The men of Minneapolis tend to be white. It might be our Swedish, Norwegian, German, Finnish backgrounds. These guys are as white as the snow. Again, coming from those countries they tend to be tall and big. Most of these men become obvious in November-March. They hang out on the front lawns and backyards of the houses in the neighborhoods of Minneapolis.
I find that they like to dress alike. Most wear big buttons, mittens, and fun hats. Can you believe this? They go without shoes.
Their noses are orange. I would think they might be red due to the cold. They have big coal like eyes that stare at you. They say really nothing and are almost frozen in place. Kids get along better with these guys than adults. Again, that Swedish background makes them shy. There is a story in Minneapolis that a Swede once loved his wife so much that he almost told her.
You will see these guys all winter, but come spring they disappear. Perhaps they go fishing. One never knows. Here in Minneapolis we are proud of them and take pictures of them, dance around them, and will even write songs about them. I can't think of a kid that does not want one as a fixture in their yard. Parents help form the friendships with their children and these men. These guys are harmless. They are the snowmen of Minneapolis!
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