This thread had me laughing out loud.
I recently moved to northern Minnesota from the cities (Christopher, we are likely right by each other), but have spent time living in AZ.
Man, do people up here know how to Pot Luck. I always thought Minnesotans did great potlucks but up here they take it to another level. It's all the hot dishes.
When I lived in Arizona, people kept wanting me to say the word Bagel. I think MN has the best bagels - Bruggers Bagels - but I know east coasters will want to fight me on that one. I have had NYC bagels. Yes, they are great. But I love me a Brugger's Bagel.
Dealing with mice up here is so common that people don't even flinch when talking about the antifreeze bucket option.