The blog Motovo has ranked Ohio as the proudest state in Ohio. Yes, they got their stats from Facebook. But I still believe it to be true. Motovo attributes our pride to the great city of Columbus. Columbus is a pretty cool place, but I've still never found a city greater than Cleveland. I've also never met a Clevelander who dislikes their hometown. Even my friend who moved to Texas a year ago can never leave her pride behind - she got the shape of Ohio tattooed on her.
While many of us dream of a broader future, we'd never truly let go of Ohio. This little Midwestern state that is so often poked fun of in movies and TV shows is what's made us such loyal, strong, and determined people.