be just fine. Enjoy our beautiful city!

[@joghammer8117]

Stats don't lie. While tourists shouldn't be scared to go to Milwaukee for sure, that doesn't change the fact that is has a high murder rate and is dangerous compared to most American big cities.

[@thomaspowers5845]

​@@joghammer8117 Any big city has problem areas. If you're dumb enough to go blindly in a big city and get lost you'll find out the hard way. If I took you on a tour of Milwaukee you'd be amazed. Summerfest, the Domes, a award winning museum, great restaurants and bars. Take a Miller brewery tour, go to a Bucks or Brewers game. Charter boat fishing on lake Michigan. Friday night fish fry's, friendly folks and something to do year round. You can't get all in a weekend.

[@leifolson0216]

Take him on a tour of the whole city. Not just the best parts

[@josephkelly9239]

I live on the east side. It's terrible. We've been robbed, held at gunpoint, and see People shooting heroin in the alley all the time. Ain't what it used to be. Bayview is going in the sme direction. Third ward is hit or miss. The suburbs are better. Oak creek, whitefish Bay, Shorewood etc

[@greenandgold2185]

Born and raised in Green Bay so I'll comment again after I watch...

[@amadeo2032]

If someone want consider moving there. U support him?

[@pseudonymshqipe854]

@@amadeo2032 My cousin just moved to Wisconsin.

[@amadeo2032]

@@pseudonymshqipe854 what's his opinion ?

[@greenandgold2185]

He was pretty accurate. Other than mispronouncing Manitowoc. If you like long winters it's ok.

[@Lifetalk849]

@@greenandgold2185 Try pronouncing Oconomowoc or Lac du Flambeau. It gets worse as you go north.

[@mindymccall3748]

As a mostly life long Wisconsinite now transplanted to Texas, I loved the video. Found it quite accurate & funny. Going to share with my homestate Friends.

[@owenbunge8940]

Milwaukee is not bad, Its actually one of the cleanest cities I've been too and i travel a ton

[@kenherrera2819]

Parts of Milwaukee are fabulous, but other parts, especially on the north side, are downright dangerous. Most of the downtown area is very nice with some great restaurants and the new Deer District!

[@jjrockjon8610]

I live on the north side. The news doesn't depict it accurately. Plenty of quiet nooks just like the other sides of town. I lived on the southside a long time and a lot of stuff was left out of the news until it got so bad they had to start doing those stories too. I had to leave it was so bad you couldn't drive at night or go to the grocery store without constant worry about intoxicated people messing with you or crashing into you.

[@carleklund7626]

Milwaukee sucks! Only good things are ballpark and lakefront.

[@Casinogirl56]

Thank you for doing Wisconsin! Your narrative was pretty spot on, and you ARE right about FIBs ( the fact that you know what that term means had me RFLMAO).

[@NickJohnson]

I have family in illinois

[@JF-ph3iy]

Hahaha.... pretty funny. I'm from germany and we have some friends in WI. They're living in the Madison and Mondovi area (diary farmers.... what else). Pumpkin flavoured beer nearly killed me one day LOL. Good job on your video!

[@coryphillips7945]

Love this video! Lived in Wisco for a few years growing up. Recent vids are hilarious!!!

[@NickJohnson]

Wisco?

[@coryphillips7945]

@@NickJohnson yeah, the friends I still have in Milwaukee refer to Wisconsin as Wisco. They also still talk about how much they love Techno music, which is a word I haven't heard in ANY other part of the country for about 25 years. They are a different breed.

[@selfloathinggameing]

You briefly touched on beaches at the end but my hometown is Sheboygan, WI and the town has been trying to rebrand itself as a resort town since the manufacturing jobs left, North Beach is so nice in the summer

[@billdoty6438]

Sheboygan here also. We’re getting there slowly. Still takes it seems forever to get things done or built. Like the armory. It took 5 years to decide to level it, now another 5 years what to put there. Still overall, this is a good place to live

[@kellygould9984]

This video is pretty spot on for how WI is. I've lived here my whole life. And I'm pretty proud of our state. It is a great place to live. At least where I grew up in the state. And yes it's true we do love our cheese, brats, beer, and Packers.

[@joycegreer9391]

Not everyone!--brats, beer, Packers that is.

[@cassidymoss7325]

I love you, this video is hilarious and informative

[@oceania2385]

Killed it with the techno at the end Nick !

[@snowrain4127]

The song got me laughing so hard😂😂 love all of your videos!!

[@NickJohnson]

Yay!

[@Iheart2cook]

Wisconsin born and raised. Nick's video is dead on. The people here in Wisconsin are what's glorious about this state. We have true culture here and unless you were born and raised here, you just won't understand. Come on up and have a beer with us. Chances are you'll never leave.

[@NickJohnson]

🍺

[@kimiastewart6293]

As a former lifelong Midwesterner (Chicago Area) I really enjoyed and appreciate this video, thanks for sharing

[@NickJohnson]

Ok!

[@averyvanja6555]

Fib

[@Michael-jq6bx]

hi

[@drweeks26]

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest offers some of the best rustic camping in Wisconsin. Lots of cool waterfalls to find up north, eh?

[@danielleporter1829]

Nick's mention of Laverne and Shirley and Happy Days when talking about Milwaukee got a giggle out of me. Fun fact: if anyone goes on a tour of the backlot of Paramount Studios, a person can actually walk in the footsteps of Cindy Williams and the late Penny Marshall who were Laverne and Shirley since the show was filmed at Paramount.

[@zackbrand9311]

I’ve been to downtown Milwaukee (the eastern part near the lake) and it is one of my favorite cities I’ve ever been to.

[@nathant2309]

Yeah having studied at UWM for five years, being from rural Wisconsin, and even been to some places like Dubai MKE is still one of my favorite cities. It gets annoying how much people like to dump on Milwaukee, considering most of the people that say stuff like that probably haven't even lived there.

[@paulamensing1664]

This was very enjoyable, thank you

[@NickJohnson]

Ok Paula!

[@petuniasevan]

I've lived in Wisconsin since 1994. The drinking culture is alien to me, but there's a lot of cool things about the state. I live in the Fox Valley area (near Appleton). Lived for a few years in Stevens Point also. Good towns, lots of job opportunities (companies are BEGGING for workers, even offering sign on bonuses), decent cost of living around here. Low crime, air is clean, definitely four seasons. Housing costs aren't sky-high either.... but the property taxes here are. Lots of cultural activities (look up Appleton's Mile of Music, or Oshkosh's EAA AirVenture for a start).

[@jjrockjon8610]

See, now you should do a video. Your on a role.

[@brokenatm2056]

Finally somebody mentions eaa! I’ve been there every year of my life aside from the canceled 2020 :(

[@seanmartin3973]

Raised in northern Wisconsin, I would always hear my neighbors ranting about "dose commies down der in Madison."

[@CB-rv2lj]

Born and raised in Madison. You're not wrong. But my families conservative so we are among the few. We enjoy coming up north to Hayward and Cable.

[@Punkieh2]

@@CB-rv2lj do you mind telling me more about Madison? Like if there's crime & homeless? I'm in PDX and it's bad around here.

[@jez6078]

I’m born and raised in Madison. The best part to live is West Madison or the suburban towns like Middleton (far west) or Sun Prairie (Far East) There has been an uptick of crime in the city but most instances are people with beefs targeting each other. For whatever reason east Madison has experienced some urban blight over the last 5 years which attracts more undesirable and homeless people. There is a large park that has been taken over as a small tent city by the homeless. The undesirable and homeless people are actually very friendly people that mind their own business, mostly because the social services in Madison is second to none and the help people with food and other needs. There is early planning to redevelop the blighted areas on the East side. The Madison government is very keen on keeping our city look pristine, unlike Other cities that are just let their towns completely fall apart. Example: The near east side was completely redeveloped with new hi rises, a music venue, bars and restaurants, a new minor league soccer team. there is new development going on as I write this and it’s inching closer to the Far East side.

[@KTJohnsonkidThunder]

@@jez6078 I lived in Sun Prairie for a minute. Right now, I live near Monona, which is decent around there. I briefly lived in Town of Madison at an apartment complex which is pretty ghetto.

[@normancastor4577]

You’ll have ghettos wherever u have Dems so avoid the bigger cities.

[@the_eclecticfox102]

I have lived in WI off and on for more than a few years and I absolutely hate it here. The winters are cold, the snow makes everything just awful and the streets are never plowed right. The expressways are death traps and a lot of the people are either rude or stuck up. Currently live in Madison. It does have some nice areas to walk, bike, fish and explore during the summer but don’t live on the north side of town because of high crime. Came to WI for family from IL but that didn’t exactly work out either, so I’m definitely looking to move and these videos are a huge help when trying to figure out where to move to that I think I might like better. Oh, and A+ for your sense of humor and singing 😁 Keep up the good work. Also, have you personally been to all these states?? If so, that’s amazing! Hope to one day be able to travel around the whole US

[@NickJohnson]

Sheila I have spent a few days in Wisconsin yes ;) hopefully you can travel soon too! Be safe.

[@the_eclecticfox102]

Thank you, you as well! What video will you do next?

[@brettsfav4]

I hate it here too and I’m from here.

[@marasultan6771]

Love the hat and as always...the songs!

[@Michael-jq6bx]

hi

[@calirose2860]

You are so funny! Enjoy your videos, keep them coming!

[@NickJohnson]

Ok cali

[@diegomarquez3293]

FINALLY I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS

[@NickJohnson]

I know Diego I know

[@diegomarquez3293]

@@NickJohnson hi

[@pjangels609]

I recall when we moved from Illinois to Wisconsin, and I was in my freshman year in college, I kept getting called a "fib". I didn't know what that meant, but when i did, I was like "I ain't no fib, I was born in Dane County". They didn't seem to care.

[@joejonas3684]

I believe it. I used to work in Milwaukee, and the owner of the company found out I was from Illinois and was like “ooooh a FIB!”

[@user-ii3vn8tn3q]

I’m laughing… that was the first thing I thought of

[@badguy5554]

Of COURSE! Even a short stay in Ill-on-noise infects you!

[@wolfmancole1908]

when i worked there thats 70s show or home improvement were perpetually on the breakroom tv. it was great

[@LGCblessed]

YAY! one of the "maybe" states I'm planning on moving to! Thanks.

[@Rad69Lee]

Appleton, Oshkosh, Madison, La Crosse, Wausau and Eau Claire are the best cities to base the search around. I'm from Racine, this isn't the spot.

[@LGCblessed]

@@Rad69Lee thank you!!! : )

[@kaylacolgan]

I love another Nick Johnson video before going to work.

[@NickJohnson]

Yay! ❤️

[@kaylacolgan]

I know Wisconsin for Happy Days and That 70’s Show.

[@CJColvin]

Same here brother.

[@senna6774]

And monk, I think that was filmed here

[@joannbirdsong583]

Don’t forget Laverne and Shirley.

[@wisconsinrebelhomes7587]

2004 dawn of the dead

[@JeffSchwenke]

There is a statue of the Fonz on the Riverwalk in Downtown Milwaukee.

[@reneeleegreco1603]

We live in Illinois and love to escape to Wisconsin. They have amazing hiking / bicycling trails. It’s very peaceful. One of my road trip goals is to visit the Apostle Islands in Bayfield (northern - Lake Superior). The French Indians own a large part of that territory there and don’t like the independent ship companies. We mainly go to lake Geneva to Madison. Snake Road and the other rustic roads are stunning especially in the autumn. The lakes are very beautiful

[@Michael-jq6bx]

hi

[@human962]

I'm from Germany, but I've never been to the US. When watching videos from America I often think to what it is like to live there or ask myself "I wonder what the region is like there." Your videos answer all my questions and I love these detailed unboxing videos. I honestly don't know what I would do without them and I cannot wait to visit the US soon!

[@nicolek.3080]

Ok, Iowa woman weighing in here. I’ve been to Wisconsin Dells dozens of times and yea it’s full of family friendly fun. Madison is beautiful. Rural SW Wisconsin is super beautiful and hilly, like giant hills with little towns deep in the valleys. North of Milwaukee has beautiful beaches and is my favorite place in the Midwest along the lake. Now Milwaukee, it’s rated as one of the most racist cities in the USA. It’s super segregated... a girl in Madison got set in fire last summer just driving in her car. the beer is in fact fantastic! I’m a beer snob, my hubby got me into crafted domestic beers and Wisconsin makes some of the best I’ve tasted! They also have great (yes cheesy) foods in Wisconsin that we don’t have in iowa. Wisconsin isn’t that boring actually, but I hope you like outdoor activities. Winter is long and snowy and cold, so you gotta learn to love it or you will be miserable lol.

[@gregfredrick283]

That girl ended up getting in trouble for a fake story. She set her self on fire by accident and made a Jesse Smolet type story. That was the real story

[@hunterwillis5467]

Yeah I’m surprised he didn’t mention the driftless region!

[@ericagardens1234]

Ive never heard of cheese beer. But we have beer brats and it's a big deal here. ♡

[@cynp7946]

Beer cheese soup is as close it.

[@angelrogers5320]

Really great overview, wish I could share it in my classroom. Not PG enough. :(

[@johnwalsh2544]

Well done video. Entertaining. thanks!

[@user-sv3tx9gm6u]

For some reason, I thought you already did this. Also could you unbox Missouri or Arkansas soon?

[@NickJohnson]

Yes

[@Granztolch]

It's my request last month.

[@karenpaulin8916]

I love living in Wisconsin I’m from Fond du Lac and I’ve been here my whole life I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. 🥰

[@NickJohnson]

Karen!

[@karenpaulin8916]

@@NickJohnson 😂

[@applestoapples3049]

Sunday packers games everybody wears their packers jerseys to church lol. And yeah, a ton of Illinois people especially Chicago moving to Lake geneva, buying up houses in cash and making the prices go up. And the farmlands are beautiful! Love opening the windows in the morning to the smell of cow manure

[@joycegreer9391]

Ewww. No about the Packers' jerseys and church, definitely not everybody.

[@TheCroutonman]

This Sconnie approves! The song at the end sums it up nicely!

[@lunes-1]

Great video,keep it up!🏛🏛🏛🏛

[@NickJohnson]

Are those capitals?

[@georgiancrossroads]

Thanks Nick. My two favorite places in Wisconsin are New Glarus, which is made up of folks with Swiss ancestry, they make a mean fondue, and Baraboo which houses the amazing Circus Museum for the old Barnum and Bailey Circus.' You ready to chat about Alaska yet?

[@paulandersen2397]

Grew up in Wisconsin. Great work ethic and lots of friendly people. Sounds like not much has changed and I left in 1984.