I just drove through Indiana in the middle of July, and I’m still not sure if I have a tan or a mild case of heatstroke. The corn’s tall, the humidity is disrespectful, and the smell of fresh-cut grass is potent.
There’s something about summer in the Midwest that’s both peaceful and slightly feral. You’re either at a cookout, avoiding a swarm of mosquitoes, or debating if that cloud looks “tornado-y.” It’s weird, wholesome, and deeply specific, which is exactly why Midwest memes are so funny.
These are the best Midwest memes we saw this week. If you’ve ever said, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity,” this one’s for you.