Astronauts from Ohio

WHM-6R · 2012-10-01T15:15:49+00:00

Living in Columbus, I always get confused when people make a comment about Ohio being nothing but farmers. Then I remember that if I drive 30 minutes in any direction, I'll end up in either a corn field or a soy bean field. After that point I remember that despite the plethora of farms, Ohio is still the 7th most populated state in the US and has the 10th highest population density of any state in the US. Apparently the United States is pretty much just vast tracts of empty land.

chimerauprising · 2012-10-01T11:07:37+00:00

Don't forget the Wright Brothers. They discovered a new way to get out of Ohio.

buckeye-75 · 2012-10-01T15:17:14+00:00

Cedar Point aka: the biggest amusement park in the world

your argument in invalid

Dinkleburg238 · 2012-10-01T11:52:23+00:00

You know what we do for fun in my hometown in Ohio. We go to the other towns...

Aaroon42 · 2012-10-01T13:43:22+00:00

It's an over compensation thing. We produce the Wright Brothers (well, one of them at least) and then North Carolina is the one that tries to take credit by putting "First in Flight" on their license plates. So, naturally, we take it to the next level by strapping as many of out residents as we can to giant rockets and fling them into outer space. Kinda a "how 'bout them apples" approach.

Deconceptualist · 2012-10-01T12:28:20+00:00

What's even better about this question is that it was Stephen Colbert asking congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones.

Hrodebert · 2012-10-01T15:02:57+00:00

So in other words, Ohio produces brilliant minds and athletes.

Its_all_good_in_DC · 2012-10-01T14:54:33+00:00

I'm originally from Ohio and I miss it at times, mostly because all of my family is there. I did move away for job reasons, but it does make me sad that my daughter will never live there.

For all the haters out there, Ohio has the most astronauts because it used to be the silicon valley of the early 1900s. Here is a list of inventions coming from Dayton alone.

Also, 2 MLB teams (1st MLB team in history), 2 NFL teams, 6 presidents.

cleffyowns · 2012-10-01T14:59:08+00:00

Ohio has Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, which hosts so many (hippie) music festivals like GratefulFest and Badfish. There's drugs everywhere. Such an awesome place to visit for a few days and camp out if you're into such things.

SchaBaby · 2012-10-01T10:34:42+00:00

What it is?

harvest3155 · 2012-10-01T15:08:26+00:00

People raised in Ohio leave, but move back when they have kids.

SonOfDenny · 2012-10-01T16:01:45+00:00

I grew up in Ohio and just recently moved to Michigan. I find that people who dislike Ohio haven't been to many other states. Ohio, like many places, is what you make it. There are tons of things to do in this state. Sure it isn't super sunny year round but it has a little to offer for everyone. Like water? Plenty of rivers and lakes. Like adventure? Some pretty nice parks throughout the state. Like culture? Columbus has a ton going on. Sports? Got plenty of that going on from high school to professional levels. All in all I miss Ohio and in the end it is what you make it.

Goldin · 2012-10-01T16:10:30+00:00

My dad was an aerospace engineer from Ohio.

I work in education, and I believe 100% that the high rate of astronauts from this state was because of the superior educational system they had in the 50's and 60's (Edit: And 40's...).

It was a system focused on what we now call STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

We can joke that they are astronauts because they are bored and want to leave. However, Ohio had what people like Neil deGrasse Tyson are now striving to re-obtain.

So, my advice is to give credit where credit is due, work on reclaiming what we once had, and apply it to our plans for the future.

teharchitect · 2012-10-01T13:56:36+00:00

Everywhere I go, when I tell people I am from Ohio they sigh and say "Damn bro that sucks I'm sorry" I mean where do these people think I live? Surrounded by miles of cornfields? I live in Akron between Cleveland and Canton, there is plenty to do and lots of fun times to be had...it's really not that bad besides shitty winters which can be fun too.

okthisisgettingridic · 2012-10-01T16:16:04+00:00

Ohio is wonderful! Here in Columbus there is a rich art and music scene. It also very liberal, more so than one might think. It is very diverse and there is a lot of great food. People are also very friendly here. It's like a small big city. I love it, and I think most people would too!

Lion_Cub_Kurz · 2012-10-01T13:50:32+00:00

I like Ohio...

Baggin_Saggin_Barry · 2012-10-01T10:49:01+00:00

The Browns.

potterpockets · 2012-10-01T15:43:45+00:00

at least we aren't Michigan

Karmaswimmer26 · 2012-10-01T13:36:39+00:00

Ohio's fine it's not the most boring place on earth, it just depends on what part of it you are in.

SpelingTroll · 2012-10-01T12:41:19+00:00

So it has come to this. We're recycling old Reader's Digest jokes.

Supermomma · 2012-10-01T14:59:04+00:00

Anyone like Rock and Roll? Ever heard of The Pro Football Hall of Fame? The Cleveland Clinic? Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital? Twins Day Festival? Yeah, some of the people here suck, and our winters are crap, but we do have stuff.

elpez124 · 2012-10-01T15:35:11+00:00

Dont forget, we've also exported the most presidents, so we want to control the planet, or leave it

frozebaby · 2012-10-01T15:58:10+00:00

I'm in the military and currently living in Florida, but, as I tell my friends, "Ohio is a great place to be from."

I do not miss winter one bit.

Serpantking45 · 2012-10-01T21:10:33+00:00

Growing up in both Monroe Michigan and Toledo Ohio, I can say that the reason why people wish to flee Ohio is the proximate to Michigan. They do not wish to catch the stupid. The reason why those from Michigan do not have this problem is because they are already so infected with stupid that they have begun to believe their state is the best and everyone else is stupid. As you can see from the American stereotype, the disease has begun to spread quite successfully.

AtlantaFalcon · 2012-10-01T14:39:54+00:00

A catchy little tune about Cleveland.

SqueezeMePlease · 2012-10-01T17:05:39+00:00

I LOVE OHIO! Moved here when I was 11 (from Chicagoland), left for 8 years when I was 30 (to Chicagoland & WI) & I couldn't wait to get back to Ohio. The #1 reason: the people. Of course there are bad apples anywhere you go, but the general vibe in Ohio is one of kindness.
Ohio is a beautiful place too, despite the overcast skies. The west is primarily flat farm land, and as you go east you start to hit the foothills of the Appalachians and it gets progressively hillier. Then, we've got Lake Erie to the north and the Ohio River riverlands to the south. In the middle-ish is the Hocking Hills (amazing place). Very diverse and unique ecosystems contained within the heartland.
Also, quite honestly, Ohio (like most places) is what you make of it. The opportunities here are unlimited and I am grateful & proud of being an Ohioan! = )

troll_trollingsworth · 2012-10-01T09:15:11+00:00

your grammar is bad, and you should feel bad

chub_man · 2012-10-01T14:41:49+00:00

Future astronaut here. Ohio is great. Live in between Akron and Canton. My theory is that Ohioans are more smart and brave than the rest of the country, so we're the ones who do the awesome things in life :D

otoolebox · 2012-10-01T16:05:01+00:00

As an Ohioan, I am proud to be from a state that breeds such pioneers of space.

hobohavoc · 2012-10-01T16:12:40+00:00

"Ohio: Breeding people too good for this shitty nation"

I_TYPE_IN_ALL_CAPS · 2012-10-01T13:14:25+00:00

WHAT IT IS? SA DA TAY, WA DA TAH.

Deftonez · 2012-10-01T15:01:57+00:00

Well, your tests came in a little lower than the other candidates, your vision could be a little better and your physical was just ok, but....wait? You're from Ohio! Welcome to NASA!

359degreeCircle · 2012-10-01T09:38:19+00:00

And apparently if outer space is unreachable, my hometown (Charleston, SC) is the next best option. Multiplying like rabbits they are.

Scuttlebutt91 · 2012-10-01T12:42:59+00:00

Its because they are a swing state

bchiz · 2012-10-01T14:05:19+00:00

Clevelander here. I think we always wondered what is out there past our never ending overcast

bilateralchicken · 2012-10-01T14:50:07+00:00

Science, bitches.

s3kshun61 · 2012-10-01T15:29:25+00:00

have you ever been there?....

CaptainJester42 · 2012-10-01T15:34:12+00:00

Repost, but have you even been to Ohio? You wouldn't need to wonder if you had.

jsumm13 · 2012-10-01T16:14:37+00:00

*What is it

baemey · 2012-10-01T13:51:52+00:00

Colbert Report. Give credit, man.

Biller32 · 2012-10-01T15:19:02+00:00

columbus has one of the best music scenes in the country

nomaple · 2012-10-01T09:09:37+00:00

Maybe Ohio has the best view of the moon?

jimmyx18 · 2012-10-01T14:16:40+00:00

Well maybee bc a lot of smart ppl r frm oheo

1djpain · 2012-10-01T14:33:47+00:00

gotta get away from michigan at all costs

dayman1234 · 2012-10-01T14:41:52+00:00

I live in ohio :(

Lyrr3d · 2012-10-01T12:39:02+00:00

you young kids and your hip hop

InfamousBacon · 2012-10-01T13:57:31+00:00

Orville and Wilbur Wright were also born in Ohio, coincidence? I think not.

Nicombobula · 2012-10-01T14:04:44+00:00

That a serious question?

bigbabich · 2012-10-01T14:13:23+00:00

There is no way that picture was taken in Ohio.

There is no part of Ohio with the giant mountain ranges seen in that photo.

sycophantasy · 2012-10-01T14:14:01+00:00

Well...I'm from Iowa. The state that people from the coasts sometimes think is Ohio.

Me: "I'm from Iowa."

Them: "oh Ohio? My Grandparents are from there!"

OhSnapItsKay · 2012-10-01T14:30:55+00:00

If you don't live in the big cities like Columbus or Cleveland, for example, things can get really boring. For example, where I live, the mall is dead, everyone smells really bad, and most people live on welfare. I hate it here..

exxiestjw · 2012-10-01T14:55:57+00:00

I think this just means we have great education systems. Lots of very smart people are from Ohio.

ehighley · 2012-10-01T15:08:55+00:00

Try living in Lancaster.. This small town has more heroin addicts than anywhere else in the state

bassboyjulio182 · 2012-10-01T15:52:41+00:00

"What it is about your state" WHAT IT IS

Flythagoras · 2012-10-01T15:58:31+00:00

Maybe it's the national aviation hall of fame

swinston79 · 2012-10-01T16:02:36+00:00

I have lived in Marion county for 35 years and can say there is nothing here that is why they leave LOL.

batquux · 2012-10-01T16:02:45+00:00

It's like this... any time there's a meteor shower or eclipse or low latitude auroras or something, it's cloudy here. We have to go to space to see that stuff.

notornnotes · 2012-10-01T16:03:13+00:00

Ohioan here. Mostly the lack of anything to do. Which is why I frequent reddit a less-than-healthy amount.

96miclos96 · 2012-10-01T16:08:14+00:00

Mormons are the reason

devilwarier9 · 2012-10-01T16:12:57+00:00

Didn't realize when I woke up it was 2007

BornAgainNewsTroll · 2012-10-01T16:13:44+00:00

The endless amount of average Joes and plain old Midwest American lifestyle make the desire to overachieve that much greater for those capable of doing so.

ItsNeverSunnyInCleve · 2012-10-01T16:19:38+00:00

We have shitty sports teams and we know it. We like to party. Ohio is fuckin' awesome. http://i.imgur.com/DccIr.gif

5h03m4k3r · 2012-10-01T16:21:38+00:00

It's the weather. The fucking weather is terrible.

Arluza · 2012-10-01T16:22:19+00:00

Ohio is like the deep south in rural areas and still shitty everywhere else.

fuckinbickety-bam · 2012-10-01T16:25:32+00:00

It's probably their pro sports teams.

OmgVibrate · 2012-10-01T16:35:01+00:00

Good Guy Meme Creator: Changes the color of the font so you can actually read the words on the picture.

Phoenixone · 2012-10-01T16:36:06+00:00

Relevant song

rumblpak · 2012-10-01T17:08:56+00:00

I don't know about Ohio but I can tell you what it is about Georgia Tech graduates that makes them want to flee the Earth.

Kanel0728 · 2012-10-01T17:12:25+00:00

I live here and I must say, the weather is terrible. Always cloudy.... These rainy days begin to feel rather sad.

avery51 · 2012-10-01T17:13:31+00:00

Old joke is old.

veidt_co · 2012-10-01T17:15:35+00:00

What is it is about...

spartanreptile · 2012-10-01T17:18:18+00:00

Did anybody beat me to saying the Browns?

AStarlitSky · 2012-10-01T17:18:30+00:00

I'm from Canton Ohio. It's a pretty amazing place to live. People from all over the country frolick to the Pro Football HoF. We have a small wax museum (it was on an episode of Supernatural, bitches). The night life isn't terrible either. Grew up in Cleveland, also. Don't knock us till you try us.

RocStream · 2012-10-01T17:19:49+00:00

What it is.

cluelessbox · 2012-10-01T17:22:34+00:00

Machine gun Kelly is why.

doyouunderstandlife · 2012-10-01T17:23:07+00:00

This might be the most reposted thing on reddit.

JimmithyWeav · 2012-10-01T17:25:14+00:00

I live in ohio. When do I get to leave

dayman1234 · 2012-10-01T17:32:36+00:00

We have DAVE CHAPPELLE BITCHES!

uberpownium · 2012-10-01T17:36:22+00:00

Does anyone have this picture that I can use as a wall paper? Prefurably without the words

rm93 · 2012-10-01T17:37:33+00:00

Cleveland Browns

Provider92 · 2012-10-01T17:38:51+00:00

They're trying to escape The Factory of Sadness

Weft_ · 2012-10-01T17:43:34+00:00

Born and raised in Ohio. Used to hate it but now that I'm over 21.... We have amazing breweries here in Ohio,

Great Lakes

Thirsty Dog

Hoppin' Frog

Cellar Rat

Indigo Imp

Ohio Brewing

Buckeye Brewing

Columbus Brewing Company

Willoughby Brewing Company

and River Town.

f3nd3r88 · 2012-10-01T17:49:46+00:00

not sure how many of you know this, but the space core from portal was built here in Ohio.

cropperocks · 2012-10-01T17:54:24+00:00

Ohioan here... The worst part is the weather hands down.

kayadams · 2012-10-01T18:03:04+00:00

having been born and raised in Columbus and subjected to Ohio State football (yuk -- the coach once punched a player on the other side) I left the week after graduating from high school - and while I was kinda forced to go back for about 18 months..... I did escape for good after that -- BUT those 18 months? I might as well been on the moon!!!!!!!!!!!! so maybe those astronauts are just attempting to recreate the Ohio high (HIGH in the middle round on the ends --- (Columbus: best headshops ever!! they even have a couple of 'em on HIGH Street!) there really is nothing to do there so yeah getting high is a major activity Ohio really is the armpit of the country -- As John Denver says in a song: I once spent a week in (ohio) one night........

'course there is also the Identity crisis ---- anyone not from the midwest confuses "Ohio" with "Iowa" ALL THE TIME -- check out the Presidential campaign going on right now --- lotta times ya hear "Iowa" when they mean "Ohio"

and yet the next president most likely depends on what 100,000 Ohio voters decide -- after all IF John Kerry had protested the Ohio vote he would have been president --- bush lost the 2000 vote in florida and 2004 vote in ohio - yet here we are with all the collateral damage due to those misguided elections -- will it happen again this year?

shizknight · 2012-10-01T18:04:06+00:00

What it is indeed.

big_ol_boners · 2012-10-01T18:08:30+00:00

The browns.

AlbrechtVonRoon · 2012-10-01T18:08:57+00:00

Shouldn't it be, what is it, not what it is?

Mr_Mudkip · 2012-10-01T18:12:17+00:00

What is it about reposts that makes Redditors angry?

yournew-GOD · 2012-10-01T18:46:20+00:00

They basically outlawed raves.

Rizuken · 2012-10-01T19:00:57+00:00

All the blacks. (i think i need to stop visiting r/imgoingtohellforthis)

Jeff_E_Popp · 2012-10-01T19:03:25+00:00

Wyandot County in the house. . . Neil Armstrong once lived here as a kid, for a few years. There was also a minor battle between US and Brittish/Native American forces during the American revolution just outside of Upper Sandusky. I live in Hawaii now, but I miss Ohio, especially since October is here. October was always my favorite month back home.

gh0stmach1ne · 2012-10-01T19:04:57+00:00

"What it is yo? Whats up?"

bunseya · 2012-10-01T19:06:55+00:00

well we do have a NASA research center here...

Nicknam4 · 2012-10-01T19:08:40+00:00

I remember laughing at this in 2002.

Turok_on_Ice · 2012-10-01T19:12:57+00:00

Cleveland.

T0mmyTsunami · 2012-10-01T19:25:39+00:00

grew up in upper arlington. not super farmy.

death_from_afar · 2012-10-01T19:35:08+00:00

What doesn't make people want to leave this terrible, boring, drug-filled state?

Wonspur · 2012-10-01T19:38:43+00:00

Ever travel on route 80 before? flat...boring... all looks the freaking same.

Eldin89 · 2012-10-01T19:44:02+00:00

Ohio is a sad place of fields and lost dreams, where nightmares are born and those with hope remaining have their souls stolen by the Amish to fuel their dark barn raising powers. That is why astronauts are born there, space is the only escape from the soul stealing Amish.

HBZ415 · 2012-10-01T20:03:13+00:00

As someone who used to live in Michigan, I can assure Ohio is definitely loose butthole.

MrBizK · 2012-10-01T20:07:07+00:00

Because it is abnormally boring here..

SacredTorment · 2012-10-01T20:29:44+00:00

The buckeyes.

Sephus · 2012-10-01T20:40:42+00:00

They don't want to leave they're just using Apple Maps.

SgtDaddio · 2012-10-01T21:09:16+00:00

needs a "-Stephen Colbert"

Mr_Horrible_BS · 2012-10-01T21:47:41+00:00

What it is.... shudder

xSARGEx117x · 2012-10-01T22:16:01+00:00

I am from southern ohio, and I must say, it is quite boring.

13Dprime · 2012-10-01T22:31:13+00:00

Man! Being from Ohio, this made me really mad..... when I realized how true it was.

TheFreeLoader614 · 2012-10-01T22:46:32+00:00

The weather.

Hipster_Gary · 2012-10-01T22:49:41+00:00

Repost

bojiggidy · 2012-10-01T23:28:45+00:00

What it is? What it is indeed.

isol8tor · 2012-10-01T23:32:54+00:00

Hmm " what it is " ? Seemed to have been mistakenly mistaken . What is it ....

Stud_Muffin97 · 2012-10-01T23:42:31+00:00

Damn Glee

DrHair · 2012-10-02T04:56:19+00:00

Ohio sucks. I need to get out of here.

HobotheCyan · 2012-10-02T05:04:19+00:00

I lived in Ohio my whole life and I can tell you why, it's the weather.

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