I grew up in The People's Republic of Ohio as well. Since leaving, I've made many rescue attempts of friends: "Come to Virginia! We have coffee & electricity--the wind stops blowing occasionally, plus our airports are actually located in Virginia (cough cough CVG cough)." But no luck-they are still Stockholm-Syndromed within The PRO. I always make sure to bring my passport when I visit-I cannot be stranded on that side of the Oyo.
Born and raised in this state. Ride or die. I love it here. Totally not stockholm syndrome. I promise...