25+ Midwest Memes for Nice Folks Who Say Ope (January 31, 2025)

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JR Atkinson • Writer and Editor
Jan 31, 2025 8:00 AM EST

It's the last day of January, which means we're slowly but surely crawling our way back to a life that's worth living. We're still far from the end, but I can imagine a world where I have beers on somebody's back porch again and I'm not just curled up in a ball on my couch watching Severance. Yes, Midwesterners are well-adapted to the cold, but that doesn't mean we enjoy it. 

Sure, there are a few freaks who will wear cargo shorts no matter what the weather is… but that's not everyone. No, most of us just sit around waiting for it to be a little bit warm again. And by warm, we don't need much. I'll take 49 and sunny any day of the week. But when it's so cold that you feel the mucous in your nose freeze whenever you step outside, then that's an issue. I won't complain out loud to any other Midwesterners (it's poor form), but I will privately despair.

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  • There are a few things, though, that help us survive these months with ease. A good Hot Toddy is one of them. Whiskey has a way of warming the bones better than a Grandma's hug. A good football game on TV is another (though we're not really celebrating this year). But some good Midwestern memes help us wash away all our sorrows. 

  • 01

    The correct way

    MIDWEST OPE. EVERYBODY Midwest vs. Everybody ❤ @midwestern_ope Something snapped in 2014 and then every Midwest city planner decided roundabouts were the answer to this nations problems HOW TO DRIVE A ROUNDABOUT Fasten your seatbelt Speed up Pray × Do not look back Do not turn
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 02

    Many such cases

    The Midwestern Unfinished Basement
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 03

    Young Nick and Winston from New Girl

    MIDWEST OPE. Midwest vs. Everybody EVERYBODY @midwestern_ope The average Midwesterner when they reach 10 years old 38:12 FRS FCM 00 10
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 04

    And your sister Tater Tot Casserole

    "Dad why is my sisters name Rose?" "Because your Mother loves roses' "Thanks Dad" "No Problem Scotcheroo "
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 05

    I'm just... not hungry babe

    Scoob @Scoobydouchebag. 4d Everything okay, babe? You've barely touched you Little CaesarsⓇ Spaghetti Bucket™ Little Caesars BIG! BIG! BUCKET SPAGHETTI SPAGHETTI
    via @Scoobydouchebag
  • 06
    This is the ideal Michigan bog You may not like it, but this is what peat performance looks like
    via pure_memeigan
  • 07
    MIDWEST OPE EVERYBODY Midwest vs. Everybody ❤ "We should grab a drink on a patio somewhere” 43°F
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 08
    MIDWEST Midwest vs. Everybody OPE EVERYBOR @midwestern_ope Midwesterners will eat half a bag of these and say "get these away from me" authentic Dot's Homestyle Pretzels ORIGINAL SEASONED PRETZEL TWISTS NORTH DAKOTA Small Town Recipe, BIG Time Flavor NET WT. 16 OZ. (1 LB) 454g
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 09
    Wife: "What should we do for dinner Friday?" Me: (knowing it's Fish Fry & Old Fashioned's again) @wi.yaknow
    via wi.yaknow
  • 10
    MIDWEST OPE FR EVERYBODY Midwest vs. Everybody ❤ @midwestern_ope They're called "deviled eggs" because the voices make you eat 36 of them
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 11
    rob elliott @rockymomax LAKE 1: I'll be Lake Michigan LAKE 2: I'll be Ontario LAKE 3: I'll be Erie LAKE 4: I'll be Huron LAKE 5: (thinking about how much cooler and better he is) you guys are gonna hate me for this
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 12
    New slogan for Midland Michigan MIDLAND There's nothing mid about it
    via pure_memeigan
  • 13
    MIDWEST OPE. Midwest vs. Everybody ❤ EVERTON @midwestern_ope EVERYBODY Accurate? THE BEST ATTRACTION IN EVERY STATE Theodore Roosevelt National Park Lake border Corn Palace with Michigan Michigan border Tahquamen on Falls State Park World's Largest Lake Chimney Strawberry Rock border Biggest Ball of Twine Michigan with Michigan border Michigan border Lake of the Ozarks
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 14
    Even as babies Michiganders are cooler 8498 Vernors
    via pure_memeigan
  • 15
    MIDWEST OPE Midwest vs. Everybody ❤ EVERYON @midwestern_ope What goes on here? 95W 94W 41'N IOWA 93W 92 W QIW 90W 89 W N W -6. NEBRASKA 40 N Northern Plains 39°N 38'N 37 N KANSAS OKLAHOMA MISSOURI PHYSICAL Osage Missour S Thomas Hill Reservoir Mark Twain Lake Rock Bridge State Park Jefferson City Missouri Mississipp ILLINOIS Pome De Terre Lake Plate Tabe Rock Lake Jancs a l all Shoals Lake Bolgan Consentaion Area Mak Twain National Firest Saint Francois Mountains Mississipp ATaum Sauk Mtn. 540 m
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 16
    MIDWEST OPE EVERYBODY Midwest vs. Everybody ❤ @midwestern_ope Our scars remind us that the past is real SCHWANS.COM S Schwan's HOME DELIVERY OFFINE FOODS ICE CREAM & DELICIOUS ENTREES 1.888.SCHWANS Schwan's US DOT 10:29 [
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 17
    MIDWEST Midwest vs. Everybody vs. OPE. EVERY @midwestern_ope EVERYBODY If I won the lottery I wouldn't tell anyone but there would be signs KWIK TRIP Sorry is Chill out
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 18
    The Lions hired Johnny Morton as their new OC. To avoid confusion, instead of 'Johnny' he'll be going by 'Brett Perriman' COFTBALL L THE LIONS ARE HIRING JOHN MORTON TO BE THEIR NEW OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
    via pure_memeigan
  • 19
    I grew up eating these You grew up eating these RED BETTER MADE Special 1930 HOT HOT! HOT! BARBEQUE ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS Cheetos Flamin Hot Crunchy CHEESE FLAVORED SNACKS We are not the same. HUEVA IMAGEN Takis XTRA HOT XPERTO 90G
    via pure_memeigan
  • 20
    MIDWEST OPE Midwest vs. Everybody ❤ @midwestern_ope Midwesterners it's time we settle the debate. Which ranch is the best? Kach KEN'S Hiddea Valley Ranch TOPPING & DRESSING 16 FL OZ KEN'S Steak Buttermilk Ranch 100% Profits Help Kids 16 fl oz N'S NEWMAN OWN "LET'S GIVE IT ALL AWAY" Ranch Kraft CLASSIC RANCH DRESSING
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 21
    MIDWEST OPE. Midwest vs. Everybody ❤ EVERY@midwestern_ope Midwest Billboard: Visit our Historic Downtown The downtown: Castle * Completely County C HALL REINS
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 22
    W Laffy Taffy banana ARTIFICIALLY FLAVORED SABORES ARTIFICIALES jokel wrapper WHY ARE SO MANY ASTRONAUTS FROM OHIO? OHIO IS SO BAD, IT MAKES PEOPLE WANNA FLEE THE PLANET.
    via pure_memeigan
  • 23
    MIDWEST OPE Midwest vs. Everybody ❤ EVERYON @midwestern_ope Nothing says date night in the Midwest like driving 45 minutes to your favorite restaurant
    via midwestvseverybody
  • 24
    G 81 92 We've done it! We now have a better Super Bowl to watch! @wi.yaknow
    via wi.yaknow
  • 25
    Walk with me for a min, a wedding reception at Comerica Park. Wedding party all decked out in these bad boys Vintage Jerseys & Hats @PolyesterUnis • 11h Detroit @tigers stadium usher uniform, circa 1995. of his before a a line and three White Sox e in the el"-pull- of seats n the 14th he memo- home run ut a triple the Yan- and never again-not es t peanuts. FENWAY PARK
    via pure_memeigan
  • 26
    tinder Survey finds 74% of single Lions fans would take a Super Bowl win over finding true love
    via pure_memeigan
  • 27
    Mfs wake up and listen to INSING TOWN. POSSE immediately like bro have you even tried to have a good day yet
    via pure_memeigan

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