Ask a Michigander where they live and they’ll give you The Hand. The Hand looks like Michigan minus the Upper Peninsula (affectionately known as the UP).
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Songs for the Pure of Heart 
I read that people who live in the UP are called “yoopers” – do people actually say that? Wow, imagine being a yooper and a Michigander!
is this my friend, susan w? yes they are called yoopers! as if “michigander” isn’t bad enough. they’re a tough bunch up north there, i’m sure they’re proud to be yoopers!
Yes it’s me SSW. And I heard that you guys are called “loopers”? (As is Lower Peninsula.)
are you making that up?
am sending you an email…