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Michigander, Michiganians or Michiganites?

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by Jeremy Hobson
Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, February 28, 2012

And finally, we did the show last week in Michigan, and I heard a lot of people use the word "Michigander" to refer to the people who live there. Made me wonder if what's good for the Michigander is also good for the Michegoose.

Then I was told that many people from Michigan prefer to be called "Michiganians," or even "Michiganites."

Seems crazy to me -- or should I say...mishigas.

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Jeremy Hobson is host of Marketplace Morning Report, where he looks at business news from a global perspective to prepare listeners for the day ahead.
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Jen C - Mar 2, 2012

As a resident of Michigan I think I can safely say that what we most want to be called is employed.

A Michigander

p.s. While I can happily be called employed, what I'd next most like to be called is "Owner of at least one house that isn't underwater."

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nsager - Feb 28, 2012

heard this post this morning on the way to work - gave me an out-loud chuckle - very clever.
How about this - by the time they finish with these primaries - everyone will be mishugena!

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