Who doesn't occasionally rely on state stereotypes for the occasional jab at someone in your family or friend group? Most of us know at least someone from another state. Most of my family is from Minnesota. They love to lay certain stereotypes on me, and me on them.

But what about the stereotypes that folks think are legit? Real, if you would.

It Can Be Easy to Tick Off an Iowan!

What are some ways to violate the respect of an Iowan? It's pretty easy to take our likes and enjoyments and insult us on 'em. Go ahead, take a shot at Casey's pizza... we dare you! But prepare to stand back at least 20-feet after you do.

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Take an Iowa stereotype, like our love for Busch Light and county fairs. Talk smack about ranch dressing, too. I dare ya!

What are our hot-button "things" that will send us off the rails? What comment would make us pitch that Iowa nice out the window? I think I have found a few. A few that could irritate any true, red-blooded Iowan. You can tell me if you agree.

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How are you feeling? Can you handle these? Are you calm? Let's take a deep breath and dive in to those little ways to twist the knife into any Iowan's back!

Don't Say These Things to an Iowan Unless You Want to Get Smacked in the Face

Sure, we're Iowa nice, but be careful what you say to an Iowan!

Gallery Credit: Johnny Marks

More ways to tick off an Iowan...? You got it! How would you feel if someone came out to you with anything from this list?

5 Easy Ways to Tick Off Someone From Iowa

We're a pretty nice bunch, but there is still something you just don't say to someone who's from or living in Iowa

Gallery Credit: Johnny Marks

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