I used to work with a Wisconsin guy who revolutionised how we did our accounting.A Green Bay Packers fan, he once wore a cheesehead to an office party, and he became known throughout the company as the Cheese Whiz.
We don’t just “have cheese,” we have deep fried cheese curds, cheddar-beer soup, and people who drink beer and wear cheese on their head to football games.
Having sent nine years in Wisconsin, I can vouch for the beer. Leinekugels (“Leinies” to the locals) is a favorite in the taverns in the northern half of the state. And the people also enjoy the Route 29 filet……. it’s a nice piece of venison.
I was just sitting here thinking about where to go on a trip this year in the fall. We’ve been everywhere except three states; Iowa, Ohio and Indiana. I have zero desire to go to any of those places but WI and MI in the fall were were really pretty.Maybe I’ll look into those again.
I am probably the only person in the world who does not like cheese. I don’t like milk – why would I want to eat it moldy? No need to insult me. I have heard it all.
I live in Wisconsin and I LOVE Wisconsin. I see bald eagles every day, hear hoot owls at night and I can see the stars. The air is clean and so is the water. Oh, and the Packers
When I was in high school my family lived in Illinois about a 45 minute drive from the Wisconsin border. The drinking age for beer in WI was 18. Every high school kid knew that. Also, back then colored margarine was illegal in WI but fireworks were legal. Near the border on both sides there were signs advertising margarine and fireworks pointing you in the right direction to buy them.
Lots of cheese in Vermont, too. Might be closer. Cafilornia has its boosters, but you need to have a high level of tolerance for natural disasters. And weird politics.
To ge the whole Wisconsin experience, you need to: 1. Sample our craft beers on tap (yes, Spotted Cow is that good for a lager); 2. Enjoy our cheese, and 3. Experience an authenticl Sheboygan Brat Fry by ordering a double on a hardball with brown mustard, accompanied by a brat wash (known to non-Wisconsin folks as a draft beer). From a Badger who’s lived in the Land of Cheese for most of his life. (Outside of Wisconsin, there are people who think a Kraft Single is real cheese. Oy.)
BE THIS GUY almost 2 years ago
I would advise Pig to wait until May.
BasilBruce almost 2 years ago
Pig is truly a follower of cheeses.
leopardglily almost 2 years ago
I’ve been to Wisconsin and the cheese really is fantastic
ronaldspence almost 2 years ago
they will be dairy glad to see you Pig!
marilynnbyerly almost 2 years ago
Isn’t it known for beer, too?
TaliesinWI almost 2 years ago
Head for the Mars Cheese Castle about ten minutes north of the WI/IL border, Pig. You’ll never need to leave.
SameAsOldFfred almost 2 years ago
Depends on which side of the border. Hamm’s is Minnesota, Heileman’s is LaCrosse.
The dude from FL Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I’m going to go fix me a ham and cheesse sandwich, thanks pig
DennisinSeattle almost 2 years ago
What a friend we have in cheeses.
Its just me almost 2 years ago
Didn’t know anything was meant to make sense anymore.
Purple People Eater almost 2 years ago
I thought the cheese was in Switzerland.
Walter Kocker Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I used to work with a Wisconsin guy who revolutionised how we did our accounting.A Green Bay Packers fan, he once wore a cheesehead to an office party, and he became known throughout the company as the Cheese Whiz.
Troglodyte almost 2 years ago
It’s time to move to Wisconsin when pigs fly.
carlosrivers almost 2 years ago
…and cheese curds too…
unclebob53703 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
We don’t just “have cheese,” we have deep fried cheese curds, cheddar-beer soup, and people who drink beer and wear cheese on their head to football games.
Cornelius Noodleman almost 2 years ago
All these comments are kind of cheesy.
iggyman almost 2 years ago
Will he return with one of those “Cheese hats” on?!
Ellis97 almost 2 years ago
How does he expect to get there on a balloon?
Botulism Bob almost 2 years ago
Having sent nine years in Wisconsin, I can vouch for the beer. Leinekugels (“Leinies” to the locals) is a favorite in the taverns in the northern half of the state. And the people also enjoy the Route 29 filet……. it’s a nice piece of venison.
daveoverpar almost 2 years ago
Perfect. Ham and cheese.
AtariDragon almost 2 years ago
Everyone knows the MOON’s made of cheese.
GLB1 almost 2 years ago
The center of the cheese universe is Thorp, Wisconsin.
Claude Badley almost 2 years ago
Wisconsin – Land Of Cow Poop And Beer Farts. (yes, I live there)
Huckleberry Hiroshima almost 2 years ago
Cheese is nearly everywhere. Be happy.
kaycstamper almost 2 years ago
And Bandin OR!
dwindy54 almost 2 years ago
Bratwurst
aerotica69 almost 2 years ago
Tillamook County, Oregon. Cheese AND ocean waves.
lorenkinzel almost 2 years ago
Let’s not forget Wisconsin style bratwurst.
walstib Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Does no one remember the 1956 short French film “The Red Balloon”?
tiomax almost 2 years ago
Take it from me, Pig, hang on to that balloon until you’re over Europe. You’ll be glad you did! They have some pretty good beer there too.
Zebrastripes almost 2 years ago
Pig will so happy‼️☺️
TheBigPickle almost 2 years ago
I just made that move myself in August… Illannoyed to Wisconsin.
cupertino jay almost 2 years ago
pig’s balloon resembles the red pill in my morning set, for improved regularity
stamps almost 2 years ago
He’s headed for hog heaven. Rat is the one who should head for Wisconsin.
poppacapsmokeblower almost 2 years ago
Is there room in that cave in France where they make blue cheese?
Goat from PBS almost 2 years ago
It’s better than Illinois, and while I prefer Missouri, (because St. Louis Cardinals) I will take the Dairy State over the Prairie State.
Queen of America almost 2 years ago
I was just sitting here thinking about where to go on a trip this year in the fall. We’ve been everywhere except three states; Iowa, Ohio and Indiana. I have zero desire to go to any of those places but WI and MI in the fall were were really pretty.Maybe I’ll look into those again.
HOTLOTUS1 almost 2 years ago
cheese? we don’t need no stinking cheese.
liberalnlovinit almost 2 years ago
Wait until he visits the capital of Wisconsin…
Alicia1955 almost 2 years ago
The very best cheddar cheese comes from Vermont. The best place to get all other cheeses is in Europe.Wisconsin is a sad 10th.
mindjob almost 2 years ago
All I remember about Wisconsin are the mosquitoes and getting busted by the highway patrol for hitchhiking
pearlyqim almost 2 years ago
Yes! From Wisconsin! Cheese curds, yummy!
Moonkey Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I am probably the only person in the world who does not like cheese. I don’t like milk – why would I want to eat it moldy? No need to insult me. I have heard it all.
Imhungry almost 2 years ago
Wisconsin is also where the snow and cold is, so as an old southern boy I will just order my cheese and have it shipped South.
d edwin almost 2 years ago
When young I wished I could get a ballon big enough to lift me. Even went so far a buying a surplus weather ballon at ARMY surplus store.
zeexenon almost 2 years ago
Yes Rat, and we have a job for you on the Edmund Fitzgerald II
Happy Tinkerbelle Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I live in Wisconsin and I LOVE Wisconsin. I see bald eagles every day, hear hoot owls at night and I can see the stars. The air is clean and so is the water. Oh, and the Packers
T... almost 2 years ago
All along Pig was a closet Cheesehead – who knew…
Cerabooge almost 2 years ago
Reminds me of Sam Kinnison: “GO TO WHERE THE FOOD IS!”.
Bilan almost 2 years ago
I hope he caught the 7:15 jet stream to the Great Lakes area.
Eric S almost 2 years ago
Tillamook cheese is better.
willie_mctell almost 2 years ago
When I was in high school my family lived in Illinois about a 45 minute drive from the Wisconsin border. The drinking age for beer in WI was 18. Every high school kid knew that. Also, back then colored margarine was illegal in WI but fireworks were legal. Near the border on both sides there were signs advertising margarine and fireworks pointing you in the right direction to buy them.
AndrewSihler almost 2 years ago
Lots of cheese in Vermont, too. Might be closer. Cafilornia has its boosters, but you need to have a high level of tolerance for natural disasters. And weird politics.
ekke almost 2 years ago
Just go to a church. Everyone there loves cheeses!
minute_of_decade almost 2 years ago
France
kc5qnk almost 2 years ago
…and the world’s largest airshow/fly-in convention!
knight1192a almost 2 years ago
You know, Pig, other places are known for their cheese too.
cosman almost 2 years ago
Cheese Louise..
Buoy almost 2 years ago
Pig is crazy. He lives in Santa Rosa, and there is way better cheese in Sonoma county than in Wisconsin.
nopainogain almost 2 years ago
Today’s Pearls brought to you by the Wisconsin Dairy Association
Havel almost 2 years ago
And no one will badger you on your choice here.
DaBump Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Say hello to Mary Poppins while you’re up there on the way.
Soo5002 almost 2 years ago
To ge the whole Wisconsin experience, you need to: 1. Sample our craft beers on tap (yes, Spotted Cow is that good for a lager); 2. Enjoy our cheese, and 3. Experience an authenticl Sheboygan Brat Fry by ordering a double on a hardball with brown mustard, accompanied by a brat wash (known to non-Wisconsin folks as a draft beer). From a Badger who’s lived in the Land of Cheese for most of his life. (Outside of Wisconsin, there are people who think a Kraft Single is real cheese. Oy.)
Sisyphos almost 2 years ago
Where does Pig get those magical long-distance cargo-carrying balloons? Surely not in Cheeseland?
Ceeg22 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Where’s the cake, though
AndreasMartin almost 2 years ago
I thought the moon was made of cheese.
Swirls Before Pine almost 2 years ago
I love that old ZZ Top song: “Cheese is just left Chicago”
RizzAlert almost 2 years ago
Wisconsin is also well known for being where Dahmer lived…