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"At least one term deserves special mention for, so far as can be learned, it is native to the prison. Every inmate knows its meaning and a great portion of them use the word. The term which seems unique in the prison is the word 'hoosier'. A 'hoosier' seems to be any person, inmate, or otherwise, who is objectionable. More specifically, it is used for stool pigeons, stupid persons, and officials. It seems to have no reference to Indiana and its etiology could not be learned".
- CLEMMER, Donald. The Prison Community - Boston: The Christopher Publishing House, 1940, p. 90.
- CLEMMER, Donald. The Prison Community - Boston: The Christopher Publishing House, 1940, p. 90.
"We go in at 8:45 and are razzed all along the line. When the night guard unlocks the cell we enter and the following conversation takes place:
"N.C.P. What the hell is that on the floor? Which is your bunk?
"Me: I don't know. The hoosier (galley boy) usually keeps this joint pretty clean. Your bunk's the top one, but if your mattress is better than mine, we'll sleep there.
"N.C.P. Some one's been eating peanuts and dropped 'em on the floor. I have to get up at 5:00 o'clock, don't I? Will he remember to call me? (The night guard.)
"I: You have to go out at 5:00 o'clock and he wakes you up at 4:00 so you can get dressed. If he don't call you, the screws won't get any breakfast.
"N.C.P. That hoosier better not bother me at 4:00 o'clock. What the hell do I care whether they get any breakfast or not! Oh, the dirty bastard!"
(Idem, ibidem, p. 106)
"N.C.P. What the hell is that on the floor? Which is your bunk?
"Me: I don't know. The hoosier (galley boy) usually keeps this joint pretty clean. Your bunk's the top one, but if your mattress is better than mine, we'll sleep there.
"N.C.P. Some one's been eating peanuts and dropped 'em on the floor. I have to get up at 5:00 o'clock, don't I? Will he remember to call me? (The night guard.)
"I: You have to go out at 5:00 o'clock and he wakes you up at 4:00 so you can get dressed. If he don't call you, the screws won't get any breakfast.
"N.C.P. That hoosier better not bother me at 4:00 o'clock. What the hell do I care whether they get any breakfast or not! Oh, the dirty bastard!"
(Idem, ibidem, p. 106)
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A Hoosier Hi-Five (also High-Five) is a beer and shot combination from two Indiana heritage brands. The whiskey is Old Hamer Straight Bourbon and the beer is Upland Champagne Velvet. Old Hamer was prominent from 1825 to 1870 from Spring Mill in Lawrence County, IN and was sold as far south as New Orleans. The brand was resurrected by West Fork Whiskey Co. (Indianapolis, IN.) in 2019.
Champagne Velvet was brewed by Terre Haute Brewing Co. founded in 1855 and grew to be one of the largest breweries in Indiana. In 1902, Terre Haute brewmaster Walter Braun created a lager called Champagne Velvet (CV) that quickly became the flagship beer of the company. While the beer helped the brewery spread its market and fame during the next two decades, Prohibition forced the brewery to close and its assets were sold. In 2012 Upland Brewing Co. (Bloomington, IN) purchased the rights to the name and recipe and released the beer for their 15th Anniversary.
Champagne Velvet was brewed by Terre Haute Brewing Co. founded in 1855 and grew to be one of the largest breweries in Indiana. In 1902, Terre Haute brewmaster Walter Braun created a lager called Champagne Velvet (CV) that quickly became the flagship beer of the company. While the beer helped the brewery spread its market and fame during the next two decades, Prohibition forced the brewery to close and its assets were sold. In 2012 Upland Brewing Co. (Bloomington, IN) purchased the rights to the name and recipe and released the beer for their 15th Anniversary.
Hoosier Hi-Five by Hoosier Heritage July 14, 2019
Hoosier Sebastianism
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Through this overly long Dark Night of the Basketball Soul, Heather was consoled by her Hoosier Sebastianism belief: soon Bob Knight would return; soon the Big Ten forces of evil would be vexed; soon the Red and White would triumph!
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Hoosier Unit
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The average weight of of an obese person is approximately 300 pounds, which is the equivalent of 1 hoosier unit.
Medical professionals in Indianapolis and surrounding counties ofter refer to this measurement when speaking about patients who are obese. It is typical terminology amongst police, fire, and EMS. Also used quite frequently in the hospital settings.
The average weight of of an obese person is approximately 300 pounds, which is the equivalent of 1 hoosier unit.
Medical professionals in Indianapolis and surrounding counties ofter refer to this measurement when speaking about patients who are obese. It is typical terminology amongst police, fire, and EMS. Also used quite frequently in the hospital settings.
Paramedic: Hey doc, We are transporting a patient to your facility with a head injury from a fall. She weighs approximately 2 hoosier units. Can your CT machine accommodate her?
ER Doc: Of course, we are hoosier friendly!
Police Officer: Dispatch, can we get an ambulance out here? Make sure its a crew that can handle a hoosier unit.
Dispatch: Standby officer, we'll have to send two crews for a hoosier unit.
ER Doc: Of course, we are hoosier friendly!
Police Officer: Dispatch, can we get an ambulance out here? Make sure its a crew that can handle a hoosier unit.
Dispatch: Standby officer, we'll have to send two crews for a hoosier unit.
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