Spent 24 hours in the state of Indiana - Literally made me depressed

Yup, the northeast sucks (for the most part). They do tend to be very progressive, so I'll give them that.

coffee me wrote:

Yup, the northeast sucks (for the most part). They do tend to be very progressive, so I'll give them that.

Are you under the impression that Indiana is part of the Northeast or that it is in any way progressive?

I grew up in Indiana and I was a good kid until I was 15 and realized there is basically nothing fun to do there except smoke pot and get drunk (or running/sports).

This is epitomized at its 3 main universities (Purdue, IU, Ball State) as well as some of the smaller ones. I grew up in Northern Indiana, but from what I've experienced Southern Indiana isn't AS boring because there are more things to do (outdoorsy kinda things- fish/hunt/caves/lakes) besides get drunk and watch TV. This said, much of Southern Indiana is also a white-trash wasteland demographics/society wise.

The state as a whole is generally conservative, but there are pockets where general backwards "Bible-belt" ideology (social issues/zealotry) is taken to a whole new level, you have to see it to believe it. The Northwest Area near Chicago (Gary/Hammond) is for the most part a ghetto/dump, and there are pockets of predominantly trailer trash areas in Northern/Central Indiana.

Carmel and the suburbs of Indianapolis are most affluent but like I said, the only things to do for fun are get drunk/watch Friday night Football games and if you're rich enough, frequently vacation to places far away from Indiana.

your post is confusing wrote:

coffee me wrote:

Yup, the northeast sucks (for the most part). They do tend to be very progressive, so I'll give them that.

Are you under the impression that Indiana is part of the Northeast or that it is in any way progressive?

lol sorry. Too many beers tonight. I was speaking of the northeast as being bland but progressive. My inebriated mind blended the subject (indiana) with the OP's home area (the northeast). But each area I reference pretty much sucks.

Indiana... wrote:

They are absolutely devoid of any semblance of history, character, color, geographical personality, and appeal. I have never been so grateful and excited to return home after such a short business trip.

Please, if you can, avoid the state of Indiana. You've been warned. (Also, worst drivers I've ever seen.)

Devoid of history and character? Indy 500, speedway, those mean nothing? One of the most universally loved Super Bowl hosts in history, that means nothing?

Hilarious to be from the northeast and complain about any drives. People from the coasts are the most self centered, selfish people you will ever meet and it shows when they drive. I rarely hear a horn driving anywhere in the mid west.

Indiana... wrote:

Now I'm not a big city snob or anything like that but traveling from my home in the northeast USA for business in Indianapolis and Lafayette I could feel myself honestly becoming depressed from these areas. They are absolutely devoid of any semblance of history, character, color, geographical personality, and appeal. I have never been so grateful and excited to return home after such a short business trip.

Please, if you can, avoid the state of Indiana. You've been warned. (Also, worst drivers I've ever seen.)

Still butt hurt the Pacers kicked the crap out of your Knicks? That's right!!

Indiana... wrote:

Devoid of history and character? Indy 500, speedway, those mean nothing? One of the most universally loved Super Bowl hosts in history, that means nothing?

Hilarious to be from the northeast and complain about any drives. People from the coasts are the most self centered, selfish people you will ever meet and it shows when they drive. I rarely hear a horn driving anywhere in the mid west.

You know a state sucks when all people can think of is a NASCAR event. The dunes are kinda cool but you can find a beach anywhere.

coffee me wrote:

your post is confusing wrote:

Are you under the impression that Indiana is part of the Northeast or that it is in any way progressive?

lol sorry. Too many beers tonight. I was speaking of the northeast as being bland but progressive. My inebriated mind blended the subject (indiana) with the OP's home area (the northeast). But each area I reference pretty much sucks.

The Northeast is bland? Are you on crack too?

I am assuming that you are trolling, but you people are ridiculous and must not be very creative. I have lived here almost my whole life, Indiana has plenty to do, a bunch of hidden gems.

For the guy that says all there is to do is smoke pot and get drunk: that is a dolt's excuse. If you have a curious mind, a desire to create and build, some space, the internet, and a local library, there is always something to do.

The best part about Indiana is that people do not have a sense of pretentious about them (except in Carmel, other similar towns). I have felt more welcome here than when I have visited the coasts. When a place does not have the glitz and glamour of the coasts or some expensive big city, people know what is important and how to have a good time with good people.

Indiana... wrote:

Now I'm not a big city snob or anything like that but traveling from my home in the northeast USA for business in Indianapolis and Lafayette I could feel myself honestly becoming depressed from these areas. They are absolutely devoid of any semblance of history, character, color, geographical personality, and appeal. I have never been so grateful and excited to return home after such a short business trip.

Please, if you can, avoid the state of Indiana. You've been warned. (Also, worst drivers I've ever seen.)

About three weeks ago I drove across the country. Indiana was by far the worst state I drove through. It was worse than North Dakota. About 2/3rds of North Dakota is awful, but some of it was much better than Indiana.

Realism wrote:

Indiana... wrote:

Devoid of history and character? Indy 500, speedway, those mean nothing? One of the most universally loved Super Bowl hosts in history, that means nothing?

Hilarious to be from the northeast and complain about any drives. People from the coasts are the most self centered, selfish people you will ever meet and it shows when they drive. I rarely hear a horn driving anywhere in the mid west.

You know a state sucks when all people can think of is a NASCAR event. The dunes are kinda cool but you can find a beach anywhere.

Who said anything about NASCAR? How about you read up a little about the Indy 500 he posted about before you post such nonsense.

Fellow Hoosier here!

You went to Indy and Lafayette and wrote off the whole state? Sounds like a classic eastern business snob to me.

Try northwest Indiana along Lake Michigan, beautiful shoreline and some great beaches. Try southern Indiana with beautiful rolling hills and tons of opportunities to do outdoor activities like caving, hiking, mountain biking, etc

The running is great, and we are very laid back and like to relax in nature. Sure, people who love the city will not like Indiana, WE DO NOT WANT THE CITY. We prefer quiet and nature.

Hope you give it another chance one day and go to the exciting parts of the state instead of the stench of lafayette and the well.. I won't talk about Indy but it can be alright if you like going to bars I guess.

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To the people saying they feel "welcomed" in Indiana, and mentioning better driving etiquette.

Coming from the northeast, I found people no more friendly in Indiana. Including business people I interacted with, hotel service people, restaurant staff, convenience store employees, air plane staff, gas station employees, and everyone else I interacted with.

People love to write off the Northeast as Manhattan. Typical mid-western mindset of stereotyping millions of people to a few mile stip of sky scrapers.

As for the driving, I drove about 200 miles while I was in indiana. Some highway, some downtown. NEVER have I been cut off, tailgaated, cut infront of at 4way stops, or not allowed to merge as in Indiana. IT WAS REALLY BAD. at first I thought it must be a coincidence, how can you generalize an entire state's driving? Well, after a few hundred miles, the trend was very clear.

Remember - Indiana is the northernmost Southern state...

Even Manhattan isn't particularly unfriendly, just busy. I think the real motive is that Midwesterners secretly feel insecure about the fact that they live in a very boring place without any real culture, money, or influence. In order to keep from feeling totally inferior, they perpetuate lies like "Well...at least the people here are friendlier!" They're not.

I've been to New York three times, & I spent a lot more time in the location than the OP. I'd rather live in Indiana.

tolls wrote:

I've been to New York three times, & I spent a lot more time in the location than the OP. I'd rather live in Indiana.

You've been to New York City 3 whole times? Wow! You're clearly a real mover and shaker whose opinions should be cherished.

No. That's not what I wrote.

The OP spent an entire 24 hours in one place & thinks he knows it.