16 sayings only people from the Midwest will understand

The AmericanMidwest is known for its cornfields, cheese, and friendly folks. But if you're visiting the Midwest, you may hear some phrases you're unfamiliar with.Here are 16 quintessential Midwestern sayings, from someone who grew up in the Midwest."Bubbler" is a word for what others call a "water fountain."What is known as a "water fountain" or "drinking fountain" most everywhere else in the US, in some parts of the Midwest, it's known as a "bubbler." So how did it get its name'Similar to how many people know tissues as Kleenex and inline skates as Roller Blades, "bubbler" came about due to good branding. According to Whoonew.com, the Bubbler was the name given to Kohler Water Works' 1889 water fountain. And although the original Bubbler designs are less common today, the name has stuck around. "Pop" is a word for what others call "soda."One of the most common words Midwesterners get teased for saying is their word for "soda." You may get strange looks for saying it elsewhere in the US, but a fizzy, flavored drink is called a "pop" in the Midwest. "Puppy chow" is a Midwestern staple.This is not referring to any sort of dog food, but actually a homemade Midwestern, sugary snack. The recipe for puppy chowis Chex cereal mixed with melted peanut butter and chocolate, all of which is then coated in powdered sugar. In other parts of the country, it's equivalent to "muddy buddies" or "monkey munch."See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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