Unboxing Wisconsin: What It's Like Living In Wisconsin

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@goudagirl6095]

HA! I MOVED from Milwaukee to Dallas 30+ years ago, and then just moved back again last year! (still trying to thicken up my blood for the ugly winters again, ugh)

[@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!

[@travisbeem9906]

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

[@MM-gl1xz]

And the brats

[@albertsancho5909]

That happened with me in Janesville.

[@travisbeem9906]

Git to get those cold cranking amps.

[@jules4626]

😂

[@supercoolyguy]

Where your kids learn the Milwaukee school district, telling them it's ok to have a sexx change . And not even tell parents anything about what they teach.

[@LeveyHere]

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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@Drew.Joseph]

Or supper clubs or old fashiond's

[@robins.2749]

@@Drew.Joseph brandy old-fashion ftw!

[@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!

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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…

[@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...

[@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.

[@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!

[@CamCat13]

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.

[@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!

[@KristinaFerrarino]

Born and raised in NYC, lived in Palm Beach County, Orlando and Chicago . Married a guy from Wisconsin . Now, I live in the nice suburbia .It’s affordable as contrasted to the east coast . I paid 850,000 for a 3200 sf brand new house and the taxes are only 12,000 a year . We have gravity biking , skiing , golf and it’s beautiful with , amazing schools and health care. I don’t drink , nor am I am a Packer fan, I don’t hunt, but I love to bike, and do all the music festivals .

[@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 😂

[@Vergilsma]

🤣😂🤣😅

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@josephk4310]

Darn right 👍 !

[@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.

[@ursulaphillips5309]

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

[@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)

[@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😅😂

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

Great video Nick the Razor. I was thinking about moving to the western side of Wisconsin from the great state of Maryland. 🇺🇸🇺🇸.

[@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!

[@user-cr9qz2ww8f]

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

[@NickJohnson]

❤️I'm trying!

[@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]

🍺

[@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.

[@JulsMWK1995]

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

[@tstbad59]

I picture Wisconsin being the ultimate American dream state.

[@badguy5554]

I've lived and worked on the East Coast, the West Coast, the far north, the far South and the middle of the country. Wisconsin is my favorite.

[@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! ❤️

[@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!

[@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.

[@elizabethpeterson1644]

I’m originally from Illinois. I also did a lot of vacations in Wisconsin. My parents had a vacation home built in 1979. I spent a lot of vacations from late 1979-1997 in that house. I even lived in the house,too. I have been living in the same apartment for little bit over 26 years. I have been living in Wisconsin almost my entire life. I liked to lived in Door County. I do have a lot of friends in the county. My father was from Phillips, Wisconsin. I have been in that town when I was little visiting my grandparents. At first when I started to make friends towards the natives in Door County. At first they thought that I was snobbish person from Illinois. They realized that I’m sweet and friendly person. I’m also down to earth,too.

[@trailrvs]

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

[@Vergilsma]

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

[@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

[@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...

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@snowrain4127]

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

[@NickJohnson]

Yay!

[@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

[@SoMuchGroove]

Been all over the country and Wisconsin is without a doubt one of the better and more beautiful states.

[@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.

[@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 :(

[@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.

[@susankubicek6160]

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

[@JM-gj7de]

That song at the end...I'm dying, I'm dying...LMAO! So bad, it's good.

[@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.

[@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?

[@JennR323]

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

[@izzyj.1079]

@@JennR323 Well you know exactly what not to do then ^^

[@MM-gl1xz]

@@lorenzell3104 Mukwonago?

[@ojll3917]

@@lorenzell3104 love the apple pie in muckwanago

[@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.

[@emersonescobar4618]

For real, Illinois ppl move here to be safer and avoid all the crimes from Illinois but they move here and do the same shit they ran away from 😣 🙄 they bring trouble 👿

[@jjrockjon8610]

That's the relatives they're trying to move away from.

[@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!

[@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.

[@didacusa3293]

FINALLY I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS

[@NickJohnson]

I know Diego I know

[@didacusa3293]

@@NickJohnson hi

[@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.

[@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.

[@joestephani7959]

I’m surprised you mentioned Waupaca specifically. Cool

[@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

[@YaHey233]

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

[@pasvorto]

That's not where Superior is located.

[@NickJohnson]

I moved it

[@juliejohnson9721]

Superior is located there i live in superior

[@michelecherek5392]

@@NickJohnson 🤣😂🤣😂

[@c.d.k.9210]

@@juliejohnson9721 then obviously you don't know how to read a map

[@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!

[@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

[@Chacolite]

Hi, I am african american from VA. One of my good coworker/ friends is a native of Wisconsin and we all love her dearly and get along well. My niece left VA yesterday, traveling to Wisconsin to work from September to November to administer the covid vaccine. She drove it in 1 day. We, her family really didn't want her to go but she did. I/WE pray that she does NOT encounter any problems and that her stay goes well. Her safety is very important to her family.

[@NickJohnson]

She'll be fine. What a nice gesture your friend is doing

[@Chacolite]

@@NickJohnson , my niece. Only niece.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ❤️.

[@DeadofWinter321]

Moved from NC to WI back in 2014. Love it here.

[@Countrygirl1980xoxo]

I love this video! Thank you so much for sharing it!

[@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.

[@drweeks26]

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

[@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.

[@jamesemmerick8667]

A Wisconsinite who has a real feel n grasp of our Greatness can truly unbox us this state our place in space... It's a touristy take over looking much...

[@jez6078]

Great video with the exception of the use of the old Milwaukee Bucks logo.

[@NickJohnson]

It's a better logo. All old logos are better.

[@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.

[@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 ❤️❤️

[@kimberlyhydara8770]

Wisconsin here...I love my state...

[@Lifetalk849]

Me. too! And no complaints from me about the cold weather. It kills viruses and bacteria, and it keeps the riff raff away.

[@scottscott5827]

1. Milwaukee is paradise from June through September. You don't need a coat in September. 2. There are some pretty high escarpments, bluffs, and hills in Wisconsin, but no true mountains. Rib Mountain in Wausau is the closest we have to a mountain. 3. Milwaukee is a coastal city, a river city and a pro sports city. That's a great combination.

[@NickJohnson]

Thanks again Scott

[@mbfmbf2850]

Glazing over the fox cities is a crime! Grew up in appleton and its my favorite place in the world!

[@scottcped]

In WI, at any intersection there’s 3 bars and a church!

[@TheRoute.]

On my ROUTE to rural wisconsin I met a person in northwest rural Wisconsin who said to me," Northern Wisconsin, where I'm from, is so ridiculously rural."

[@anthonymcfarland3206]

My dad is from Wisconsin my mom is from Illinois don't come around football season

[@NickJohnson]

Yikes

[@adamcommercial3133]

your dad seems like a pretty good guy XD hahahaha

[@Bravestar1217]

Sssh, don't tell them that Tom Brady is the G.O.A.T.

[@evacameron8670]

You forgot Twigs and Sundrop soda pop in Shawano, WI with snowmobiling and boating and water skiing ⛷️, not to mention the Charlie groceries!!

[@neilschmidt3564]

This was so well produced 👌🏽 😂

[@winec00ler]

Dude I relocated there for 6 months(took a job at Kohls corp) Dec08-June 09 and Milwaukee is totally segregated. I am from SoCal born and raised. I am hispanic and my sister and I went to a Walmart is Milwaukee and we were totally stared down, it took us a while to realize everyone was black and giving us the stink eye, we left and shopped at a Target in West Allis. Also my co-workers (corp office) told me to look at this neighborhood in Milwaukee and when I finally checked it out it was all Mexicans! Like Mexican(from Mexico) - I don't even speak Spanish. I liked Wauwatosa I had a 2br upper duplex for $780/month. When I can back to LA I got a loft for $1300 and appreciated the diversity I grew up being so use too especially in the hispanic community.

[@ahhitskatie9094]

I'm so sorry you had to experience that!! West Allis is one of the worst places for segregation. I grew up in Racine. My elementary school was incredibly diverse for being where it was. We had full classrooms of kids who speak Spanish teach us the language every year. I miss that because I don't think other schools in WI had that. Southern California is beautiful. Miss it out there too.

[@Uriah625]

I've heard numerous times that Milwaukee is the most segregated city in the nation. Drive down a residential street and it's beautiful mansions, then there is a cyclone fence and you're in the ghetto, then a few blocks later another fence and middle class homes.

[@SandyTidwell]

What's up with calling Wisconsinites sconnies? I lived there for over 20 years and never heard the term.

[@owenjaeckle8542]

i believe It originated in Madison at the UW campus. There are shirts and stuff you can buy at the bookstore and other shops that say “Sconnie”. Apparently some people find it derogatory. I’ve lived in Madison my whole life and I’ve never been offended by it

[@owenjaeckle8542]

I also think it’s mainly used to describe the UW students rather than other regular residents

[@MM-gl1xz]

Grew up there and never heard it either

[@NickJohnson]

Now you know Sandy! Sconnie Sandy

[@michellehopperdietzel4154]

Grew up in central WI and didn’t hear that term until I moved near Madison.

[@4seth]

The Green Bay Packers is the thing I am proudest of. It's truly a unique institution and what we do best.

[@marasultan6771]

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

[@Michael-jq6bx]

hi

[@kaylacrowe5168]

Supper clubs! Friday fish fry! Love this. Its super funny! You are a riot.