That's right, we actually love not only "fudgies", but "trunk slammers" (especially late Friday evenings when you wake us up) and "flat landers" (not too many hills downstate)! They are absolutely an integral part of life up north. While there are "townies" (those born and raised in small Northern Michigan towns) who would rather have the ski hills and groomed snowmobile trails to themselves, most "trolls" (those that live just below The Mackinaw Bridge) are more than happy to share the area with the "hourlies" (union factory workers) and even "248's" (area code for Ann Arbor and surroundings) and "586's" (one of the suburban Detroit area codes).
We completely understand your envy for us. It's the same way we feel about "yoopers" (people who live in Michigan's Upper Peninsula). They get to enjoy such a laid back lifestyle and some spectacular scenery just not available below the bridge. If we work hard enough, save a few pennies and have the courage to make that next step, we can aspire to become "troopers" (people who were "townies" but moved to the U.P.) and culminate the progression of life in Michigan! The lure of pastys alone is enough to make me envious!
So as you're out and about over the holidays, try very hard to appreciate what you have and not to look down on those who may not be as fortunate. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, eh?!
"The best thing that could happen to the U.P. would be for someone to bomb the bridge".---John Voelker, former Michigan Supreme Court Justice and the author of Anatomy of a Murder and Yooper resident---
"In winter we shovel snow and in summer we swat mosquitoes. During the spring and fall we rest up for swatting and shoveling".---Peter Oikarinen's reply to the often-asked question of Yoopers, "What do you people do up there?" 1987---
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