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Old 09-01-2009, 05:54 AM
 
Location: Paw Paw, MI
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We are Michigainions, NOT Michiganders!!!

A Gander is a goose, and we are not geese!
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Old 09-01-2009, 05:56 AM
 
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not really fond of either:}
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Old 09-01-2009, 06:08 AM
 
Location: SE Michigan
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I've heard both Michiganians (ian, not ion) and Michiganders. I asked on another forum years ago before moving here and was told Michiganders was the "preferred" term, whatever that means.
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Old 09-01-2009, 06:41 AM
 
Location: West Michigan
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Both are nerdy-sounding and should be avoided if possible. Wish we had something that rolled off the tongue, like "Texan."

If I had to pick one....

Nope. Not gonna pick one.
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Old 09-01-2009, 06:54 AM
 
Location: SE Michigan
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Michan? Michian?
I agree, there isn't a really nice-sounding term for....um....uh....Michigan people.

I like the sound of Yooper though. Troll, not so much. LOL.

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Both are nerdy-sounding and should be avoided if possible. Wish we had something that rolled off the tongue, like "Texan."

If I had to pick one....

Nope. Not gonna pick one.
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Old 09-01-2009, 06:57 AM
 
Location: West Michigan
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I call myself "Lucky" for being able to live herem and raise my kids here. Call me what you want, doesn't matter, I get to watch the sunset over Lake Michigan and the kids being educated in great schools; They could refer to me as "Michiiturd" and I would just smile and nod.
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Old 09-01-2009, 07:38 AM
 
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True, we are not ganders...but we're not "anians" either. I've always used Michigander but am happy with either, as long as I can still be one.
What are Wisconsin people called, other than cheeseheads? I think they've got it worse than we do.
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Old 09-01-2009, 09:18 AM
 
Location: Charlevoix
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Wisconsinites is what their called. I prefer Michigander and have no problem with it...I am with Bydand, call me what you want, I am lucky enough to live in paradise!
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Old 09-01-2009, 11:06 AM
 
Location: Southern Minnesota
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I prefer Michigander, it is much better and makes more sense. It is also standard.
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Old 09-01-2009, 01:52 PM
 
Location: MichOhioigan
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I prefer Michiganian but I think most people prefer Michigander. Although no one outside Michigan seems to know that one.
Plus it doesn't even make sense. There is no "d" at the end of Michigan so how can it be Michigander? Michiganer maybe.
I know it stems from an insult said by Lincoln. Still like Michiganian better.
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