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Post by Russell Letson on Aug 8, 2024 13:56:00 GMT -5
Well, bless your heart, Bruce. You might expand your sources a bit, though.
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Post by brucemacneill on Aug 8, 2024 14:17:10 GMT -5
Well, bless your heart, Bruce. You might expand your sources a bit, though. I can always count on you for evidence. |
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It's Walz
Aug 8, 2024 14:54:23 GMT -5
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Post by TKennedy on Aug 8, 2024 14:54:23 GMT -5
I can handle trash talk about MN OK but Nebraska - that’s another story.
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Post by Dub on Aug 8, 2024 14:55:24 GMT -5
I learned today that saying someone is "Minnesota nice" is like a southerner saying "Bless his heart". It's not a compliment. I googled it and according to Urban Dictionary it means "passive aggressive". I don’t have as much experience with Minnesotans but that definitely applies to a great many Iowans. Easterners will more often tell you what they really think. Iowans will smile and say nice things and hide their real feelings a lot of the time. |
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Post by Russell Letson on Aug 8, 2024 14:58:57 GMT -5
Bruce, while you're doing your lexicographical research, you might want to include "irony" in your searches. Maybe "nuance" as well. You also might want to consult actual Minnesotans (as distinct from the who-knows-what sources on Urban Dictionary).
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Post by millring on Aug 8, 2024 15:00:52 GMT -5
I learned today that saying someone is "Minnesota nice" is like a southerner saying "Bless his heart". It's not a compliment. I googled it and according to Urban Dictionary it means "passive aggressive". I don’t have as much experience with Minnesotans but that definitely applies to a great many Iowans. Easterners will more often tell you what they really think. Iowans will smile and say nice things and hide their real feelings a lot of the time. There's nothing halfway about the Iowa way to greet you. |
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Post by Russell Letson on Aug 8, 2024 15:03:20 GMT -5
when we greet you, which we may not do at all.
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Post by brucemacneill on Aug 8, 2024 17:11:58 GMT -5
Bruce, while you're doing your lexicographical research, you might want to include "irony" in your searches. Maybe "nuance" as well. You also might want to consult actual Minnesotans (as distinct from the who-knows-what sources on Urban Dictionary). I rest my case. |
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Post by Russell Letson on Aug 8, 2024 17:37:54 GMT -5
Just don't set it on your toes. Though it doesn't weigh much.
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It's Walz
Aug 8, 2024 17:40:28 GMT -5
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Post by dradtke on Aug 8, 2024 17:40:28 GMT -5
Bruce, while you're doing your lexicographical research, you might want to include "irony" in your searches. Maybe "nuance" as well. You also might want to consult actual Minnesotans (as distinct from the who-knows-what sources on Urban Dictionary). I rest my case. No need to rest it, we can celebrate it. That's a masterful example of Minnesota Nice. Almost as good as Walz calling Trump and Vance "weird." Well done, Russell. |
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Post by TKennedy on Aug 8, 2024 18:43:19 GMT -5
You left out the “long Minnesota goodbye” which includes jogging down the driveway waving as long as possible.
Pretty hard to be cynical about that plus it’s true!
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Post by Russell Letson on Aug 8, 2024 19:49:22 GMT -5
But before the jogging there's the standing on the porch and then on the driveway, continuing the conversation--which might not have been as free-flowing before farewell time.
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Post by billhammond on Aug 8, 2024 20:02:40 GMT -5
You left out the “long Minnesota goodbye” which includes jogging down the driveway waving as long as possible. Pretty hard to be cynical about that plus it’s true! We've got a longtime humor columnist, James Lileks, who is being shifted to more factual duties, and whose last column will appear Monday. The column that will precede the final one was written as the beginning of a Minnesota goodbye, so in effect, it is taking him two publishing days to say farewell. |
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Post by howard lee on Aug 8, 2024 21:36:08 GMT -5
But before the jogging there's the standing on the porch and then on the driveway, continuing the conversation--which might not have been as free-flowing before farewell time.
... and feeling as though you have been a bit too forward for looking at the other guy's shoes.
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Post by Cornflake on Aug 8, 2024 22:29:35 GMT -5
I’m not sure where this idea comes from that saying “bless his heart” is some kind of a put down. I remember it being said with all sincerity as a compliment to someone who had done something kind. Never heard it said in a snide way.
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Post by Russell Letson on Aug 8, 2024 23:39:37 GMT -5
It's not unlike "Minnesota nice"--it can be genuine or ironic. It's a cousin to "Oh, my sweet summer child."
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Post by Cornflake on Aug 10, 2024 15:41:23 GMT -5
Who Is Harris’ Running Mate Tim Walz?
After a great deal of anticipation, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. The Onion takes a look at the former educator and National Guard member’s background.
Birthplace: Small Town Where Folks Looked Out For Each Other, USA
Career Accomplishments: It’s Not Polite To Brag
Spouse: Gwen. You know, Gwen from church?
Favorite Curse Word: Shucks
Subject He Taught At High School: A.P. Governing
Views On Abortion: One Oopsie Daisy Should Not Define A Person
Vision For America: Whatever Kamala Says
Most Recent Controversy: Snuck Extra Piece Of Wife’s Brambleberry Pie
Highest Political Position Anyone Assumed He Would Achieve: Treasurer Of Condo’s HOA
Celebrity Crush: Ina Garten
Signature Scent: Cream Of Mushroom
Brat?: Sure
Potential Liability: Often Mistaken For A Sentient Snowman
Highest Tolerable Spice Level: Ketchup
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Post by millring on Aug 10, 2024 17:23:49 GMT -5
Views On Abortion: One Oopsie Daisy Should Not Define A Person That is repulsive on a level I can't find words for. |
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It's Walz
Aug 10, 2024 17:51:02 GMT -5
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Post by Cornflake on Aug 10, 2024 17:51:02 GMT -5
I didn’t care for that either. I was looking for a little levity. Maybe this piece was a bad choice.
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Post by james on Aug 10, 2024 19:48:02 GMT -5
*Googles* .........
....*swoons*
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