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Is there a better description for any other state? I think not. It is almost funny to read this. I mean what more do you need then Beer, Brats, Cheese, and the Green Bay Packers?
Known as "America's Dairyland," Wisconsin is well known for cheese. Citizens of Wisconsin are referred to as Wisconsinites, although a common nickname (sometimes used pejoratively) among non-residents is "Cheeseheads." This is due to the prevalence and quality of cheesemaking in the state, and for the novelty hats made of yellow foam in the shape of a triangular block of cheese. Cheese curds are an extremely popular treat, exported as gifts throughout the country. The state is also known for its alcohol production and consumption, and it is historically home to a large number of breweries and bars per capita.
Wisconsin is known as a "drinking" state (Out Drinking your State since 1848!) with a high percentage of per capita consumptiom of alcoholic beverages and a high rate of "binge" drinking, even when compared to neighboring states and demographics. This is often exacerbated by the reputation of the University of Wisconsin as a party college and the City of Milwaukee as the "beer capital of the world." Public intoxication is often not only accepted but expected at venues such as Summer Fest, Brewers games, Packers games, State Fair, October Fest, and other public festivals. The Wisconsin Tavern League is a strong political force and the state government has been reluctant to lower DUI offense from BAC 0.10 to 0.08 (only through Federal Government influence) and raise the alcoholic beverage tax. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel series "Wasted in Wisconsin" examined this trend. Popular belief is that the state's large German heritage population, climate (long cold winters, short warm summers), and abundant leisure opportunities contribute to high drinking rates, though data collected by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel does not conclusively support this.
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