12 Stereotypes About Nebraska That Need to Be Put to Rest – Right Now

Here are 12 stereotypes about Nebraska that need to be put to rest right now:

1. Everyone Loves Corn
   While corn is a major crop, not every Nebraskan is obsessed with it or eats it daily.
2. We All Ride Tractors Everywhere
   The idea that tractors are a primary mode of transport is exaggerated; most people drive regular vehicles.
3. Everyone Lives on a Farm
   Most Nebraskans live in towns and cities; farming is common but not the only lifestyle.
4. Everyone’s First Word Was “Go Big Red!”
   Though many support the Huskers, first words are more likely typical baby words like “mama” or “dada.”
5. We Worship Runza
   Runza is popular but not universally beloved; Nebraskans enjoy diverse food choices.
6. Nebraska is Just Cornfields Everywhere
   While cornfields are common in rural areas, urban and suburban development breaks up the farmland.
7. We All Drink Kool-Aid
   Kool-Aid is sometimes joked about but isn’t the main beverage choice.
8. Everyone’s a Tree Hugger
   While Arbor Day originated in Nebraska, not all residents are environmental activists.
9. Nebraskans are Incredibly Friendly to Strangers
   Midwestern friendliness is a thing, but not everyone approaches strangers all the time.
10. The Weather is Unbearable
    Nebraska’s climate varies with distinct seasons, and many find it manageable.
11. There’s Nothing To Do in Nebraska
    Nebraska has diverse cultural events, sports, and outdoor activities from college football to scenic nature areas.
12. Nebraska Smells Like Cows
    Nebraska does have agriculture, but this isn’t a defining or constant characteristic.

These stereotypes oversimplify life in Nebraska and miss the diversity, culture, and complexity that make the state unique and vibrant.

SOURCES

[1](https://www.theodysseyonline.com/25-nebraskan-stereotypes-heard-often)
[2](https://www.teenink.com/opinion/all/article/10518/Stereotypes)
[3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjI8LphR0ZI)
[4](https://www.reddit.com/r/Nebraska/comments/1axg735/what_do_you_people_get_wrong_about_nebraskans/)[5](https://www.movoto.com/guide/ne/things-people-from-omaha-have-to-explain/)